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  1. South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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  1. Painting of Robert Burns in front of the Scottish Flag.

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    Burns Night Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Join us for a lively Burns Night Banquet, celebrating Scottish tradition with a four-course meal which includes haggis, a goblet of red wine, a goblet of mead, and a dram of whisky per guest. 

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    23 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
    More info for Burns Night Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel
  2. Burns Night Supper poster with date and time of event and an image of Rabbie Burns.

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    Burns Night Supper - Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Children/Family events

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an unforgettable Burns Night Supper at The Manor House Hotel & Spa!

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    From:
    24 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Burns Night Supper - Manor House Hotel & Spa
  3. Bride and Groom smiling and pouring drinks, and their wedding party celebrating with their hands in the air behind them. Photo by Lauren Stacey.

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    Weddings at South Causey Inn

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Stanley

    Award Winning Wedding Venue, in the heart of the North East. 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,…

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    24 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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    28 Jan 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00
    More info for Weddings at South Causey Inn
  4. Documents which read, 'Forensic Report 37325' and 'Police Case 37325'

    Add Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to his grand home for Christmas/New Year celebrations. His Lordship has a reputation for practical jokes and a love of riddles and secret passageways throughout his home. 

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    30 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
    More info for Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel
  5. 3 women in Santa hats laughing and drinking from champagne flutes.

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    Christmas Party Night - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style with our  lively Christmas Party Night! Enjoy a delicious two-course  dinner followed by a fun-filled evening of dancing and entertainment. Whether you’re gathering with colleagues,  friends, or…

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    31 Jan 2026
    More info for Christmas Party Night - Lumley Castle Hotel
  6. 1900s Pit Village band hall

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    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    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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    8 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    8 Mar 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
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  7. Illustration of a Masquerade Ball

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    Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland

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    Valentines Day

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Step into a night of mystery and thrill at our Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by the one and only Dean Midas! This exclusive event is inspired by the chilling, award-winning short slasher films shot in the same building by Dean Midas…

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    13 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland
  8. Artwork and paint.

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    February Half Term Activities 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Explore a range of fun, family activities at Beamish Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026
    More info for February Half Term Activities 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  9. Galentines Bottomless Brunch Feb 14th. Poster shows a border of hearts.

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    Galentine's Bottomless Brunch - Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Type:

    Valentines Day

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Who says Valentine's Day is just for couples? This year, we are celebrating the true loves of your life—your best friends!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
    More info for Galentine's Bottomless Brunch - Manor House Hotel & Spa
  10. My Deadly Valentine. Illustration of a woman holding a rose and a book titled '101 Shades of Love'.

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    My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Valentines Day

    Chester le Street

    Nora Chance is ready to debut her newest book, 101 Shades of Love. But with three dead fiancés in her past, Nora’s own love story seems destined to stay between the covers of her novels.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
    More info for My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel
  11. Pink Roses

    Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club

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    Type:

    Demonstration

    Sedgefield

    Our February meeting will take place on 17th February at 7:15pm at Sedgefield Parish Hall.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club
  12. Tom McGuinness, The Hewer, 1980s, oil on board. Gemini Collection, Zurbarán Trust

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    Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026
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  13. 2 tables, banquet style, beautifully decorated for a wedding.

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    Wedding Open Days - Redworth Hall

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    Type:

    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Newton Aycliffe

    Join us at Redworth Hall Hotel in County Durham for one of our wedding open days, the perfect chance to explore our stunning spaces, meet our expert team, and start shaping your celebration.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
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    8 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Wedding Open Days - Redworth Hall
  14. Illustration of a chapel in the countryside.

    Add Methodist Tapestry Collection - Chester le Street Methodist Church to your Itinerary

    Methodist Tapestry Collection - Chester le Street Methodist Church

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Chester le Street

    The Methodist Tapestries Collection will depict the history of Methodism and related local stories. Its core collection is based round the story of High House Chapel in Ireshopeburn, now part of the Weardale Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Methodist Tapestry Collection - Chester le Street Methodist Church
  15. Clay Pigeon Shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley

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    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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    21 Feb 2026
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  16. The game Cluedo. Board showing a wrench in the Library.

    Add Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Guests arrive at the opulent Black Mansion for an elegant 1950s cocktail party, only to discover their host has vanished, presumed dead. But who is behind the crime? 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Mar 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder without a Clue - Lumley Castle Hotel
  17. A family speaking to Beamish Museum staff before boarding the tram.

    Add Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Mother's Day

    Beamish

    Make treasured memories this Mother’s Day at Beamish!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026
    More info for Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  18. Author Glenda Young holding a copy of her book, 'The Toffee Factory Girls'.

    Add Glenda Young: Sweet Stories of Chester-le-Street to your Itinerary

    Glenda Young: Sweet Stories of Chester-le-Street

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    Type:

    Heritage

    Chester-le-Street

    Enjoy a special afternoon with cream tea at Lumley Castle with a Book Talk by bestselling author Glenda Young.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
    More info for Glenda Young: Sweet Stories of Chester-le-Street
  19. Two members of staff holding knitted Easter items such as eggs, chicks, and hens.

    Add Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Easter

    Beamish

    Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.

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    From:
    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
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