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Embrace the beauty of autumn with our curated selection of autumn events in Durham.
From harvest festivals to scenic walks, immerse yourself in the rich colors and flavors of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the charm of autumnal traditions as you explore Durham's autumn events. Plan your autumn getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of serenity amidst the changing landscapes.
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Walking Event
Bishop Auckland
Brighten your day, meet new people and enjoy some gentle exercise!
Markets
Bishop Auckland
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00
Outdoor Event
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
Markets
Consett
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Markets
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.
Markets
Sedgefield
The market is run by Sedgefield Development Trust - and is held every first Sunday of the Month, on the village green, from 8.30am to 12.30pm - and includes a free community stall, music tent & health bus.
The free stall is available to clubs and…
Markets
Stanley
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00
Markets
Barnard Castle
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Mat Collishaw’s mesmerising light and sound installation, Eidolon, will be on display until 3 November. Experience this extraordinary artwork before it leaves the Faith Museum.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Markets
Chester-le-Street
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Saturday 8:00-17:30
Local Events
Chester Le Street,
Come along to our Companionship Café, where you'll get a very warm welcome and a friendly face! It's a chance to socialise and reminisce, meet new people and even take part in some fun activities. There is no cost and we provide light refreshments.
Markets
Spennymoor
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Saturday 8:00-16:00
Nature
Barnard Castle
Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special viewfinders from our website…
Markets
Seaham
Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.
Markets
Durham
Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.
Children/Family events
Shildon
Innovation Platform will inspire visitors with the inventiveness and ingenuity in rail. This exhibition highlights emerging ideas and extraordinary achievements from across the rail industry. Showcasing the latest and greatest in rail innovation.
Locomotion, Shildon
Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly informal and informative introduction to The Bowes Museum's exhibitions, collections or building.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
An opportunity for anyone over the age of 5 years to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for you and your baby or toddler to explore play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Suitable for pre-school children.
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