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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
S&DR200: Railway Pioneers
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Exhibition
Station Road, Darlington
An exhibition looking at the engineering innovation that inspired Stephenson, the father of the railways, leading to the opening of Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825.
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- 4 Apr 2025to22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
A week-long celebration of the history of railways featuring a line-up of steam locomotives that were built or worked in the North East, as well as family activities and steam train rides.
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- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025
Railway 200: All to Build a Railway – in-person live song event at Locomotion
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Music Event
Shildon
A free in-person live song event, open to all singers who would like to sing a song in celebration of 200 years of railways. Sunday 25 May 2025 at 1pm. The event is also open to anyone who would like to join to listen.
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- 25 May 2025Open 13:00 -
Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
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- 25 May 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
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- 29 June 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
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.
Dates
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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
Durham Cricket - England Men v West Indies ODI
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
The England men’s and women’s cricket teams will return to Durham’s Banks Homes Riverside Stadium in 2025 with two one day internationals against stellar opposition.
Dates
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- 6 June 2025
International Cricket Returns to Seat Unique Riverside in 2025
Chester le Street
Durham Cricket have once again secured two England international fixtures in 2025. Both the men’s and women’s teams will play at Durham's Banks Homes Riverside ground in Chester le Street in prime summer slots.
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- 6 June 2025Open 18:30 -
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- 22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
Durham County Show
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Agricultural Show
nr Thornley
The annual Durham County Show.
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- 5 July 2025to6 July 2025
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
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Performance
Toronto, 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.
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S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun.
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- 19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
Durham Cricket - England Women V India ODI
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Join us for a colourful and flavourful celebration as the world's best go head-to-head. England Women take on India Women in a thrilling One Day International at Banks Homes Riverside Stadium!
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- 22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
Argie Bhaji XL: North East’s Premier Indian Food Battle Festival at Durham Cricket
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Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Durham Cricket ground will play host to Argie Bhaji XL on July 26th & 27th, a spectacular two-day celebration of Indian food, music, and culture.
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- 26 July 2025to27 July 2025
Hardwick Festival 2025
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Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
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- 15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion
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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.
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- 1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
S&DR200 - Rail Futures at Locomotion
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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
S&DR200 - STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS at Locomotion
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Theatre
Shildon
‘STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS’ is a new period costume drama, telling the extraordinary story of the birth of the railways.
Dates
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- 21 Sept 2025to23 Sept 2025
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