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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 110
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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.
Dates
- From:
- 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.
Dates
- From:
- 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
Dates
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- 16 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum
Type
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
A courageous man and his ‘naughtily translated’ book
Dates
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- 15 July 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
Type
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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
Summer Festival - Locomotion
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Summer Event
Shildon
Join us for an action-packed summer of fun! Enjoy our sandy beach, take a train ride and get stuck into hands-on family activities as we celebrate the exciting world of engineering. Legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman will be visiting from 2…
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Family Fun
Beamish
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time periods.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Summer of Fun 2026: Step into Stories at Beamish Museum
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Summer Event
Beamish
Pick up an activity book from the Entrance, choose from six adventures and enjoy a journey through Beamish from the perspective of a person from the past.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Free Cricket Summer Programmes - Durham Cricket
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Summer Event
Chester-le-Street
Durham Cricket Foundation, with support from Accenture and ECB is running a number of free one-day and two-day holiday camps with food for children aged 5-11 during the summer holidays.
Dates
- From:
- 20 July 2026to1 Sept 2026
Brick Fairytales, Enchanted Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland Town Hall
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Council is pleased to announce the Brick Fairy tales, Enchanted Bishop Auckland Competition which will open on Monday 17th August 2026, until Sunday 30th August 2026. Step into a world of Fairy tales and discover enchanting…
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- 17 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity. Step into an early medieval world with Acle Re-enactment Society, and get up close to magnificent birds of prey. Get stuck into…
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Roman Commotion - Binchester Roman Fort
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Join the Roman Commotion at Binchester Roman Fort! Charge into a weekend of Roman Army and archaeology activity at Binchester.
Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel
Type
Type:
Music Event
Chester-Le-Street
Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.
While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…
Dates
- From:
- 4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026
Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum
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Agricultural Show
Stanley
Get your leeks ready! 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,…
Dates
- From:
- 5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Horticultural Show at 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.
Dates
- From:
- 5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum
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Type:
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
- From:
- 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
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Heritage Open Days - Life in the World's First Railway Town - Locomotion
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Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
St Ives' Church - Heritage Open Days
Type
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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
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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