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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 143
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Featured Events
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 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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.
Dates
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- 15 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025
Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish
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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.
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- 17 May 2025to31 Dec 2025
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.
Dates
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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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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.
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- 11 July 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Tap your foot along to the sound of brass bands at Beamish Museum, who will be performing tunes in The 1900s Town bandstand from 2pm - 4pm.
Dates
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- 26 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
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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
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- 1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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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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- 10 Aug 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion
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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
Wedding Fayres & Open Evenings at South Causey Inn
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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
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- 3 Sept 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00
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- 1 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
Night with the Spirits at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Participatory Event
Chester le Street
Join our resident Paranormal team, GhostWatchers UK, and take part in paranormal experiments in and around a Castle!
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- 5 Sept 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00
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- 20 Sept 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00
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- 31 Oct 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00
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- 22 Nov 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00
Horticultural Show 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Show / Display
Beamish
The museum has teamed up with the North East Horticultural Society for this annual event, taking place on the museum’s Events Field, which will see fierce, friendly competition at the museum as a vast array of vegetables, flowers and crafts are put…
Dates
- From:
- 6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Type:
Performance
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
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
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- 6 Sept 2025Open 20:00 -
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- 13 Sept 2025Open 19:45 -
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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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.
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- 7 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
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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
Murder Mystery Dinner - Digger & The Deadly Diamond at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Murder Mystery
Chester le Street
Renowned explorer Digger Jones has just returned from his most daring expedition yet—bringing with him the largest diamond ever discovered.
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2025Open 19:00 -
Attelage Horse Weekend 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Beamish
See a remarkable carriage driving competition by the Concours d'International d'Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) take place around the museum.
Dates
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- 13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
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- 18 Sept 2025to1 Oct 2025
Elizabethan Banquet at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Elizabethan Banquets take you back in time. A 5-course feast, with mead & wine, entertainment by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians, all in traditional costume.
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2025Open 19:20 - 22:30
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- 21 Nov 2025Open 19:20 - 22:30
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