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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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Festival
Seaham
December brings us the Winter Solstice, or Yule, with the shortest daylight hours of the year and the depth of winter. This is the birth of the New Year and another turn of the Wheel, as the light increases from this point forward.
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.
Walking Event
Bishop Auckland
Brighten your day, meet new people and enjoy some gentle exercise!
Virtual Event
Durham
Meet Cuthbert Tunstall: bishop, scholar, diplomat, builder, and author of England's first maths book. He might just be the most important man in Tudor England that you've never heard of.
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…
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This exhibition brings together works of art that portray the declining years of the coal mining industry.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for you and your baby or toddler to explore play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Suitable for pre-school children.
Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly informal and informative introduction to The Bowes Museum's exhibitions, collections or building.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Markets
Durham
Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.
Exhibition
Durham
Curated by a team of MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from Durham University, this unique exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Norman Chapel.
Family Fun
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
All aboard........for a very unique and unusual experience on Weardale Railway on Sunday 12th November 2023.
Outdoor Event
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
Virtual Event
Durham
Family Activities
Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.
Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…
Virtual Event
Durham City
This selection of highlights from the collection includes an Ancient Egyptian letter, rare editions of the Nuremburg Chronicle and Thomas More’s Utopia, plus ornate works by Francis Bacon and William Morris.
Virtual Event
Durham
For the renowned north-eastern artist Norman Cornish MBE (1919-2014), sketching was second nature and an inherent part of his everyday life.
Originally shown at Palace Green Library in 2019-20, this exhibition of little seen sketchbooks presented a…
Virtual Event
Durham
‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and identity.’
Markets
Wynyard
The Northern Dales Farmers Market returns to the picturesque Walled Garden at Wynyard Hall throughout 2024. From 9 am to 2 pm every third Sunday of the month, immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of local flavour, as passionate suppliers,…
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special viewfinders from our website…
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