Things to Do in Durham
Planning Your Trip
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

You are here > Home > Explore Durham > Durham Towns > Chester-le-Street > Events
Find out what's on in Chester-le-Street
Number of results: 28
, currently showing 1 to 20.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Set in the 1950s with a festive choir arriving at Lumley Castle for their final carols and a glass of mulled wine but tonight there is discord in the choir and someone is about to hit the wrong note with murder!
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Join us for a festive night of chaos, comedy, and classic British humour with Basil, Sybil, and the unforgettable characters of Lumley Towers.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
The Sheriff of Nottingham and Bad Prince John are up to their usual nasty tricks, and only Robin Hood and the Merry Men and Women of Sherwood Forest can put a stop to their wicked behaviour.
Christmas Markets
Chester le Street
Celebrate the season with festive stalls, live music, and the cosy aroma of delicious food and drinks. Enjoy mulled wine, sweet treats, and holiday cheer as local musicians bring the magic of Christmas to life!
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on Sri Lanka Men in a thrilling one day international on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
Join us at Banks Homes Riverside for our flagship festive celebrations, where the music's loud, the lights are beaming and the bells are most definitely ringing out for Christmas.
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…
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get into the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of smooth vocals, timeless hits, and Christmas classics, performed live by the incredible Jack Andrews.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Share a magical morning with the big man himself!
We’ve teamed up with Make My Day Events to bring you the ultimate Christmas experience – a festive breakfast filled with sparkle, songs, and a sprinkle of Santa magic.
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?
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.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on India Men in an exciting T20 International on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
An evening of Christmas Music and Carols.
Festive Food
Chester le Street
Enjoy the singing and humour presented by the Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians and Ladies of the Court, all in traditional costume while feasting yourself on succulent food, wine and mead.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Join us for a cosy Afternoon Tea at the Movies, the perfect festive treat with family and friends. Relax and watch this Christmas classic on the big screen: It's a Wonderful Life! the holiday favourite. During the movie, enjoy a delicious afternoon…
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Join us for a lively Burns Night Banquet, celebrating Scottish tradition with a four-course meal which includes haggis, a goblet of red wine, a goblet of mead, and a dram of whisky per guest.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Get ready for a morning of mayhem as the mean, green, Christmas-crunching Grinch takes over breakfast!
We've teamed up with Make My Day Events to bring Whoville's most mischievous resident to life, promising a festive feast with a side of playful…
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.
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.
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
On Saturday 13th December, join us for a spine-tingling night of thrills, chills, and festive delights at Durham Cricket's alternative Christmas party, where the weird and wonderful are welcome, and the unexpected is guaranteed.
© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved
Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS

