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Theatre
Chester-le-Street
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is an award-winning fairy tale adventure.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style with our lively Christmas Party Night! Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner followed by a fun-filled evening of dancing and entertainment. Whether you’re gathering with colleagues, friends, or…
Children/Family events
Pelton
Join local author Michael Quinlyn -Nixon at Pelton Library for a story and drawing class of The Tale of Sybil the Squirrel , Wednesday 25th February 2.30-3.30pm.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to his grand home for Christmas/New Year celebrations. His Lordship has a reputation for practical jokes and a love of riddles and secret passageways throughout his home.
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Guests arrive at the opulent Black Mansion for an elegant 1950s cocktail party, only to discover their host has vanished, presumed dead. But who is behind the crime?
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Women take on New Zealand Women in a thrilling one day international on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Show / Display
Chester le Street
The Methodist Tapestries Collection will depict the history of Methodism and related local stories. Its core collection is based round the story of High House Chapel in Ireshopeburn, now part of the Weardale Museum.
Local Events
Chester-le-Street
Join bestselling author Glenda Young for the book launch of the final book in the Horner's Toffee Factory and Dainty Dinah trilogy.
Children/Family events
Sacriston
Come along to Sacriston Library on Thursday 26th February 2.30-3.30pm to see James Harris one of our local authors for a lively session of Help We Need a Story.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on India Men in an exciting T20 International on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Durham Men and Women kick off their home Vitality Blast campaign against Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks in the first of five double headers at Banks Homes Riverside in 2026.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on Sri Lanka Men in a thrilling one day international on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Valentines Day
Chester le Street
Nora Chance is ready to debut her newest book, 101 Shades of Love. But with three dead fiancés in her past, Nora’s own love story seems destined to stay between the covers of her novels.
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