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From festivals and fetes to vintage vehicles and open air theatre, enjoy a packed autumn of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
Experience the magic of autumn in Durham with our curated guide to seasonal highlights. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of fall events, from vibrant festivals and cultural showcases to outdoor activities that capture the essence of the season. Revel in the warmth of harvest celebrations, enjoy autumnal arts and culture, and savor the delights of culinary events. Explore Durham's autumn highlights and embrace the richness of this enchanting season with a diverse array of experiences.
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Exhibition
Durham City
Living Objects shows a display of poems by DU Poetry Society.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Experience rarely seen and often overlooked works by Northern artists, Norman Cornish and L S Lowry, in this powerful exhibition celebrating the region’s distinctive industry, emotive landscapes and playful recreation activities.
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Adeline and Twine for a relaxing afternoon of knotting and being creative and learn how to create a beautiful macrame plant hanger.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
Margaret, a widow, has a visiting American tourist thrown into her life, but will it be for better or worse?
Master Class
Wynyard
Discover the secrets of timeless beauty at the exclusive Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass, hosted at Wynyard Hall. In partnership with Charlotte Tilbury, Fenwick.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
The England men’s and women’s cricket teams will return to Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium in 2024 with two one day internationals against stellar opposition.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Darlington
Take the opportunity to view one of our suites at leisure, fully set and dressed for your perfect wedding day and meet our Wedding Co-ordinator. Theres no need to book, just turn up any time between 6.00pm and 7.30pm. Whatever your dream wedding…
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and make a shofar musical instrument.
Markets
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Farmers' Market taking place on the 4th Saturday of the month, lots of local suppliers.
Outdoor 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.
Historical
Staindrop
After spearheading the remarkable project that led to the discovery of the remains of King Richard III, historian Philippa Langley turned her attention to one of Britain's most enduring historical mysteries: the disappearance of the sons of King…
Outdoor Event
Staindrop
Bark in the Park is back! Join us for a paw-some time this September – a fabulous dog event in the picturesque Deer Park at Raby Castle!
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Solo again, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights' returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
Food & Drink Festival
Chester le Street
Organisers of a hugely successful food, drink and music festival have announced plans to expand its footprint in 2024 – and are now asking traders who wish to be part of the event to apply.
Food & Drink
Wynyard
Embrace the crisp flavours of fall with our Autumn Afternoon Tea, where every sip and bite evokes the cosy charm of the season.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Combining a luxury country location, stunning décor, and sensational backdrops, South Causey Inn offers an unmatched setting for the most perfect of wedding celebrations.
Nature
Newbiggin, Barnard Castle
Join mycologist Gordon Beakes for a closer look at fascinating fungi! An ideal introduction to the basics of fungi identification and their role in the environment.
Show / Display
Durham
Luxmuralis is returning for a third year to Durham Cathedral with Space
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