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Discover exciting outdoor events across the Culture County, from outdoor festivals and family adventures to nature walks and environmental workshops. Celebrate Durham's stunning landscapes and vibrant outdoor activities and experience exciting events in Durham’s great outdoors. We have picked a few highlights below.
Durham Pride kicks off a weekend of celebrations with a free event honouring LGBT+ service members in the British Armed Forces on the saturday 24 May. While Sunday features a vibrant parade and a ticketed event at The Sands, celebrating love and diversity. Enjoy music, dancing, and community spirit from 24 to 25 May.
Festival of Transport 2025 at Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum is hosting a nine-day Festival of Transport celebrating Railway 200, the celebration of 200 years since the birth of the modern railway. The festival will mark the reopening of Rowley Station for the first time since 2020. During the festival you can enjoy a steam train ride on historic coaches pulled by the Victorian locomotive 'Sir Berkeley', and explore the signal box, waiting rooms, and goods yard. The festival will run from 24 May to 1 June.
North Pennines National Landscape are hosting their second North Pennines NatureFest, packed with events that celebrate nature, heritage and the landscape of the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark. The North Pennines NatureFest is running between 24 May to 8 June.
Join the fun at the 192nd Durham Regatta and enjoy thrilling races, live entertainment, and local food stalls. Last year over 10,000 spectators and 1,400 competitors took part in this amazing family event set against the stunning backdrop of Durham UNESCO World Heritage Site. The regatta will run from 14 to 15 June.
Join over 200,000 people at the Durham Miners' Gala, the world's largest celebration of community and working-class culture. You can experience stunning banners showcasing the region's history and enjoy the brass band music, creating a vibrant street theatre atmosphere on 12 July.
The Durham Fringe Festival is back for its 5th year, offering an even bigger and better experience. Enjoy a variety of performances, including theatre, comedy, dance, live music, spoken word, and circus acts. There's fun for everyone, featuring both local and international artists from 23 to 27 July.
The Hardwick Festival is back for its 11th year. This three day event attracts visitors from across the UK. Enjoy multiple stages featuring international headliners like Scissor Sisters, Pet Shop Boys, and Olly Murs. This family-friendly festival ensures fun for everyone on and will be running from 15 to 17 August.
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For three days the newly renovated Locomotion No. 1, passenger carriage 'Experiment', and the coal waggons will travel along the original Stockon and Darlington Railway line, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2025. Spectators will have a fantastic opportunity to watch the train at special locations and enjoy unique events planned along the route from 26 to 28 September.
Enjoy a summer evening running past Durham Citty's historic landmarks and earn a medal and even a goody bag! Take part in the 10km or 5km races or bring the whole family down to ‘Paula's Families on Track’ event, which is a fun team relay with fancy dress and activities for all ages. Experience the excitement of the Durham City Run Festival from 17 to 19 July.
Lumiere’s 9th edition is set to take place across Durham City in November. Back with a brand-new programme that promises to feed the imagination with magic and joy, transforming the city into an illuminated art gallery with spectacular artworks and exclusive commissions by UK and internationally renowned artists. This year, Lumiere 2025 will continue to enchant visitors and locals in a revised format, taking place over three evenings, from 13 to 15 November.
Get ready to dive into a season of exciting outdoor activities, festivals and adventures across the Culture County. Make an enthralling outdoor event part of a great getaway to Durham.
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