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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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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.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Immerse yourself in unrivalled festive splendour when you visit Auckland Palace's very special Christmas event.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Concert
Durham City
Samantha invites you to an intimate, soul-stirring evening of music and storytelling.
Arts & Crafts
Bishop Auckland
Step into the world of Spanish masterpieces with our Drawing in the Galleries series. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Golden Age, these sessions invite you to explore iconic works of art through sketching.
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.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Elizabethan Banquets take you back in time. A 5-course feast, with mead & wine, entertainment by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians, all in traditional costume.
Performance
Stanley
He's arguably the North East's most famous magician. He’s performed worldwide, appearing on BBC’s The One Show on multiple occasions and performing for many celebrities, including local rockstar Sam Fender, Mike Tyson, David Hasselhoff and The King…
Comedy
Durham City
Prepare yourself for an evening of top-quality stand-up in the atmospheric Durham Miners Hall.
Exhibition
The College, Durham
Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Experience the Magic of Christmas with Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Barons’ Hall.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Step back in time to experience a traditional family Christmas at Raby Castle.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
Christmas Markets
Blanchland, Consett
Discover the magic of the holiday season at the enchanting Christmas Artisan Market in Blanchland.
Music Event
Beamish
Tap your foot along to the sound of Brass Bands at Beamish Museum, who will be performing tunes in The 1900s Town bandstand.
Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
This is a new fused glass workshop making a landscape within a snow globe shape. A locally made wooden base with a tea light holder is included in the price of the ticket. Create your own winter wonderland and join us to make your own bit of…
Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
During this workshop you will be creating a beautiful festive wreath with hanging decoration.
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Estate Chef Tom Parry will lead a demonstration in the Medieval Kitchen, guests will then be instructed on how to make a Traditional Christmas Pudding.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
Concert
Shildon
As this is a special year for Shildon and this date is very close to the Railway Institute’s own birthday date (the day when Timothy Hackworth and his friends founded the Institute in 1833) we’re going to have a special concert to bring our…
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