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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 65
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Featured Events
Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
Type
Type:
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
Type:
Nature
Staindrop
A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.
Dates
- From:
- 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
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Volunteering Open Day - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Talks
Barnard Castle
Find out more about volunteering at The Bowes Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 2 June 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Performance
Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum opens its doors for an evening of culture, with after-hours gallery access, live performances and a programme of hands-on activities. Highlights include curator-led Spotlight Tours, Silver Swan performances, a silent disco and…
Dates
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- 20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
Brush and Bubbles - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Arts & Crafts
Barnard Castle
Brush & Bubbles offers a creative session for participants to make their own art inspired by the museum's collection, while enjoying a glass of fizz and a grazing board.
Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
DIY Designer Tees - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Workshop
Barnard Castle
Inspired by the activism explored in the Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller - Visionary exhibition, visitors can print a protest T-shirt in this drop-in workshop led by designer Kelly Ewing. With over 20 years' experience, including showing at…
Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
Summer Solstice Celebration - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Summer Event
A Magical Evening at Raby. We are hosting a Summer Solstice Celebration. Amble in the stunning walled gardens and enjoy a bite to eat or a glass of wine and a wood-fired pizza in the beautiful Vinery, late night shopping —an evening filled great…
Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
Open Air Theatre – The Three Inch Fools – King Arthur and the Holy Fail
Type
Type:
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
- From:
- 26 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
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
Type:
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
- From:
- 27 June 2026to3 Jan 2027
Classic Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Show / Display
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Classic Car Show – a Raby Castle collaboration with Durham Automobile Club.
Dates
- From:
- 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
Staindrop
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
- From:
- 11 July 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
Adventure Cinema – The Gruffalo & Stick Man - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
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Adventure Cinema – The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U).
Dates
- From:
- 11 July 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
Adventure Cinema – Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
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
- From:
- 12 July 2026Open 14:00 - 18:00
Outdoor Cinema – Jurassic Park - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
Welcome To Jurassic Park! A roarsome outdoor cinema experience at Raby Castle with a screening of Spielberg's dinosaur classic!
Dates
- From:
- 12 July 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Staindrop
Italian Car Show 2026 in collaboration with Auto Italia Magazine.
Dates
- From:
- 26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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