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  1. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens

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    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

    From:
    17 Feb 2025to20 Oct 2025
    More info for Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens
  2. Illustration of Shakespeare. Text reads, 'Shakespeare Recovered'.

    Add Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library
  3. 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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    Guided Walk

    Durham City

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

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2025to28 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens
  4. 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

    From:
    16 Apr 2025to29 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links
  5. The Story at Mount Oswald

    Add S&DR200 - All Change to your Itinerary

    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

    From:
    25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
    More info for S&DR200 - All Change
  6. 2 Photos: one of an organist, and the other Durham Cathedral's magnificent 98-stop Willis/Harrison organ.

    Add Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Organ Recital Series 2025. Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm. 

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025to22 Oct 2025
    More info for Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  7. Two people looking at the 1216 Magna Carta at Durham Cathedral Museum

    Add Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    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

    From:
    11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral
  8. 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

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  9. View of the riverbanks towards Prebends Bridge.

    Add Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral

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    Walking Event

    The College, Durham

    Discover the hidden history of the woods and riverbanks that form the spectacular setting for the cathedral. Explore their historic features and trace their change from defensive site to Victorian pleasure garden on this 1.5-mile-long walk.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral
  10. Aerial view of Durham City

    Add The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation to your Itinerary

    The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation

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    Type:

    Talks

    Durham City

    The Brass Band Conference is an annual event and awards ceremony providing an unmissable opportunity for brass banders from across the country to learn, share and network.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025
    More info for The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation
  11. Staff and children dressed up as Vikings at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Add Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September head to Ushaw for their Viking Weekend where history comes alive!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  12. 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

    From:
    2 Oct 2025Open 13:00 -
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    23 Oct 2025Open 13:00 -
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    28 Oct 2025Open 13:00 -
    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 13:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral
  13. Graphic image of a path leading to a cross.

    Add Faith in the North: Lord’s Prayer Tour - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Faith in the North: Lord’s Prayer Tour - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Religious Event

    The College, Durham

    Hear the Lord's Prayer and teachings, as part of the Faith in the North tour as The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell visits all twelve dioceses in the Northern Province of the Church of England.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Faith in the North: Lord’s Prayer Tour - Durham Cathedral
  14. Literary illuminations on Durham Cathedral’s centuries-old architecture

    Add The Storytellers by Luxmuralis - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Storytellers by Luxmuralis - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    Escape into a world of light and sound projections that bring storytelling to life. Gaze up at literary illuminations on Durham Cathedral’s centuries-old architecture at The Storytellers by Luxmuralis.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025Open 18:45 -
    More info for The Storytellers by Luxmuralis - Durham Cathedral
  15. Someone reading The Magna Carta

    Add Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Talks

    Durham

    Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in Britain’s legal history. First issued in 1215, it established the principle that everyone, including the King, is subject to the law and it guaranteed new individual rights.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2025Open 14:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral
  16. WOW Women of the World Festival Three women wearing colourful cloaks with WOW logo on the back

    Add S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival

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    Type:

    Performance

    Durham City

    The first ever WOW Festival in the north-east of England will be packed with unmissable talks and performances, celebrating achievements and stories from women, girls, and non-binary people from the region and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival
  17. Poster reads, 'Boney M. Durham Cathedral' and background image shows Durham Cathedral's Nave in a purple hue.

    Add Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Pop-Disco powerhouse BONEY M. will be performing live inside Durham Cathedral on Friday 24th October 2025!

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral
  18. Boyzlife - Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

    Add Boyzlife Live in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Boyzlife Live in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden will be performing the greatest hits from Boyzone & Westlife live in Durham Cathedral with their full band in October.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Boyzlife Live in Durham Cathedral
  19. 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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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Explore the nature surrounding Crook Hall Gardens with a ranger.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Guided Nature Walk from Crook Hall Gardens
  20. Taylor Swift performing on stage at a concert

    Add The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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