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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham City
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Number of results: 123
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Featured Events
Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
Outdoor Event
Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month.
Dates
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- 17 Feb 2025to20 Oct 2025
Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library
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Exhibition
Durham
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
Dates
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- 4 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens
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Guided Walk
Durham City
A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.
Dates
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- 15 Apr 2025to28 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links
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Type:
Guided Walk
Step into Crook Hall Gardens' past on a guided tour.
Dates
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- 16 Apr 2025to29 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
S&DR200 - All Change
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Type:
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
Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
The College, Durham
Organ Recital Series 2025. Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
Dates
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- 25 June 2025to22 Oct 2025
The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Exhibition
Durham
The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists. This summer, see The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists in our family-focused exhibition which celebrates the art of the Ladybird book artists from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Dates
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- 28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025
Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral
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Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition features all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.
Dates
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- 11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral
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Children/Family events
Durham
Bringing history to life this summer with crafts, storytelling and mini-tours.
Dates
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- 21 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Summer Holidays at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Type:
Children/Family events
Durham
We’re celebrating a special summer of stories at Ushaw!
Dates
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- 25 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Gardens trail: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
Embark on an adventure through the gardens and learn more about the colourful array of flowers and plants all around you.
Dates
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- 31 July 2025to3 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Nature crafts: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Be inspired by nature and create some wild art.
Dates
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- 12 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 19 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 26 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Summer Yoga at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Durham
Join our experienced Yoga instructors from Yoga Union (Thursdays) Kalma Life (Wednesdays) for a guided session of child-friendly Yoga in our beautiful building.
Dates
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- 13 Aug 2025Open 13:30 -
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- 20 Aug 2025Open 10:30 -
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- 27 Aug 2025Open 13:30 -
SEND outdoor games with Smile Through Sport: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
Have a go at a variety of games and activities with trained coaches. Sessions will be tailored to the needs and interests of participating young people on the day.
Dates
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- 14 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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- 28 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
Axe throwing with B Outdoors: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
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Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
Channel your inner warrior with family-friendly axe throwing. Ready to test your aim? Step up, take a deep breath, and hurl your axe!
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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- 18 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture
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Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a tour of Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 22 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 29 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Historical
Durham
Join us on this exclusive tour of the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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- 28 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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- 4 Sept 2025Open 13:00 -
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- 11 Sept 2025Open 13:00 -
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- 2 Oct 2025Open 13:00 -
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- 23 Oct 2025Open 13:00 -
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- 28 Oct 2025Open 13:00 -
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- 1 Nov 2025Open 13:00 -
The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park
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Type:
Theatre
Durham
The HandleBards return to Wharton Park in summer 2025. Make the most of the early bird offer, tickets make a great Christmas gift. Book here for The Handlebards. - make the most of the early bird offer - visit and search for Wharton Park.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
Family yoga with Kalma Life: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
Yoga with a twist! Dance, pretend and stretch with an imaginative yoga class.
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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- 21 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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- 23 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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- 30 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
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Type:
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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- 16 Aug 2025Open 11:00 -
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- 20 Sept 2025Open 11:00 -
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- 22 Nov 2025Open 11:00 -
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- 13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 -
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