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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Number of results: 168
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Featured Events
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Nature
Durham
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Historical
Durham
Join volunteer Chris for a guided tour of Crook Hall Gardens and the medieval hall. Learn about the history of the home, all the way back 1217, when it first appears in written records. Hear about some of the fascinating families who lived here over…
Dates
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- 3 June 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens
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Guided Walk
Durham
A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.
Dates
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- 9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens
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Summer Event
Bearpark, Durham
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…
Dates
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- 20 June 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Durham
This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Rose Window. Plan your summer day out as we explore the stories behind the cathedral's much-loved stained glass.
Dates
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- 22 July 2026to14 Sept 2026
Victory Over the Sun: Encounters with Light - The Light
Type
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Exhibition
Durham
This major exhibition brings together groundbreaking works by a diverse group of international artists who explore light in innovative and unexpected ways.
Venue
Dates
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- 22 Aug 2026to17 Jan 2027
We Are The Durhams: The Durham Light Infantry
Type
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Exhibition
Durham
Discover the history of the Durham Light Infantry and the remarkable life stories of "The Durhams" from 1758 to today in this bold new permanent exhibition at The Light.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2026to31 Dec 2026
Thursday Evenings at The Light
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Workshop
Aykley Heads, Durham
Regular events for curious minds and creative hands every Thursday from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. A new weekly programme of events making Thursday evenings at The Light a regular fixture in Durham's cultural calendar.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 3 Sept 2026to3 Sept 2027Various Opening Times
21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026 - Redhills
Type
Type:
Talks
Flass Street, Durham
Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!
Dates
- From:
- 10 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Ushaw Flower Festival - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Festival
Bearpark, Durham
Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers. Discover breathtaking floral displays inspired by our region’s rich musical heritage, filling the spectacular buildings of Ushaw with colour, creativity and charm.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Heritage Open Days - Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric
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Type:
Heritage Open Days
Durham
Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Sept 2026to12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
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- 18 Sept 2026to19 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - Durham Crematorium
Type
Type:
Heritage Open Days
Durham
A rare chance to see behind the scenes, learn about cremation and view this rich and beautifully detailed building and its grounds.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
From Dig to Display: Get Behind the Scenes at the Museum of Archaeology - Heritage Open Days
Type
Type:
Heritage Open Days
Durham
Explore the newly reopened upstairs gallery and discover the work that goes on behind the scenes of an archaeology museum. Meet project partners, join a curator tour, and get hands-on to find out how collections are studied, cared for and displayed.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Skulls, Science & Investigation - Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Palace Green, Durham City
Are you fascinated by the natural world past and present? Investigate the archaeology and science of animal bones with experts from the Skull Index CIC at FREE family-friendly workshops at the Museum of Archaeology.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Susie Dent - Word Perfect - Gala Durham
Type
Type:
Talks
Durham
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved wordsmith.’
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026Open 14:00 -
The Story - Heritage Open Days
Type
Type:
Heritage Open Days
Durham
Behind the scenes access, site tours, and collection items to view.
Dates
- From:
- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 13:45
Heritage Open Days - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Type
Type:
Heritage Open Days
Durham
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is tucked away in beautiful open countryside near Durham City. An arts, heritage and events venue, waiting for you to escape the everyday, stop the world for a while and be surprised.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Sept 2026to16 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Heritage Open Days - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Heritage Open Days
Durham
Free entry to enjoy the beautiful gardens and Medieval Hall
Dates
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival
Type
Type:
Heritage
Flass Street, Durham
Screenings of short films from the Amber Films archives, spanning 6 decades and reflecting many aspects of working-class life in the North East. Full programme announced soon.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
Banter - Ceilidh - Durham Folk Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Banter is a dynamic English folk and ceilidh quartet known as the "world's smallest big band", featuring Simon Care, Nina Zella, Tim Walker, and Mark Jolley. Prepare for a joyous night of dancing!
Dates
- From:
- 18 Sept 2026Open 20:30 - 22:30
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