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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 109
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Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
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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.
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- 23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
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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.
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- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club
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Golf Events
Forest-in-Teesdale,
Nestled in the stunning countryside of Teesdale, Barnard Castle Golf Club offers an unforgettable golfing experience in the heart of the North East.
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- 18 Apr 2026to31 Dec 2026
Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum
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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.
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- 27 June 2026to3 Jan 2027
Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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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.
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- 3 July 2026to4 Dec 2026
Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory
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Stargazing Events
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK’s newest public observatory. Your little ones will enjoy…
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
Heritage Open Days - Cotherstone Old Chapel Project
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Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, also village school until 1965. Now community owned/run shop, café and heritage centre. Special display of material showing the history and refurbishment of the building. Village guided walk leaflet. Refreshments
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church
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Heritage Open Days
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
The church was built in the 7th century. Have a free guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, where you can learn about its history and heritage. Tours will run every half hour.
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Heritage Open Days - The Bowes Museum
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Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Celebrate Heritage Open Days with free admission to The Bowes Museum and a packed programme of activities inspired by this year's theme, Everyday Histories. Enjoy guided tours, including rare behind-the-scenes access to the museum's vaults, hands-on…
Venue
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Arts & Crafts
Staindrop
Try your hand at "line and wash" – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour – with Yorkshire artist John Harrison.
Venue
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 03:30
St James' Church - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
Bishop Auckland
St James' Church, Hamsterley. An opportunity to see one of County Durham's Grade 1 listed churches.
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
St Mary's Parish Church - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
The church tower will be open with access to the ringing chamber and the clock chamber. Local bell ringers will help visitors understand how church bells are rung and also give access to the 'clock chamber'.
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
150th Eggleston Agricultural Show! - Hayberries Farm
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Agricultural Show
Barnard Castle
We're celebrating the 150th Eggleston Agricultural Show. We've got a fun-packed day planned for everyone, so make sure you turn up nice and early.
Gates open to the public at 9am. A country show with something for everyone of all ages, from the…Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00
Creating a Cutting Garden with Becky Crowley - Half Day Course - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Workshop
Darlington
Learn how to plan and grow your own ornamental cutting garden, with Raby’s walled garden assistant head gardener, Becky Crowley. This half day workshop will give you inspiration, ideas and practical advice to help you grow beautiful seasonal…
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 13:30
Heritage Open Days - "Mighty" Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
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Heritage Open Days
Howden Le Wear, Crook
See & hear the North East's only 'Mighty Wurlitzer' theatre pipe organ (one of UK's largest). The theatre organ was part of the 'Everyday History' of our society last century - find how it was used & look inside the workings of this amazing machine!
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway
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Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about ongoing projects and future plans.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 15:30
Heritage Open Days - Two families, One Village - St Mary's Church
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Heritage Open Days
West Rainton
One family from Yorkshire and Durham. One family from Ireland and Scotland. Both families led separate, difficult mining lives. The families worked for a range of mining companies, but both experienced the hard life miners and their families faced…
Venue
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Moliere - The Last Laugh - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Theatre
Staindrop
An entertaining evening of wit, storytelling and theatrical imagination at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens.
Venue
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
St. Cuthbert’s Church - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
High Etherley, Bishop Auckland
Church is open from 9.30 - 15.30 on Saturday, September 19th. Church guide. Christian artwork on display. Saints trail for children. Nature trail for children. Refreshments available.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
Mickleton Village Hall and the Community Over the Years - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Come and see on the cinema screen how the village hall was built and what actually goes on in the hall. Displays and presentations by user groups and see how people use the site from family get togethers to country weddings. Tea and cake by…
Dates
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- 20 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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