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  1. Durham Cricket's Banks Homes Riverside Stadium

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    Durham Cricket - England Women V India ODI

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    Chester le Street

    Join us for a colourful and flavourful celebration as the world's best go head-to-head. England Women take on India Women in a thrilling One Day International at Banks Homes Riverside Stadium!

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    22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
    More info for Durham Cricket - England Women V India ODI
  2. Red and blue neon text which states, 'Quiz Night', with stars around it.

    Add Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    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! 

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    3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
  3. Lumley Castle exterior. Two staircases, bordered by shrubs, lead to a door.

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    Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    Are you engaged and still looking for the perfect venue? Grab a glass of bubbly on arrival and take a tour through our stunning wedding spaces.

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    13 July 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle Hotel
  4. Closeup shot of microphone

    Add Lumley Live - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Lumley Live - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    Lumley Live! Sunday 6th July. Be among the first to experience our magical tipi set-up — rustic, atmospheric, and made for nights to remember!

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    6 July 2025Open 17:00 - 21:30
    From:
    12 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Lumley Live - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
  5. Cookery demonstration of Indian food

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    Argie Bhaji XL: North East’s Premier Indian Food Battle Festival at Durham Cricket

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    Chester le Street

    Durham Cricket ground will play host to Argie Bhaji XL on July 26th & 27th, a spectacular two-day celebration of Indian food, music, and culture.

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    26 July 2025to27 July 2025
    More info for Argie Bhaji XL: North East’s Premier Indian Food Battle Festival at Durham Cricket
  6. A match at Seat Unique Riverside on a sunny day, Lumley Castle pictured in the background.

    Add International Cricket Returns to Durham Riverside in 2025 to your Itinerary

    International Cricket Returns to Durham Riverside in 2025

    Chester le Street

    Durham Cricket have once again secured two England international fixtures in 2025. Both the men’s and women’s teams will play at Durham's Banks Homes Riverside ground in Chester le Street in prime summer slots.

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    22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
    More info for International Cricket Returns to Durham Riverside in 2025
  7. The Greatest Showman movie poster Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum, showman and entrepreneur

    Add The Greatest Showman (PG) - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    The Greatest Showman (PG) - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    The Greatest Showman (PG) Sunday 31st August.

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    31 Aug 2025Open 14:00 -
    More info for The Greatest Showman (PG) - Lumley Castle Hotel
  8. Vitality Blast 2025 Fixtures - Sportsman and Sportswoman playing cricket.

    Vitality Blast 2025 Fixtures

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    Chester le Street

    Vitality Blast T20 from Wednesday, 11 June 2025 to Friday, 18 July 2025 at BANKS Homes Riverside.

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    11 June 2025to18 July 2025
    More info for Vitality Blast 2025 Fixtures
  9. Lumley Castle Tipi Wedding - softly lit with fairy lights

    Add Tipi Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle to your Itinerary

    Tipi Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle

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    Chester le Street

    Are you engaged and still looking for the perfect venue? Come and experience the magic of our Summer Tipi! 

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    1 July 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
    More info for Tipi Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle
  10. Ellie Caile in a cowgirl hat, next to illustrations of stars, a disco ball and cowboy boots.

    Add Boots & Beats in the Tipi - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Boots & Beats in the Tipi - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    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!

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    16 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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  11. 5 murder mystery participants in traditional clothing, one holding a hammer.

    Add Murder Mystery Dinner Murder-Ton - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner Murder-Ton - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    Lady Whistlethorne’s scandal sheet has the Ton in an uproar—her latest column is filled with whispers, secrets, and social ruin. But no one expected it to end in murder.

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    18 July 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner Murder-Ton - Lumley Castle Hotel
  12. Crowds enjoying food at Chester-le-EATS. Image credit: Gareth Williams Photo & Film

    Add Chester-le-EATS 2025 to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-EATS 2025

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    Chester le Street

    Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up

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    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    More info for Chester-le-EATS 2025
  13. Sausages on the BBQ at Lumley Castle Tipi

    Add BBQ & Beer Night with Live Music - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    BBQ & Beer Night with Live Music - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    Bring your appetite, your mates, and your love of all things grilled and brewed. The fire’s crackling, the beer’s cold, and the tipi’s calling. Don’t miss it!

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    11 July 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    From:
    18 July 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    More info for BBQ & Beer Night with Live Music - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
  14. Artists painting colourful portraits.

    Add Sip n Paint - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Sip n Paint - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    Let your creativity flow and release your inner artist with The Paint and Sip Party Co.  

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    8 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Sip n Paint - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
  15. Harry Potter, Hagrid, Dumbledore and Hogwarts in the background of 'The Philosopher's Stone' movie poster.

    Add Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone (PG) - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone (PG) - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Philosopher's Stone (PG) Sunday 31st August (18:30).

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    31 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
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