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Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 83
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Featured Events
Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
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
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
AGLOW - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Palace's dazzling light trail AGLOW will light up the skies of Bishop Auckland once again this Christmas.
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Christmas at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Immerse yourself in unrivalled festive splendour when you visit Auckland Palace's very special Christmas event.
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Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
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Type:
Christmas and New Year
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall for Christmas Day Lunch. Arrive from 12.30pm to a bucks fizz reception and take your seats to dine for 1pm.
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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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Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel
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Christmas and New Year
Beamish
In a mansion full of secret passageways and hidden surprises, the game to uncover the truth begins.
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Neapolitan Nativity - The Auckland Project
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Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Be dazzled by our monumental 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene. This remarkable Baroque créche, known in Italian as a presepe, is a giant Nativity scene staged in a true-life Neapolitan setting.
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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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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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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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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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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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Ongoing Events
Weddings at South Causey Inn
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Type:
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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- 3 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 7 Jan 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00
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- 14 Jan 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00
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- 24 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 28 Jan 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00
Beamish Pantomime 2026: Dick Whittington and his Cat
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Pantomimes
Beamish
Our Beamish Pantomime is back… oh yes it is! Join us in our 1950s welfare hall for a show like no other, full of music, mischief and a little touch of magic!
Dates
- From:
- 10 Jan 2026to8 Feb 2026
New Skills for the New Year - Knitting and Crochet Classes
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Workshop
Bishop Auckland
For the first several Saturdays of 2026, Petrichor will be devoted to learning new skills and encouraging us all to be a bit more adventurous in our making. Saturdays, booking required.
Dates
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- 10 Jan 2026to7 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
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.
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- 11 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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- 18 Feb 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
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- 8 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
Mother Goose
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Pantomimes
Chester-le-Street
Mother Goose and her son Silly Billy are down on their luck, practically penniless with only Pricilla the Goose to their name until one day, a golden spell makes them EGG-straordinarily rich!
Dates
- From:
- 15 Jan 2026to18 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
The Sham Fender Experience at South Causey Inn
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Type:
Music Event
Stanley
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, incredible energy, and all the anthems you know and love. The Sham Fender Experience is coming to South Causey Inn, bringing the electrifying sound of Sam Fender to life in a show that feels just…
Dates
- From:
- 16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel
Type
Type:
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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- 17 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
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- 30 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
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