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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 80
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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
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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- 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
Type:
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
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:
- 4 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
- From:
- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Darlington
Step back into the early medieval period as we turn back the clocks and welcome Living History Group at Raby Castle. Find out what life was like in the early years of Raby Castle with fascinating demonstrations of combat skills, craft activities and…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show - Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for our annual show!
Exhibitors of Vintage and classic cars, vans, motorcycles, campervans, tractors, stall holders and our amazing onsite catering and ice cream kiosk will be onsite until 5pm.Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Summer Shrub & Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Darlington
Join us for our exciting Summer Pruning Workshop where we’ll get hands-on with espalier and cordon apples, pears and more, learning the specific techniques needed to encourage fruit production, maintain shape, and promote airflow and sunlight to…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 10:30 -
Zoolab - Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Bedburn, Bishop Auckland
From spider to snakes, cockroaches and giant snails - get up close to nature in the forest!
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Bigfoot Beats - Barnard Castle Library
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
2 Hall St, Barnard Castle
Join us for an amazing interactive session with Bigfoot Arts (recommended for children aged 7-11).
Dates
- From:
- 10 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
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
Open Air Theatre - Illyria - The Pirates of Penzance - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Darlington
Set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle, join Illyria Theatre for a lively open-air performance of the much-loved comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance. This family-friendly event is perfect for children of all ages, offering an afternoon of…
Dates
- From:
- 21 Aug 2026Open 18:30 -
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