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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Number of results: 78
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Featured Events
S&DR200 - All Change
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Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Dates
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- 25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
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Pantomimes
Durham City
Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.
Dates
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- 20 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
Bookshop crafts for adults at Crook Hall Gardens
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Arts & Crafts
Durham City
This Christmas, learn how to make a fun Christmas decoration from recycled books.
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- 5 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 12 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Christmas Party Nights at The Durham Marriott
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Whether you are organising an event for yourself and a group of friends or a corporate Christmas party, our Joiner Party Nights are always evenings to remember at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025
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- 12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
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- 20 Dec 2025
Durham Christmas Festival
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Christmas and New Year
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Discover familiar fairytales creatively reimagined through art.
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- 5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 12 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 19 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 26 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk
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Children/Family events
Durham City
From summer sonnets to autumn anthologies, wintery works to springtime stanzas, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Experience a festive poetry walk, admiring the scenery at Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
Type
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Exhibition
The College, Durham
Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 -
Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Join florist Debbie from the Northern Flower Garden for a seasonal floral workshop.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
Cinderella: a Christmas puppet panto at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Experience the classic tale of magic, princes, glass slippers and pumpkins at the Crook Hall Gardens puppet theatre.
Dates
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- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 14:00
Ongoing Events
Winter Wonderland - Adventure Valley
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Christmas and New Year
Brasside, Durham
Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 at Adventure Valley! From the 29th November to the 21st December – Each Weekend AND the 22nd, 23rd December & 24th December. In the ‘Christmas week’.
Dates
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- 29 Nov 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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- 22 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
ABBA Mania Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Dust off your flares and hit the dance floor. Join Voulez 2 for an evening of ABBA Mania, packed with sparkling outfits, iconic vocals and all the timeless anthems you know and love. A night of pure nostalgia and non-stop disco energy awaits…
Dates
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- 4 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
Celebrate Good Times - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for an unforgettable lunchtime show packed with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. With live singers, dancers and a hearty festive lunch, it’s the perfect way to celebrate with friends, colleagues or loved ones. Arrival: 11:00 | Lunch:…
Dates
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- 4 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
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- 10 Dec 2025to11 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Dance Anthems Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready for an unforgettable night of dance anthems and floor-filling beats. Our resident DJ will keep the energy high with non-stop tracks, while you enjoy a delicious two-course dinner. Join us throughout November, December, and even January to…
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- 4 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 10 Dec 2025to11 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 27 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 10 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
80s, 90s, Noughties and NOW
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Eat, drink and be merry. Strut up the red carpet for 7pm to mingle with your party goers before enjoying a sumptuous three course menu.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025
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- 20 Dec 2025
Carols for All at Durham Cathedral
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Sing your favourite Christmas carols with family and friends at the Carols for All services in the cathedral.
Dates
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- 5 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 14:30
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 14:30
Christmas Family Fun Day
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Christmas and New Year
Belmont, Durham
Emmanuel Church's free Christmas Family Fun Day returns on Saturday 6 December, at The Durham Centre, Belmont Industrial Estate, from 1.30-4.30pm.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
Father Christmas at Ushaw
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Ho Ho Ho! Step into the festive fun and meet Father Christmas at Ushaw this December, on select dates for a truly magical experience.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
Festive Brass and Voices: Durham Choral Society and the NASUWT Brass Band
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get into the Christmas spirit by joining the Durham Choral Society and the NASUWT Brass Band for an evening of festive music.
Dates
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- 6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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