Durham, The Culture County
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Number of results: 13
Ongoing Events
Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
Type
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Talks
Durham City
Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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- 21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -
Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham
Type
Type:
Comedy
Barnard Castle
20 years in stand-up for the 'Taskmaster' cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner.
Dates
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- 12 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Featured Events
Marshall Gilmour Webbs in Concert - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Concert
Barnard Castle
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as Marshall Gilmour Webbs perform in concert at the Bowes Museum.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
May Half Term: Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Breathe in the fresh summer air and stomp into a prehistoric world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall. Our brand‑new Discover Dinosaurs Trail is waiting for little explorers who love big adventures and fascinating history.
Dates
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- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
May Half Term: Pollinator Trail - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Durham
Explore the gardens on a self-led trail to discover buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies.
Dates
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- 29 May 2026to18 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Meccano Exhibition - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Exhibition
Beamish
Visit the museum's 1950s welfare hall to see marvellous Meccano creations. There'll be a selection of construction sets on display, dating from the early 1900s to the present day.
Dates
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- 11 July 2026to12 July 2026
Ongoing Events
Meditation Classes - The Dunelm Club
Type
Type:
Workshop
Durham
Wednesdays 7 - 8:15pm. These introductory classes begin with a simple guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions. This is followed by a short teaching on how to apply Buddhist principles to daily life, followed by a second…
Dates
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- 24 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
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- 1 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
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- 8 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
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- 15 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
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- 22 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
Mental Health Swims - Seaham
Type
Type:
Wellness Event
Seaham
Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning
Type
Type:
Local Events
Durham
Come and meet others in your local community, in the cheery and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall. See what is available, you can borrow a book or a jigsaw. Along with the chance for a cuppa, some cake and a chat, Ecologico the…
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Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Concert
Durham City
Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!
Dates
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- 2 Oct 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter "Fiona Bevan" and Scottish Singer-Songwriter "Adam Beattie's" Double Header Tour at Old Cinema Laundrette
Type
Type:
Music Event
Durham
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie 'Uplifting Reveries Of Love' (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan 'Startling odysseys' (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration of their…
Dates
- From:
- 13 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre
Type
Type:
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -
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- 28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
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- 3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole
Type
Type:
Music Event
Howden le Wear, Crook
Winner of the U.S. and U.K. Young Theatre Organist of the Year Award DECLAN POOLE plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.
Dates
- From:
- 14 June 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
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