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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Summer Event
Chester le Street
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the local quiz champ? Grab your team and prove it at our brand new Resident Quiz Night in The Tipi– now happening every Thursday, 7pm-10pm!
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- 3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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
S&DR200 - Summer Celebration Festival at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun. Locomotion’s Summer Celebration returns to Shildon from 19 July – 31 August and the programme includes steam rides, a pop-up beach, Flying Scotsman and a rolling programme of activities
Dates
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- 19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
Summer Fun: Tales from the Rails - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Children/Family events
Beamish
This summer, step back in time and make unforgettable memories at Beamish Museum! Our summer of fun is packed with exciting activities for all ages.
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- 19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Auckland Tower Open Art Space - The Auckland Project
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Children/Family events
Market Place , Bishop Auckland
This summer, Open Art Space returns to Auckland Tower with a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 11am – 3pm.
Dates
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- 24 July 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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.
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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…
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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
Hardwick Holiday Club 2025 - Hardwick Park
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Type:
Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us this August for Hardwick Holiday Club. Each day will offer opportunities to explore and discover a range of outdoor adventures while making new friends, playing games, and learning new skills. Holiday Club will include a themed morning…
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- 11 Aug 2025to15 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
Wedding Showcase - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Wedding Fairs and Events
Chester le Street
Are you engaged and still looking for the perfect venue? Come and experience the magic of our Summer Tipi!
Dates
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- 13 Aug 2025Open 16:00 - 19:00
Hardwick Festival 2025
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Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
Boots & Beats in the Tipi - Lumley Castle Hotel
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Music Event
Chester le Street
Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your favourite hat because it's time to kick up some fun line dancing at Beats & Boots in the Tipi. A celebration of all thing's country!
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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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- 16 Aug 2025Open 20:45 -
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- 30 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -
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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
Pit Village Music Hall - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!
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- 17 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
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- 21 Sept 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
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- 19 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
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- 16 Nov 2025Open 11:30 - 14:30
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