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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 124
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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
Staindrop
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
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
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
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
The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Exhibition
Staindrop
After the success of last summer's immersive experience, the Riding School will be transformed again into the Hidden Garden. The secret escape will be filmed with pastel flowers, earthy green tones, glowing tones, toad stools and a maze of mystery.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Join one of our castle characters this school holiday for a free family tour on the castle terrace at 11am. Explore the castle defences and work out how to attack a formidable fortress like Raby! Will the castle be captured or survive an attack?
Dates
- From:
- 13 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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
- From:
- 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
Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum
Type
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard.
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to26 Aug 2026
Meet the Maker - Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Darlington
Join us for a special Meet the Maker event with Anice Neville, founder of Yorkshire-based floral studio Opulence and the Beetle, and discover the inspiration, artistry and imagination behind her contribution to the Castle in Bloom installation.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026
Type
Type:
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 29th August 2026.
Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026
Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Bank Holiday Weekend
Darlington
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated, ever-popular Harvest Market held in the stunning Riding School and Dutch Barn, expect live music, local produce, delectable food, and unique gifts for all the family and friends here at Raby Castle,…
Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Front Row: Making Westwood - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join designer and Northumbria University Fashion Professor Emma Jane Goldsmith for insights into the cut and construction methods of Vivienne Westwood.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Talks
Barnard Castle
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator (Fashion & Textiles), for a special Spotlight Tour of our latest exhibition. Gain insight into how the exhibition was brought to life, from the careful selection of objects to the thoughtful display of pieces from The…
Dates
- From:
- 3 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
Harvest Hand Tied Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Workshop
Darlington
Join Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens for a beautifully relaxed autumn floristry workshop, set against views over the Walled Gardens.
Dates
- From:
- 5 Sept 2026Open 10:30 -
Wolsingham Show 2026
Type
Type:
Agricultural Show
Wolsingham
Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.
Dates
- From:
- 5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026
Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Historical
Staindrop
Step behind the scenes of Raby Castle and discover how technology has shaped life at Raby.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 6 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham
Type
Type:
Concert
Barnard Castle
Music from the 16th, 17th & 18th Century inspired by Awe and Wonder. Presented by the multi-grant-winning early music ensemble Sounds Historical
Dates
- From:
- 6 Sept 2026Open 13:30 -
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