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  1. Wine and a selection of scones and jams.

    Add Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force to your Itinerary

    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
    More info for Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
  2. A Witch and a cat riding a broom.  Room on the Broom © 2001 Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

    Add Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  3. High Force Waterfall

    Add The High Force Space Adventure Trail to your Itinerary

    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!

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026
    More info for The High Force Space Adventure Trail
  4. stars in sky by High Force Hotel

    Add Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    13 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
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    19 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026
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    27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
    More info for Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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  1. Alasdair Beckett-King

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Alasdair Beckett-King - King of Crumbs to your Itinerary

    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. 

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    14 Mar 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
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  2. Delicious treats as part of Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at The Manor House Hotel and Spa.

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    Mother's Day - Afternoon Tea

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    Mother's Day

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us this Mother's Day for a delightful Afternoon Tea in our beautiful restaurant, featuring live music by Jenna Louise performing timeless classics. Each mum will receive a special gift from us, so please let us know when making your reservation.

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    15 Mar 2026Open 15:00 - 17:30
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  3. Delicious treats - Mother's Day Lunch, Manor House Hotel & Spa.

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    Mother's Day - Lunch

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    Mother's Day

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Celebrate Mother's Day with us and enjoy a delightful 3-course lunch in our Knights Hall, featuring live music from Jenna Louise performing timeless classics. All mums will receive a special gift from us, so please let us know when booking.

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    15 Mar 2026Open 12:30 - 17:00
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  4. Two people having afternoon tea at High Force Hotel.

    Add Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel to your Itinerary

    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel

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    Mother's Day

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Join us this Mother's Day at High Force Hotel & Waterfall for our traditional take on afternoon tea with a selection of savoury sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. The perfect treat for loved ones, this Mother's Day.

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    15 Mar 2026Open 16:30 - 16:30
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  5. Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel

    Add Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel to your Itinerary

    Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel

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    Mother's Day

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Treat your loved ones to an exclusive Three Course Lunch this Mother's Day at High Force Hotel, an afternoon offering charm, elegance and indulgence.

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    15 Mar 2026Open 12:30 - 14:30
    More info for Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel
  6. Several deer in the park - Deer Park Safari Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

    Add Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Nature

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle's extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park's history.

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    From:
    18 Mar 2026
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  7. Richard Hills FRCO at the New Victoria Centre Wurlitzer console

    Add Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert to your Itinerary

    Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Richard Hills FRCO and Simon Gledhill, international theatre organists, play a variety of popular and light classical music to celebrate the 40the anniversary of the opening of the mighty Wurlitzer organ in the New Victoria Centre.

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    22 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert
  8. Black and white photo of Sandi Thom with her guitar.

    Add Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum

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    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy an intimate performance by Scottish singer, Sandi Thom, at The Bowes Museum, ahead of the release of her 7th studio album.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum
  9. Shrub Pruning Workshop. The grounds of Raby Castle with greenhouse in the distance.

    Add Shrub Pruning Workshop to your Itinerary

    Shrub Pruning Workshop

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    Workshop

    Staindrop

    Discover the secrets to maintaining vibrant and well-shaped shrubs in your garden! Join our Shrub Pruning Workshop, hosted our skilled Estate Gardner Jeremy.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026
    More info for Shrub Pruning Workshop
  10. ‘Untold Stories’ What Artefacts Can Tell Us about Women in the Past with Caroline Smith - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future

    Add ‘Untold Stories’ What Artefacts Can Tell Us about Women in the Past with Caroline Smith - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future to your Itinerary

    ‘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

    Barnard Castle

    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

    From:
    25 Mar 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for ‘Untold Stories’ What Artefacts Can Tell Us about Women in the Past with Caroline Smith - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future
  11. Matt Forde

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.

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    From:
    27 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity
  12. 3 images showing art work a close up of a landscape by Matthew Ellwood, a hare by Art by Sam and still lifeCharlotte Thompson

    Add Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops to your Itinerary

    Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops

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    Exhibition

    Blanchland

    "Art at The Hall" - An Easter Treat for all Art Lovers! Running throughout the Easter Holidays, our new, vibrant selling exhibition "Art at the Hall" comes to Blanchland Village Hall from Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April.

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops
  13. Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle. An open white door, close up view of handle and lock..

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    Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

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    Talks

    Staindrop

    Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of history as we unveil the hidden stories and treasures of Raby Castle. Step beyond the velvet ropes and immerse yourself in the captivating world of this centuries-old architectural masterpiece.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026
    More info for Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle
  14. Close-up of a mannequin wearing a vibrant, multicoloured fuzzy coat in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. Underneath is a white shirt with a bold pin

    Add Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary at The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary (28 March 2026 – 6 September 2026) is a multi-gallery exhibition honouring one of fashion's most provocative and imaginative designers.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary at The Bowes Museum
  15. Gary Delaney

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Gary tries out material just ahead of his UK tour.

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    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress
  16. Gary Delaney

    Add Gary Delaney "Work In Progress" to your Itinerary

    Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    See Gary’s new jokes months before your friends and family do!

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    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"
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