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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nature
Seaham
A Guided Walk with an Introduction to Foraging.
Nature
Seaham
Start your week relaxing in nature, with guided mindful practices to soothe body, mind and soul. Two hours in the beautiful surroundings of Dalton Moor Farm, beside Murton, Seaham.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
TV favourite Ed Byrne returns to Barnard Castle with British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023 and his most personal show to date.
Historical
Durham
Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.
Outdoor Event
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
Share the magic of the Full Moon with like minded Earthlings gathered around the fire in the sacred circle set in one of our beautiful meadows in the Embrace of Nature at Dalton Moor Farm, Seaham
Exhibition
Lanchester
An Exhibition of over 250 paintings done by members of Lanchester Art Group.
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,…
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