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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 120
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Featured Events
S&DR200 - Railway Firsts at Locomotion
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Exhibition
Shildon
Home to one of largest collections of historic rail vehicles in the world, Locomotion is pulling out all the stops to commemorate S&DR200.
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- 15 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025
S&DR200: Railway Pioneers
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Exhibition
Station Road, Darlington
An exhibition looking at the engineering innovation that inspired Stephenson, the father of the railways, leading to the opening of Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825.
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- 4 Apr 2025to22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion
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Exhibition
Shildon
The exhibition will feature the winning entries from a competition to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers.
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- 1 June 2025to31 Dec 2025
S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.
Dates
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- 1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
S&DR200: Tracks of Change
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Exhibition
Stockton on Tees
Following a major redevelopment, Preston Park will open its new exhibition space with Tracks of Change, a series of exhibitions exploring the impact and legacy of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
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- 1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
Passport to Nature: Bat Walk - Hardwick Park
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Family Fun
Sedgefield
As night falls, Hardwick Park transforms into a haven for bats, and this is your chance to discover these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
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- 13 June 2025Open 20:30 - 22:30
Step into Storytime: Colour Monster - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Outdoor discover sessions involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play.
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- 14 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
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- 29 June 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
Durham County Show
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Agricultural Show
nr Thornley
The annual Durham County Show.
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- 5 July 2025to6 July 2025
Step into Storytime: The Three Little Pigs - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Outdoor discover sessions involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play.
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- 5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future
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Exhibition
Station Road, Darlington
An exhibition reflecting on the history of steam railways and how the rail industry is gearing up for a second revolution driven by the growing green technologies sector in Teesside.
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- 11 July 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Performance
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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- 19 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun.
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- 19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
Durham Cricket - England Women V India ODI
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Sporting Event
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 -
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 -
Passport to Nature: Pond Dipping and Identification - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us for a pond dipping session as we explore the hidden aquatic world beneath the surface.
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- 25 July 2025Open 08:30 - 10:30
Argie Bhaji XL: North East’s Premier Indian Food Battle Festival at Durham Cricket
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Food & Drink
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.
Dates
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- 26 July 2025to27 July 2025
Forest Club - Hardwick Park
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Family Fun
Sedgefield
Forest Club is a hands-on experience designed to engage children with the world around them through natural and play based activities. The programme is aimed at children between two and six years of age. Each session will include a different …
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- 29 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 26 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 28 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Passport to Nature: Bat and Moth Evening (Summer Holiday Event) - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
As the sun sets and the night comes alive, join us at Hardwick Park to explore the mysterious world of bats and moths. Discover the wonders of these nocturnal creatures, learn about the vital roles they play in our ecosystem and gain insight into…
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- 1 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Hardwick Conservation Champions 2025
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Become a Durham Countryside Conservation Champion this Summer through our park experience.
Dates
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- 4 Aug 2025to8 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
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