Durham has a packed year-round calendar - from exhibitions to world-class events and festivals, and from live music concerts to sporting events. Whether you choose to visit Durham City, the Durham Dales, Vale of Durham or Durham Coast - there is certain to be something happening to enhance your experience.
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Find out about the gruesome fate of Henry VIII’s wives and make Tudor characters. Activities between 1pm to 3pm.
Durham City
Meet your favourite fairy tale characters, including Little Red Riding Hood, the Big Bad Wolf and Snow White. Discover a Beautiful oasis of peace and tranquillity in the heart of Durham City.
Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City
Durham City
Go wild at this fun packed day of drop in activities for all the family.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the start of the summer holidays! Bouncy castle, lots of garden games, have-a-go archery, and a special treasure trial, all in the beautiful walled gardens.
Raby Castle, Staindrop
Staindrop
Family tree walk
1.5 miles EASY ACCESS
Darryl Cox – Head Countryside Ranger
Start: Visitor Centre, Hardwick Park, on A177 on west side of Sedgefield.
GR NZ346287 OS map 93, Explorer 305
Buses: Any bus to Sedgefield, then walk
Sedgefield
Family Woodland Sculpture.
The farmers market is held the 3rd Thursday of every month in the Market Place.
Durham City
Britain's raciest, sassiest and most successful female musical comedy cabaret act bring this brand new show to the Gala with a whole host fo brand new songs.
Durham City
Treat your dad to a haunting experience at Crook Hall. Mums can come too.
Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City
Durham City
Celebrate this Father’s Day with a 3 course lunch. Bookings from 12:30pm.
Adults - 1 course @ £9.95, 2 courses @ £13.95, 3 courses @ £16.95.
Children (3-12yrs) - 1 course @ £4.50, 2 courses @ £6.95, 3 courses @ £8.45.
Under 3yrs complimentary.
Beamish
In the winter of 1890 and 1891 the mining community of Silksworth was the setting of a unique and remarkable series of events: The Silksworth Evictions. During half term, local community groups will come together to commemorate the event.
Beamish Museum, Beamish
Beamish
Ferryhill Carrs – past, present and future
2 miles MEDIUM
John Olley – Countryside Ranger
Start: Duncombe cemetery car park, Cleves Avenue, Ferryhill.
GR NZ301322 OS map 93, Explorer 305
Buses: Any bus to Ferryhill Linden Rd
Ferryhill
Treat yourself to a luxury afternoon this August complete with Sparkling Wine on arrival and a Cookery Demonstration from Beamish Hall’s very own Head Chef.
2pm - Reception drink on arrival, 2:30pm - Afternoon Tea, 3:30pm - Cookery Demonstration.
Beamish
Four disused railway lines and a Roman road
7 miles MEDIUM
Meet in car park at 11am, walk leaves from the Locomotion Welcome Centre at 11.15am
Ian Gray – Voluntary Countryside Ranger
Start: Locomotion car park ‘A’, off Redworth Road, Shildon.
Shildon
From here to Bishop Middleham
5.5 miles EASY
Richie Bell – Countryside Ranger
Start: Town centre car park, opposite St Edmund’s Church, Sedgefield.
GR NZ357289 OS map 93, Explorer 305
Buses: any bus to Sedgefield village
Packed lunch needed
Sedgefield
Take three fine and funny comedians, one MC and 100 of the finest North East folks. And why not spice things up with a pre-show curry (from 6.00pm)? Just book your place when you pay for your tickets.
Durham City
Take three fine and funny comedians, one MC and 100 of the finest North East folks. And why not spice things up with a pre-show curry (from 6.00pm)? Just book your place when you pay for your tickets.
Durham City
Take three fine and funny comedians, one MC and 100 of the finest North East folks. And why not spice things up with a pre-show curry (from 6.00pm)? Just book your place when you pay for your tickets.
Durham City