Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 59
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Featured Events
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.
Dates
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- 23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
Dates
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- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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!
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026
Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 13 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
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- 19 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026
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- 27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
Ongoing Events
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.
Dates
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- 14 Mar 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
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.
Dates
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- 15 Mar 2026Open 15:00 - 17:30
Mother's Day - Lunch
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Mar 2026Open 12:30 - 17:00
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 15 Mar 2026Open 16:30 - 16:30
Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 15 Mar 2026Open 12:30 - 14:30
Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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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.
Dates
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- 18 Mar 2026
Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert
Type
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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.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum
Type
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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.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
Shrub Pruning Workshop
Type
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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.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2026
‘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
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- 25 Mar 2026Open 11:00 -
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 27 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle
Type
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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
Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary at The Bowes Museum
Type
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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
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- 28 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress
Type
Type:
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Gary tries out material just ahead of his UK tour.
Dates
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- 2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"
Type
Type:
Comedy
Barnard Castle
See Gary’s new jokes months before your friends and family do!
Dates
- From:
- 2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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