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Historical
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Sir Henry Vane the Younger, 1613-1662; Discovering an extraordinary life and legacy.
Talks
Hexham
Join us on Sunday 9 June, 7pm to 8.30pm, at Hexham Community Centre for a talk by geologist, Brian Young, which will explore some of the many spectacular and beautiful minerals for which the North Pennine dales are world-renowned.
Historical
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Raby Castle welcomes Annie Garthwaite in the week that her much anticipated novel, The King's Mother is published.
Outdoor Event
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Free Monster Trucks with free admission, whilst other shows charge to get in, ours is totally free. It's the original, biggest and best in the North East - so pop it in your diary and give the whole family a fantastic day out on Saturday the 27th…
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for another fantastic 2024 Garden Gig! David will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Agricultural Show
Stanhope
Visit this wonderful agricultural show and enjoy a great day out for the whole family.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Alligator Gumbo are an exciting 7 piece band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the "roaring 20s".
Workshop
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Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Raby Castle's picturesque surroundings through the art of a landscape painting workshop with artist and tutor Jo Pickering.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
TV favourite Ed Byrne returns to Barnard Castle with British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023 and his most personal show to date.
Performance
Barnard Castle
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
If you are looking for spectacular family entertainment with the WOW factor, look no further than Megaslam!
Show / Display
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Join us for a day of Classic Cars at Raby Castle!
Walking Event
Westgate
Join us for a guided walk through a historic landscape at a relaxed pace on the last Saturday of each month.
Children/Family events
Frosterley
Outdoor toddlers are morning events on a Thursday for children under the age of five along with their parents/carers throughout the month of August.
Outdoor Event
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Join Stephen, a top qualified meditation instructor, at the enchanting Raby Castle for a transformative half-day meditation course!
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Outdoor Toddlers are morning events for children under the age of five along with their parents/carers.
Outdoor Event
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Join us for a day of relaxation, rejuvenation and self-care at the picturesque Raby Castle Wellness Retreat. Nestled in the heart of nature, this retreat offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special viewfinders from our website…
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