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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 51
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Featured Events
Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
Type
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Food Events
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.
Dates
- From:
- 23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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Nature
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A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.
Dates
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- 2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
May Half Term: Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Breathe in the fresh summer air and stomp into a prehistoric world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall. Our brand‑new Discover Dinosaurs Trail is waiting for little explorers who love big adventures and fascinating history.
Dates
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- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Open Air Theatre – The Three Inch Fools – King Arthur and the Holy Fail
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Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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Join us for a magical evening as we welcome back the brilliant Three Inch Fools to present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem, in the atmospheric setting of Raby Castle's open-air theatre.
Dates
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- 26 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Historical
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Behind The Scenes Tour of Raby Castle.
Dates
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- 27 June 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum
Type
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Step inside the working imagination of Norman Cornish in this intimate exhibition, bringing together finished drawings, paintings and watercolours alongside the preparatory sketches that shaped them.
Dates
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- 27 June 2026to3 Jan 2027
Classic Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Show / Display
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Classic Car Show – a Raby Castle collaboration with Durham Automobile Club.
Dates
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- 28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Historical
Durham
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026) as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of one of Britain’s most extraordinary historic libraries.
Dates
- From:
- 3 July 2026to4 Dec 2026
Adventure Cinema – Dirty Dancing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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Dirty Dancing Outdoor Cinema at Raby Castle. The perfect family day out! Join us for an incredible open-air cinema experience at Raby Castle with a screening of the fantastic Dirty Dancing. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chairs, and enjoy…
Dates
- From:
- 10 July 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
Adventure Cinema – Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza Outdoor Cinema at Raby Castle
Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
Adventure Cinema – The Gruffalo & Stick Man - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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Adventure Cinema – The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U).
Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
Adventure Cinema – Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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This summer, experience the magic of Andrea Bocelli's 30-year career on a huge open-air screen. Filmed at the iconic Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, Italy, this unforgettable concert features his greatest hits and special guest…
Dates
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- 12 July 2026Open 14:00 - 18:00
Outdoor Cinema – Jurassic Park - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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Welcome To Jurassic Park! A roarsome outdoor cinema experience at Raby Castle with a screening of Spielberg's dinosaur classic!
Dates
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- 12 July 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join in and get creative at this hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
School's out! This summer, discover a packed programme of family-friendly activities inspired by the The Bowes Museum's collection, exhibitions and beautiful parkland.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather around an indoor campsite to explore the plants and animals that thrive in the museum's surrounding parkland.
Dates
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- 21 July 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Show / Display
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Italian Car Show 2026 in collaboration with Auto Italia Magazine.
Dates
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- 26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Open Air Theatre | Handlebards | As You Like It - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…
Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
Marshall Gilmour Webbs in Concert - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Concert
Barnard Castle
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as Marshall Gilmour Webbs perform in concert at the Bowes Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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