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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
Shildon
Enjoy a festive day out amongst trains, engines and carriages. Highlights include a Christmas Market, Father Christmas in his cosy carriage grotto and free family activities.
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
South Causey Inn offers the most magical surroundings to enjoy our Festive Afternoon Teas. Enjoy classic pairings of turkey sandwiches, festive pastries, mouthwatering Christmas cakes, and freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry…
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
The Christmas Fayre Menu is available Monday to Saturday 12:00 until 21:00 from Friday 27th November 2026 until Monday 4th January 2027.
Christmas and New Year
Bearpark, Durham
Join us this Christmas for a series of festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own beautiful Christmas Door Wreath or Christmas…
Christmas and New Year
Consett
Leah Bell and company return in 2026 with a tale as old as pantomime – Beauty and the Beast.
Christmas and New Year
Darlington
Three Magical Days of Festive Shopping, Eating and Cheer. Join us this November for a truly magical experience at the Raby Castle's Christmas Market. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, sipping mulled wine, or simply soaking up the festive…
Christmas Markets
Shildon
Find the perfect festive gift at our Christmas Market, in association with Weardale Makers' Markets. Browse more than 25 stalls offering unique, handmade creations, and support local independent makers. Learn more about the makers’ skills with…
Christmas and New Year
Tanfield Lea, Stanley
Step aboard the Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express for a steam train journey to the North Pole! Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express is one of the most popular and magical festive experiences in the North East, perfect for families…
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.
Christmas and New Year
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
The fair is set in the Farmers Auction Mart, with fairy lights, foliage and festive music setting the scene.
We encourage an eclectic mix of businesses, traders, crafters, and community & charity organisations to attend.
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland,
Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey. Create unforgettable Christmas memories aboard the Santa Express at Weardale Railway. Running on selected dates throughout November and December, this festive heritage train departs from Stanhope Station…
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Indulge with a glass of fizz as you arrive and join us to design and create your own Christmas door wreath or table centrepiece in stunning surroundings.
Christmas and New Year
Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Celebrate Christmas at High Force Hotel. This Christmas, treat yourself to a festive dining experience at High Force Hotel. Whether you’re gathering with friends or family, we’ve created a special menu to make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this…
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop, Darlington
Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a Paperwhite bowl workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this elegant seasonal session, you’ll create a planted bowl of fragrant…
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
A ‘Paw’fect photo opportunity. Join Father Christmas in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building for a cosy breakfast experience designed especially for visitors and their four‑legged friends.
Christmas and New Year
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Celebrate the festive season at Durham Cricket's Signature Party Nights. Enjoy an arrival drink, festive carvery, dessert and dancing with our resident DJ as part of the magical Christmas Circus 2026. Perfect for friends, family and colleagues…
Walking Event
Seaham
Welcome the winter season and reconnect with nature on our Wellbeing Walk on Friday 4th December with Dalton Park’s Eco-partners, Climate Action North.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot at The Bowes Museum this December.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
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