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Food & Drink Festival
Chester le Street
Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up
Murder Mystery
Chester le Street
As the season's most glittering event turns deadly, can you uncover the killer before the final dance?
Demonstration
Chester-le-Street
Flower arranging demonstration by Linda Fraser.
Participatory Event
Chester le Street
Join our resident Paranormal team, GhostWatchers UK, and take part in paranormal experiments in and around a Castle!
Wedding Fairs and Events
Chester le Street
Are you engaged and still looking for the perfect venue? Come and experience the magic of our Summer Tipi!
Demonstration
Chester-le-Street
Flower arranging demonstration by Julia Louden.
Heritage Open Days
Chester Le Street
A visit to a lovely church where you can expect a warm welcome and refreshments. You can also join in a Scarecrow Trail as part of the Heritage Event.
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Our Whisky tasting sessions provide a genuine insight into how one should ‘nose’ the whisky before defining how one should really taste it.
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Elizabethan Banquets take you back in time. A 5-course feast, with mead & wine, entertainment by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians, all in traditional costume.
Murder Mystery
Chester le Street
Renowned explorer Digger Jones has just returned from his most daring expedition yet—bringing with him the largest diamond ever discovered.
Summer Event
Chester le Street
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the local quiz champ? Grab your team and prove it at our brand new Resident Quiz Night in The Tipi– now happening every Thursday, 7pm-10pm!
Film
Chester le Street
Philosopher's Stone (PG) Sunday 31st August (18:30).
Bonfire Night
Chester le Street
The Festival of Fireworks is back and set to light up the skies over Banks Homes Riverside on Saturday 1st November 2025 in collaboration with Chester-le-Street CC.
Murder Mystery
Chester le Street
Secrets and lies are about to surface in our nod to Bridgeton but with a Murder!
Murder Mystery
Chester le Street
Years ago, six friends celebrated Halloween in a long-abandoned mansion but only five made it out.
Film
Chester le Street
The Greatest Showman (PG) Sunday 31st August.
Music Event
Chester le Street
Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your favourite hat because it's time to kick up some fun line dancing at Beats & Boots in the Tipi. A celebration of all thing's country!
Children/Family events
Chester le Street
Join us for a paw-some day out at Lumley castle Dog Show.
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