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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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Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
A small am dram group enlists a fading Hollywood star to play King Lear and help save their theatre.
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?
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle’s dazzling new light trail will illuminate the skies of Bishop Auckland this Christmas.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
An opportunity for anyone over the age of 5 years to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers.
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.
Workshop
Staindrop
Join us for a creative and engaging Autumn Wreath Workshop set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle's grand Entrance Hall. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you craft your very own autumn-inspired wreath, perfect for adorning…
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!
Pantomimes
Durham City
In a small village of Durham lives Belle renowned for her brains and beauty far and wide.
Markets
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland's open-air Street Food Market is back bringing food and entertainment from across the region.
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.
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.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Outdoor performance walk featuring games, story and music. Lasts approx. 45 mins.
Pantomimes
Consett
Packed full of adventure, fun, dazzling costumes, hit songs, audience participation, and all your favourite characters – Leah Bell and company return in 2024 to present the most magical fairy tale of them all – Cinderella. You’ll really have a…
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.
Local Events
Chester Le Street,
Come along to our Companionship Café, where you'll get a very warm welcome and a friendly face! It's a chance to socialise and reminisce, meet new people and even take part in some fun activities. There is no cost and we provide light refreshments.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Durham Book Festival
Durham
Book-lovers rejoice as Durham Book Festival returns for its annual outing of ideas, culture and entertainment in the heart of Durham City.
Christmas Markets
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival will return on 6th to 8th December 2024 – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
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.
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
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