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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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  1. Painting Masterclass: Ships at Sea and Harbours

    Linda Birch

    Based on the pictures in the current Dutch Landscapes exhibition, this will be an opportunity to explore the use of watercolour with pastel additions.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2012 To 10 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Workshop
    Venue:

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Location:

    Barnard Castle

  2. Pennine Fells Music Weekend

    Pennine Fells Music Weekend. Following on from last years' successful event, Killhope again invites local youth bands to come and make some noise ! Showcasing young talent in the Pennine Dales

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jun 2012 To 17 Jun 2012
    Type:
    Performance
    Venue:

    Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Cowshill

    Location:

    Cowshill

  3. Photography Walk: Durham by Night

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Photography walk: Durham by night
    Under 2 miles EASY
    Philip Nixon - Photographer
    Bring tripod. Booking only. Call 0191 384 5058

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2012 To 22 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Durham City

  4. Photography Walk: Durham by Night 2

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Photography walk: Durham by night 2
    Under 2 miles EASY
    Philip Nixon - Photographer
    Bring tripod. Booking only. Call 0191 384 5058

    Dates

    From:
    29 Feb 2012 To 29 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Durham City

  5. Photography Walk: Durham by telephoto

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Photography walk: Durham by telephoto
    Under 2 miles EASY
    Philip Nixon – Photographer
    Start: Londonderry Statue, Market Place, Durham City, off A690.
    GR NZ274426 OS map 88, Explorer 308
    Buses: Any bus or train to Durham

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2012 To 7 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Durham City

  6. Photography Walk: Expedition to Jeffrey's Chimney and the Buckshott Flue

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Photography walk: Expedition to Jeffrey’s chimney and the Buckshott Flue
    4 miles MEDIUM
    Philip Nixon – Photographer
    Start: Lay-by on B6278 Stanhope to Blanchland Road.
    GR NY964475 OS map 87, Explorer 307
    Buses: No suitable service

    Dates

    From:
    27 Mar 2012 To 27 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Stanhope

  7. Photography Walk: Return of the Durham puma?

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Photography walk: Return of the Durham puma?
    2 miles MEDIUM
    Philip Nixon – Photographer
    Bring a net, tranquiliser gun and radio tracking collar…!
    Start: Cattle market, St John’s Chapel, off A689.
    GR NY886379 OS map 92, Explorer OL31

    Dates

    From:
    13 Mar 2012 To 13 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    St John's Chapel

  8. Photography Walk: Why dangle in Durham?

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Photography walk: Why dangle in Durham?
    Under 2 miles EASY
    Philip Nixon – Photographer
    Start: Londonderry Statue, Market Place, Durham City, off A690.
    GR NZ274426 OS map 88, Explorer 308
    Buses: Any bus or train to Durham

    Dates

    From:
    6 Mar 2012 To 6 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Durham City

  9. Pirates & Princesses at Crook Hall

    Crook Hall

    Adventures with our Pirate and Princess.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Jul 2012 To 2 Aug 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  10. Pottery Exhibition at Crook Hall

    Pottery Exhibition at Crook Hall

    Examples of local potters' work exhibited in the beautiful gardens.
    Discover a Beautiful oasis of peace and tranquillity in the heart of Durham City. Described by Alan Titchmarsh as “a tapestry of colourful blooms”.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2012 To 21 May 2012
    Type:
    Exhibition
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  11. Power from the Past

    Beamish Museum Power from the Past

    From Thursday 30th August to Sunday 2nd September Beamish is hosting Power from the Past, an extravaganza of horse power, steam power and everything in between! Part of the Festival of Agriculture.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2012 To 2 Sep 2012
    Type:
    Fete / Fair
    Venue:

    Beamish Museum, Beamish

    Location:

    Beamish

  12. Printing Patterns

    The Bowes Museum: Printing Patterns

    Have a go at dry point printing, pen and ink and wax resist drawing, related to a display in the superb Fashion & Textile Gallery.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2012 To 17 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Location:

    Barnard Castle

  13. Prints by Derek Slater

    An exhibition of the County Durham based artist Derek Slater. He draws on his 25 years experience in the mining industry to paint atmospheric mining scenes which show the arduous and dangerous jobs undertaken in this subterranean world.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2012 To 30 Apr 2012
    Type:
    Exhibition
    Venue:

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  14. Pro-Am Aintree Raceday

    Sedgefield Racecourse

    Amateurs and professionals race together!
    Live racing at Sedgefield and racing from Aintree via our large screen.
    First Race: 2.30 pm Last Race: 5.20 pm
    Race Type: Jump

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2012 To 13 Apr 2012
    Type:
    Sporting Event
    Venue:

    Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield

    Location:

    Sedgefield

  15. Procession and Sung Eucharist on Palm Sunday

    Durham Cathedral

    Procession and Sung Eucharist on Palm Sunday. Starts on Palace Green.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2012 To 1 Apr 2012
    Type:
    Religious Event
    Venue:

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

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