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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 49
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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
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
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
Type
Type:
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
Barnard Castle Little Brass Bash
Type
Type:
Festival
Barnard Castle
The Durham Brass Festival is coming to Barnard Castle! Join us for a FREE evening of live music.
Dates
- From:
- 14 July 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
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
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather around an indoor campsite to explore the plants and animals that thrive in the museum's surrounding parkland.
Dates
- From:
- 21 July 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
- From:
- 4 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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
Open Air Theatre | Handlebards | As You Like It - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…
Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
Marshall Gilmour Webbs in Concert - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Concert
Barnard Castle
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as Marshall Gilmour Webbs perform in concert at the Bowes Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
An Audience with Dr Margaret Bradshaw - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Talks
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the remarkable Upper Teesdale landscape and the rare flora found across the valley at this special evening with local botanist and ecologist Dr Margaret Bradshaw MBE.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 16 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Concert
Barnard Castle
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE performs in the intimate setting of The Bowes Museum's Jubilee Room.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 17 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
Nerina Pallott in Concert at The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot at The Bowes Museum this December.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
The Winter Market - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Discover a festive seasonal wonderland at The Bowes Museum, with over 100 stalls market, food and drink, museum entry and activities for all ages.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 11 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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…
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Adventure Cinema – Dirty Dancing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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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…
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