Durham, The Culture County
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- Location: Vale of Durham
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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
Type
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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
Auckland Gardens: Weekly Tours - Auckland Gardens
Type
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Family Fun
Bishop Auckland ,
Uncover the stories behind the gardens, from hidden details to standout features.
Dates
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- 19 May 2026to30 June 2026
Durham Cricket 2026 Vitality Blast T20
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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
Type
Type:
Cycling event
Consett
The Consett Cycle Festival 2026 returns on Sunday 7th June in Middle Street / Front Street and Albert Road car park, Consett.
Dates
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- 7 June 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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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- 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
Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
Outdoor Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Dates
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- 20 June 2026
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- 18 July 2026
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- 15 Aug 2026
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- 19 Sept 2026
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- 17 Oct 2026
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- 21 Nov 2026
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- 19 Dec 2026
Beamish 53rd Reliability Run - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
Type
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Family Fun
Beamish
It's time for the 53rd annual Beamish Reliability Run!
Dates
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- 21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Brass at Beamish - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Organised by the Durham County Brass Band Association, the museum will play host as competing bands perform a hymn and a march for an independent adjudicator who will judge the performances. A short awards ceremony will follow.
Dates
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- 21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Classic Car Day by NECPWA - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Beamish
Beamish Museum is playing host to The North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles Club, with an incredible display of classic vehicles.
Dates
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- 21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
Ladies Day: Sport x Social – The Skin Edit - Durham Cricket
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Summer Event
Chester-le-Street
Durham Cricket is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new premium event, Ladies Day: Sport x Social – The Skin Edit, taking place on Friday, 3rd July.
Dates
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- 3 July 2026Open 15:00 -
Crank it Up! - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Beamish
Join Beamish Museum for a host of science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities taking place over this special weekend!
Dates
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- 4 July 2026to5 July 2026
Quoits Weekend - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Competition / Game
Beamish
It's competition time as the museum hosts the World Quoits Championship in its 1900s Pit Village. See members of the National Quoits Association compete to be named champion of this traditional sporting event.
Dates
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- 4 July 2026to5 July 2026
The Durham County Show
Type
Type:
Agricultural Show
nr Thornley
The Annual Durham County Show is a vibrant event featuring a variety of activities and attractions for all ages.
Dates
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- 4 July 2026to5 July 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
Meccano Exhibition - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
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Exhibition
Beamish
Visit the museum's 1950s welfare hall to see marvellous Meccano creations. There'll be a selection of construction sets on display, dating from the early 1900s to the present day.
Dates
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- 11 July 2026to12 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
Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Beamish
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time periods.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
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