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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 89
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Featured Events
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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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.
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Archaeologists uncovering the hidden history of Auckland Palace are inviting the public behind the scenes as historic finds from eight years of excavations are analysed in a new ‘open laboratory’ in Bishop Auckland town centre. Fridays weekly…
Venue
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- 16 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
A courageous man and his ‘naughtily translated’ book
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- 15 July 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
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Performance
Bishop Auckland
Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Atchin-tan and Celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller History at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Children/Family events
Beamish
Visit Beamish Museum for this special celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller history.
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum
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Heritage Open Days
Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe
Step aboard at Aycliffe Bus Museum for a journey through North East transport history. Explore vintage buses, fascinating memorabilia, enjoy free heritage bus rides, and meet our friendly volunteers. Free admission and fun for all ages!
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church
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Heritage Open Days
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
The church was built in the 7th century. Have a free guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, where you can learn about its history and heritage. Tours will run every half hour.
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Heritage Open Days - Life in the World's First Railway Town - Locomotion
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Heritage Open Days
Shildon
The town of Shildon has had an exciting story to tell since the earliest days of the rail industry. Learn more about the working lives of ordinary people of Shildon, and how Locomotion is keeping heritage skills alive today and for the future.
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
St Ives' Church - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
Leadgate, Consett
Discover St Ives' Church Leadgate, one of the North East's little-known architectural gems with a fascinating heritage and unique story to tell. Coffee Concert, History Displays, Guided Tours and Talks. Explore Everyday Histories of Leadgate!
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Home Educators’ Day September 2026 - Beamish Museum
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Type:
Children/Family events
Stanley
Take part in our free activities or book a learning workshop for the full, immersive learning experience.
Dates
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- 15 Sept 2026
Heritage Open Days - County Durham Libraries Book Collection Tour
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Heritage Open Days
Spennymoor
A talk and tour of County Durham Libraries book collection.
Dates
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 10:00 -
Heritage Open Days - Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
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Heritage Open Days
Wheatley Hill, Durham
We will be showcasing our display of 1950s Olympic and Commonwealth Games diver, Charmian Welsh, a colliery manager's daughter from nearby Thornley. Charmian has donated her entire sporting collection to Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre and it will be…
Dates
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- 17 Sept 2026to19 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn
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Outdoor Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
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- 19 Sept 2026
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- 17 Oct 2026
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- 21 Nov 2026
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- 19 Dec 2026
Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Type:
Children/Family events
Beamish
Step back to the hustle and bustle of the early 1800s.
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - "Mighty" Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
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Heritage Open Days
Howden Le Wear, Crook
See & hear the North East's only 'Mighty Wurlitzer' theatre pipe organ (one of UK's largest). The theatre organ was part of the 'Everyday History' of our society last century - find how it was used & look inside the workings of this amazing machine!
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
St. Cuthbert’s Church - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
High Etherley, Bishop Auckland
Church is open from 9.30 - 15.30 on Saturday, September 19th. Church guide. Christian artwork on display. Saints trail for children. Nature trail for children. Refreshments available.
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on Sri Lanka Men in a thrilling one day international on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Dates
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- 22 Sept 2026
Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket
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Type:
Food & Drink Festival
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-EATS returns for its milestone fifth anniversary in 2026, bringing its biggest celebration yet to Chester-le-Street.
Dates
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- 26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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