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Music Event
Blanchland
Garden gigs are back with our firm favourite John Gatenby! John 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.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Grab your popcorn, bring your chaise longue (or blanket), and settle in. The show is about to begin…
Theatre
Staindrop
Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society.
Historical
Staindrop
Sir Henry Vane the Younger, 1613-1662; Discovering an extraordinary life and legacy.
Outdoor Event
Staindrop
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.
Markets
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.
Festival
Edmundbyers
Derwent Fest is back for 2024, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Experience rarely seen and often overlooked works by Northern artists, Norman Cornish and L S Lowry, in this powerful exhibition celebrating the region’s distinctive industry, emotive landscapes and playful recreation activities.
Agricultural Show
Stanhope
Visit this wonderful agricultural show and enjoy a great day out for the whole family.
Heritage Walks
Newbiggin
Spend the day exploring how to read the landscape on Saturday 22 June, 10am to 3pm.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Outdoor performance walk featuring games, story and music. Lasts approx. 45 mins.
Outdoor Event
Staindrop
Bark in the Park is back! Join us for a paw-some time this September – a fabulous dog event in the picturesque Deer Park at Raby Castle!
Children/Family events
Middleton In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Learn about the secret life of mammals at this family fun event. We will explore mammal habitat around High Force checking our camera traps as we go.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Come and join our fairy spotters on their greatest adventure yet – a mission to photograph the most famous of all the fairies – Thumbelina!
Family Fun
Staindrop, Darlington
Join us this Spring and embark on a magical trail through Raby Castle’s spectacular 200-acre Deer Park with our brand new Mini Mindfulness Trail.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
We are delighted to be part of the national LEAF Open Farm Sunday event. On 9th June, farms up and down the country will be giving people a chance to experience everyday farm life first-hand and learn more about how the food on our plates is…
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