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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Number of results: 83
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Featured Events
S&DR200 - All Change
Type
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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
Type
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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
Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Discover familiar fairytales creatively reimagined through art.
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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
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
Christmas Party Nights at The Durham Marriott
Type
Type:
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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- 20 Dec 2025
Cinderella: a Christmas puppet panto at Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
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
Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens
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Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Experience a festive poetry walk, admiring the scenery at Crook Hall Gardens.
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
Bookshop Crafts for Adults at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Arts & Crafts
Durham City
This Christmas, learn how to make a fun Christmas decoration from recycled books.
Dates
Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
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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
Ongoing Events
Winter Wonderland - Adventure Valley
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Type:
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
Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Come and enjoy a family favourite service in which we light the tree, sing traditional carols and bless the unique nativity scene which was carved by a Durham miner.
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 15:30 -
Christmas Service with Ushaw Chapel Choir
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for our Christmas Service — a festive and welcoming gathering filled with music, reflection, and community spirit.
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 14:00 -
Dance Anthems Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
Type
Type:
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…
Dates
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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
Disco Motown Party Night - Bowburn Hall Hotel
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for a night of fun and merriment get your dancing shoes on, and party the night away on the dance floor as our resident DJ plays you all the hits all night long.
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Family Santa Sunday Lunch
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
A relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, delicious food and a visit from the main man himself – Santa Claus will be delivering a selection box for the kids!
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
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- 21 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
Light Up a Life Remembrance Service
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Join St Cuthbert's Hospice at Durham Cathedral to remember someone special this Christmas.
Dates
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- 14 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Christmas Party Through The Decades Disco - Bowburn Hall Hotel
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for a night of fun and merriment get your dancing shoes on, and party the night away on the dance floor as our resident DJ plays you all the hits all night long.
Dates
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- 15 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 18 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 20 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 27 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
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- 3 Jan 2026to17 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
Afternoon Sing-a-long with Alex Hall - Bowburn Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Durham
Afternoon Sing-a-long with Alex Hall.
Dates
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- 16 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
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- 18 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
Back To The 90’s Disco Party Night - Bowburn Hall Hotel
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Join us for a night of fun and merriment get your dancing shoes on, and party the night away on the dance floor as our resident DJ plays you all the hits all night long.
Dates
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- 16 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
A Christmas Carol at Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Durham Cathedral in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.
Dates
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- 17 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
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