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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 133
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South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
Type
Type:
Dog-Friendly
STANLEY
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
S&DR200 - Railway Firsts at Locomotion
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 15 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025
Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Stanley
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Pockerley Old Hall, the museum will hold 30 activities at Pockerley between 17th May and 31st December 2025.
Dates
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- 17 May 2025to31 Dec 2025
S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Shildon
The exhibition will feature the winning entries from a competition to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers.
Dates
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- 1 June 2025to31 Dec 2025
S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion
Type
Type:
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
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future
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Type:
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.
Dates
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- 11 July 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Aug 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Shildon
The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
S&DR200 - Rail Futures at Locomotion
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Shildon
A chance to visit a mobile exhibition train that looks at the railway and freight industry, showcasing how rail transport can help address future challenges.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Sept 2025to1 Oct 2025
S&DR200 - STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS at Locomotion
Type
Type:
Theatre
Shildon
‘STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS’ is a new period costume drama, telling the extraordinary story of the birth of the railways.
Dates
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- 21 Sept 2025to23 Sept 2025
Classic Car Rally Weekend 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Beamish
See an impressive array of vehicles at the museum during our popular Classic Car Rally, on the museum’s Events Field.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
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- 28 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
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- 26 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
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- 30 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
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- 28 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
Wedding Fayres & Open Evenings at South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
South Causey Inn in County Durham offers a unique and picturesque setting, with four distinct venues to choose from. Whether you prefer a small, intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, South Causey Inn can tailor your wedding to your specific…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Beamish
Join us to experience traditional harvest celebrations!
Dates
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- 4 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village. Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm.
Dates
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- 5 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
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- 2 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
Showcase Events - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
Type
Type:
Wedding Fairs and Events
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
You are invited to attend our showcase events, where you will be able to experience the Manor Houses charm and energy, dressed using our own table decorations, blossom trees, candelabras and chivari sashed chairs so you can imagine your becoming a…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 13 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel
Type
Type:
Murder Mystery
Chester le Street
Years ago, six friends celebrated Halloween in a long-abandoned mansion but only five made it out.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
Jeanie and the Jollyboys - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Enjoy the sound of Jeanie and the Jollyboys, who will be performing in the 1950s welfare hall between 12-2pm.
Dates
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- 12 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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- 16 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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- 7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
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