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  1. The Story at Mount Oswald

    Add S&DR200 - All Change to your Itinerary

    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

    From:
    25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
    More info for S&DR200 - All Change
  2. Gigantic illuminated flowers in various colours.  Elysium Garden - Jigantics (UK)

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    Lumiere Durham

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    Type:

    Festival

    The UK’s light art biennial. The hugely popular event will take place over three evenings this autumn, from Thursday to Saturday, 13th -15th November.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2025to15 Nov 2025
    More info for Lumiere Durham
  3. Jack and the Beanstalk written in Gold on a green background

    Add Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham

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    Type:

    Pantomimes

    Durham City

    Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
  4. G4 Christmas 2025 - Christmas tree in background

    Add G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  5. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Discover familiar fairytales creatively reimagined through art.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    19 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    26 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens
  6. Marian Art in Durham Cathedral (artwork showing depiction of Mary).

    Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    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

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 11:00 -
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
  7. Interior of Durham Cathedral and view of Rose Window

    Add The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 20:45
    More info for The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral
  8. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add Bookshop crafts for adults at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Bookshop crafts for adults at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham City

    This Christmas, learn how to make a fun Christmas decoration from recycled books.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Bookshop crafts for adults at Crook Hall Gardens
  9. A room at the Durham Marriott set up for a Christmas Party with balloons and table decorations

    Add Christmas Party Nights at The Durham Marriott to your Itinerary

    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

    From:
    5 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025
    From:
    12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
    From:
    20 Dec 2025
    More info for Christmas Party Nights at The Durham Marriott
  10. The Craft & Producers' Marquee at Durham Christmas Festival

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    Durham Christmas Festival

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    Type:

    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

    From:
    5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival
  11. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk

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    Type:

    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

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk
  12. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Experience a festive poetry walk, admiring the scenery at Crook Hall Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    From:
    21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    More info for Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens
  13. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Join florist Debbie from the Northern Flower Garden for a seasonal floral workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens
  14. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add Cinderella: a Christmas puppet panto at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    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

    From:
    20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 14:00
    More info for Cinderella: a Christmas puppet panto at Crook Hall Gardens
  15. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add Autumn Bouquets with a Twist, a Workshop by The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Autumn Bouquets with a Twist, a Workshop by The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Durham City

    Join florist Debbie from the Northern Flower Garden for a seasonal floral workshop.

    Dates

    More info for Autumn Bouquets with a Twist, a Workshop by The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens
  16. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links to your Itinerary

    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

    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links
  17. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Guided Nature Walk from Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Guided Nature Walk from Crook Hall Gardens

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Explore the nature surrounding Crook Hall Gardens with a ranger.

    Dates

    More info for Guided Nature Walk from Crook Hall Gardens
  18. Crook Hall gardens

    Add History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham City

    A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

    Dates

    More info for History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens
  19. Illustration of faceless person - Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories

    Add Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by the writing of Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!

    Dates

    More info for Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  20. A woman peering out of one the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.

    Add Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Historical

    Durham

    Join us on this exclusive tour of the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.

    Dates

    More info for Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral
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