Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 69
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Featured Events
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
Type
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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
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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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.
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'
Type
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Family Fun
Beamish
Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional May Day in The Pit Village and at Pockerley Old Hall.
Dates
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- 3 May 2026to4 May 2026
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.
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- 10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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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
Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI
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Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Women take on New Zealand Women in a thrilling one day international on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Dates
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- 10 May 2026
Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn
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Type:
Outdoor Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
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- 16 May 2026
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- 18 July 2026
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Festival of Transport 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Festival
Beamish
Join us for a Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!
Dates
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Durham Cricket 2026 Vitality Blast T20
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Durham Men and Women kick off their home Vitality Blast campaign against Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks in the first of five double headers at Banks Homes Riverside in 2026.
Dates
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- 24 May 2026to10 July 2026
Consett Cycling Festival
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Type:
Sporting Event
Consett
Consett Cycling Festival is set to return on Sunday 7 June. This exciting event promises a day packed with world-class racing, and free family-friendly activities for all to enjoy in the town centre.
Dates
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- 7 June 2026
Durham Cricket - England Men v India Men T20 International
Type
Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on India Men in an exciting T20 International on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Dates
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- 1 July 2026
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
Type
Type:
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
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
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- 4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026
Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI
Type
Type:
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
Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Easter
Beamish
Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
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Ongoing Events
Hornby Railway Collectors’ Association Exhibition at Locomotion
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Shildon
See incredible model railway layouts and brilliant models in action in this exhibition of vintage Hornby products and more.
Dates
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- 25 Apr 2026to26 Apr 2026
Tricks & Traitors - Murder Mystery Dinner | Manor House Hotel & Spa
Type
Type:
Murder Mystery
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
A Game of Lies. A Crime of Opportunity.
Dates
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- 25 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
Festival of Steam at Locomotion
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Shildon
A celebration of steam traction, featuring storytelling with Caroline Hardie.
Dates
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- 2 May 2026to4 May 2026
Crookfest'26
Type
Type:
Festival
Willington , Crook
Crook Fest 2026. One day. Three stages. 18 bands.
Dates
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- 3 May 2026Open 11:30 - 22:30
Cestrian Flower Club
Type
Type:
Demonstration
Chester-Le-Street
Flower arranging demonstration by Marion Hinchley titled "Summer Time".
Dates
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- 7 May 2026Open 18:45 - 21:00
Cliffecon 2026
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Newton Aycliffe
Cliffecon 2026 is a comic con and pop culture event in County Durham.
Dates
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- 9 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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