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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 68
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Featured Events
Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2025to1 Mar 2026
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
The High Force Space Adventure Trail
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Children/Family events
Forest-in-Teesdale
Spark your little one's curiosity on all things astronomy and space, whilst reaping the benefits of the outdoors in the beautiful setting of High Force Hotel & Waterfall. It is the perfect way to explore the wonders of the night sky, during the day!
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026
Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
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- 20 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026
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- 27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026
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- 13 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
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- 19 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026
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- 27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
Sunset to Starlight - Hamsterley Forest
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Wellness Event
Bishop Auckland
A sunset to starlit event, in the heart of the forest. Connecting to nature, creating community and connection by firelight.
Dates
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- 1 Mar 2026Open 17:00 -
Ongoing Events
Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory
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Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey!
Dates
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Family Open Day - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join us for a free day of family-friendly activities. Inspired by the museum's Pippa Hale: Pet Project exhibition, enjoy a variety of activities as we celebrate all things pets at the museum.
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory
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Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years.
Dates
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- 22 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Angela Barnes - ANGST
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
A brand-new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo. Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she'll worry about it. But don't let that worry you – she'll worry enough for the both of you.
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- 25 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Liz Million at Barnard Castle Library
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Children/Family events
2 Hall Street, Barnard Castle
Love Art, Love to draw ? pop along to Barnard Castle on Friday 27th February 2.30-4pm for a interactive drawing session with our favourite illustrator Liz Million.
Dates
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- 27 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00
Ray Bradshaw "CODA"
Type
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
A funny, heart-warming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a house where sign language is the first language used,
Dates
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- 28 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Rob Rouse - Funny Bones
Type
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Star of BBC's Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave's One Night Stand.
Dates
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- 4 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Marcus Brigstocke - Vitruvian Mango
Type
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Award winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks we might still serve some useful function. But what is it? This new tour show will resolve the entire issue once and for all (in a non-patriarchal, open minded, progressive sort of way).
Dates
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- 4 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Front Row Talks: Paul and Lucy Hull - The Bowes Museum
Type
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Talks
Barnard Castle
Just like The Bowes Museum, For the Love of the North celebrates artists, designers and makers. Join Paul and Lucy Hull for an inspiring talk on supporting Northern creatives and how thoughtful design can deepen our connections with the places we…
Dates
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- 8 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle
Type
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Wellness Event
Staindrop
Experience a profound and restorative Sound Bath & Meditation session under the expert guidance of Stephen, a highly qualified meditation instructor, set within the tranquil and historic surroundings of Raby Castle. This one-hour session offers an…
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- 8 Mar 2026
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- 12 Apr 2026
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- 10 May 2026
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- 14 June 2026
Wedding Open Days - Redworth Hall
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Wedding Fairs and Events
Newton Aycliffe
Join us at Redworth Hall Hotel in County Durham for one of our wedding open days, the perfect chance to explore our stunning spaces, meet our expert team, and start shaping your celebration.
Dates
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- 8 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
Mark Simmons "Jest to Impress"
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
More expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Dates
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- 11 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
‘Untold Stories’ What Artefacts Can Tell Us about Women in the Past with Caroline Smith - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future
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International Womens Day
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
Join Caroline Smith, Finds Liaison Assistant, for a glimpse into the everyday lives of women in the past, from prehistory to the present day.
Dates
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- 13 Mar 2026Open 10:30 -
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Alasdair Beckett-King - King of Crumbs
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Comedy
Barnard Castle
Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Dates
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- 14 Mar 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
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