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Autumn Events

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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  1. A festive display of a Christmas tree in a cosy room.

    Add Festive Feast & Christmas Market to your Itinerary

    Festive Feast & Christmas Market

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Join us for a wonderfully festive day filled with Christmas shopping, delicious food, music and festive cheer! Start your day by visiting our Christmas Market where you can browse a selection of festive stalls, gifts and seasonal treats — perfect…

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    From:
    8 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Festive Feast & Christmas Market
  2. Elegant white font which reads 'Festive Sing-Along' on a burgundy red background with gold glitter to the left.

    Add Festive Sing Along with Jenna Louise to your Itinerary

    Festive Sing Along with Jenna Louise

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Step into the splendour of The Knights Hall for an unforgettable festive afternoon filled with live music, seasonal indulgence, and timeless entertainment. Enjoy a delicious festive afternoon tea while our talented vocalist, Jenna Louise, performs a…

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    9 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
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  3. Three singer smiling towards the camera, surrounded by gold sparkles.

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    Motown - Christmas Daytime Party

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Get ready for pure Motown and Northern Soul Anthems, the ones that you just want to sing along to. Belle Voix deliver over 30 iconic hits, celebrating the heart, harmony and energy of the music that defined generations. From the irresistible groove…

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    From:
    9 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    From:
    17 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    More info for Motown - Christmas Daytime Party
  4. Four musicians silhouetted against a winter sunrise, holding various early musical instruments

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    GreenMatthews: Gaudete!

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    Barnard Castle

    Carols, songs and tunes from Yuletide Past!

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    The Witham, Barnard Castle

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    9 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for GreenMatthews: Gaudete!
  5. A group of festive choir singers, wearing purple and holding song books.

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    Christmas Choir

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    Stanley

    Step into the magic of the festive season and join us for a truly special Christmas Choir Evening at South Causey Inn... Soak up the cosy atmosphere as the wonderful Consett Citizens Choir fill the room with beautiful, heartwarming Christmas…

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    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Choir
  6. Three silhouettes of disco singers surrounded by blue sparkles.

    Add 70s Disco Divas - Daytime Christmas Party to your Itinerary

    70s Disco Divas - Daytime Christmas Party

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    A dazzling, high-energy spectacular celebrating the legendary women who defined the golden era of disco. Packed with glittering costumes, powerhouse vocals and iconic feel-good anthems, this vibrant production promises a day of pure glamour,…

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    10 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    From:
    16 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
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  7. A group of 2000s singers surrounded by purple sparkles.

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    Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night

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    Carville, Durham

    Bringing back all the hits from the 00s to Now! Get ready for stage games, interaction, the best in music and dance anthems! Full decor and stage set, dancers and DJ, sing dance and party the night away, Lip Sync Battles, Dance Competitions and…

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    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
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  8. Poster for 'The Nice List', text which reads 'Tom Rolfe Production Proudly Presents, A Magical Family Santamime.' A large festive book open with red r

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    The Nice List! Santamime

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    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Step into a sparkling festive adventure this Christmas as Tom Rolfe Productions proudly present The Nice List!

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    10 Dec 2026Open 18:00 -
    More info for The Nice List! Santamime
  9. Glenda Young with Music to Die For at the Seaview Hotel.

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    Glenda Young Book Launch - Music To Die For at the Seaview Hotel

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    Chester-le-Street

    Glenda Young, Book Launch - Music To Die For at the Seaview Hotel

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    10 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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  10. Santa sitting down in the Yuletide Yurt giving a golden retriever dog a small present

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    Santa Paws in the Yuletide Yurt

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    Staindrop

    For the first time, Raby will be hosting a Santa-Paws experience for dogs, where they get to enjoy a special Christmas encounter and meet Father Christmas in the Yuletide Yurt, providing a picture-perfect photo opportunity for owners to look back on…

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    11 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
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  11. A casino table with people wearing suits gathered around.

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    From Durham with Love

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Dry Martini anyone? Shaken not stirred! Join us for a night of fun, try your hand at one of our casino tables and games and see if you come up a winner! Enjoy great food and entertainment. Red carpet arrival at 7pm and enjoy a 007 cocktail followed…

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    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:55
    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:55
    More info for From Durham with Love
  12. A bottle and half full champagne glass of Tattinger Champagne, a reddish colour, on a white table in Seaham Hall.

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    An Evening with Taittinger

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    Food & Drink

    Seaham

    Join us for an evening of elegance with a five-course dinner prepared by our masterful Chefs celebrating with a glass Taittinger Champagne to accompany each course, specifically chosen by Sandy Greetham.

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    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for An Evening with Taittinger
  13. Photograph of a grand interior space with festive decoration, featuring a large Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, a chandelier, and garlands.

    Add The Bowes Museum Winter Market to your Itinerary

    The Bowes Museum Winter Market

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    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Discover a festive seasonal wonderland at The Bowes Museum, with over 100 stalls market, food and drink, museum entry and activities for all ages.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Bowes Museum Winter Market
  14. A festive cosy living room setting in a cottage.

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    Christmas Cottage Hideaway

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    This December, step into your very own festive fairytale at Causey Cottage, South Causey Inn! Your Christmas Movie Moment Awaits… A magical hideaway inspired by the charm of The Holiday. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be surrounded by twinkling…

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    11 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026
    More info for Christmas Cottage Hideaway
  15. A scene from the Miracle of 34th Street, a small child smiling at Santa with a snowy landscape through a window in the background.

    Add Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street to your Itinerary

    Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Get into the Christmas spirit with an Afternoon at the Movies. The perfect festive experience to enjoy with family and friends. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beloved Christmas classic on the big screen before indulging in a delicious afternoon tea…

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    11 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
    More info for Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street
  16. A festive display including a golden electric guitar, a glitter ball and platform boots.

    Add Christmas Glam Rock Night with Micky Glam to your Itinerary

    Christmas Glam Rock Night with Micky Glam

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Get ready to sparkle, shine, and rock around the Christmas tree at our unforgettable Christmas Glam Rock Night with the incredible Micky Glam. Step back into the glittering world of the ’70s with iconic hits from T.Rex, Mud, Wizzard, Slade and more.…

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    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Glam Rock Night with Micky Glam
  17. A person tending to a festive wreath.

    Add Festive Christmas Door Swag with Periwinkle Barn to your Itinerary

    Festive Christmas Door Swag with Periwinkle Barn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Celebrate the beauty of the season with our Luxury Christmas Door Swag Workshop. Guided by Deborah of Periwinkle Barn, you’ll craft and design your own festive door swag – a sumptuous alternative to the traditional wreath.

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    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Festive Christmas Door Swag with Periwinkle Barn
  18. Elegant white font which reads 'Winter Wonderland Ball,' on a light blue background with glitter to the left.

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    Winter Wonderland Ball

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Step into a magical evening of festive sparkle and celebration at our Christmas Winter Wonderland Ball. Begin the night with a complimentary arrival drink. Enjoy a delicious 2-course meal from our specially selected Christmas Fayre Menu while being…

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    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Winter Wonderland Ball
  19. A minimal illustration of a festive market vendor and a customer on a red image with festive items such as snowflakes and candy canes in the backgroun

    Add Festive Artisan Market to your Itinerary

    Festive Artisan Market

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    Christmas Markets

    Seaham

    As the twinkling lights start to glow and the air turns crisp, join us for a weekend of Christmas cheer on 12th & 13th December at Dalton Park Outlet for our Festive Artisan Market.

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    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
    More info for Festive Artisan Market
  20. Close up of the Grinch looing quizzical at the camera wearing a Santa hat in the snowy night

    Add Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

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    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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