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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 starry blue night sky, with one bright star on the right, text in a whimsical yellow font which reads 'A Starry Night.'

    Add A Starry Night with Innominata Choir to your Itinerary

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir

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    Christmas and New Year

    Lanchester

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir. A Celebration of Christmas through music and readings with carols for audience participation.

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    18 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
    More info for A Starry Night with Innominata Choir
  2. A person singing into a microphone with atmospheric lighting.

    Add A Night with Lynas & Bloom to your Itinerary

    A Night with Lynas & Bloom

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Arrive in style from 7pm and kick off the evening with handcrafted cocktails in our exclusive pre-event bar, setting the perfect festive mood before being seated from 7.30pm for a delicious 3-course Christmas dinner. As the night unfolds, lose…

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    18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:55
    More info for A Night with Lynas & Bloom
  3. A festive wreath and red baubles hanging down, decorate a poster which readss 'Christmas Big Sing with Forget Me Not Singers.'

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    Christmas Big Sing

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    All are welcome to this year's Christmas Sing-A-Long with Forget Me Nots (Dementia Friendly Singers)

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    19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Christmas Big Sing
  4. A group of festive performers wearing Santa hats and Christmas jumpers playing the Ukulele on a blue stage.

    Add D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions to your Itinerary

    D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions

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    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Come along to The Witham and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of ukulele music with the D’Ukes of Scarth. Something for everyone – songs to join in with, songs to listen to, songs old, new and Christmassy.

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    19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions
  5. A large Christmas tree standing between big stone columns in Durham Cathedral.

    Add NSPCC Carol Service to your Itinerary

    NSPCC Carol Service

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Join as we sing our favourite Christmas Carols in support of NSPCC.

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    19 Dec 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for NSPCC Carol Service
  6. Text reads, 'A Night Under The Big Top, The Grand Finale of Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus'. Graphic image of circus tent.

    Add A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket

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    Christmas and New Year

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Celebrate the grand finale of Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus with a festive arrival drink, three-course meal, classic funfair games, DJ and dancing. A magical Christmas party where festive traditions meet the nostalgic charm of the fairground.

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    19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket
  7. A starry blue night sky, with one bright star on the right, text in a whimsical yellow font which reads 'A Starry Night.'

    Add A Starry Night with Innominata Choir to your Itinerary

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir

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    Christmas and New Year

    Annfield Plain, Stanley

    A Starry Night with Innominata Choir. A Celebration of Christmas through music and readings with carols for audience participation.

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    19 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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  8. An adult and small child walking hand in hand down an autumnal path.

    Add Christmas Gift Bouquet Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden to your Itinerary

    Christmas Gift Bouquet Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Join florist Debbie from The Northern Flower Garden to celebrate Christmas and make a gift for someone special. Learn the art of bouquet making just in time for Christmas! In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, Debbie will show you how to use the…

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    19 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Christmas Gift Bouquet Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden
  9. A festive table spread with twinkly lights.

    Add Festive Tablescape & Table Arrangement Workshop Periwinkle Barn to your Itinerary

    Festive Tablescape & Table Arrangement Workshop Periwinkle Barn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Discover how to transform your table into a seasonal showpiece in this inspiring hands-on workshop. Deborah of Periwinkle Barn will begin by demonstrating how to create a beautiful table centrepiece alongside delicate bud vase arrangements, sharing…

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    19 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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  10. The interior of an ornate chapel with stained glass windows, and elegant bold text in yellow and white which reads 'Christmas Carol Service.'

    Add Christmas Carol Service in St. Peter’s Chapel to your Itinerary

    Christmas Carol Service in St. Peter’s Chapel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Bishop Auckland

    All are welcome to join the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Rick Simpson, for the annual Christmas Carol Service in St Peter's Chapel at Auckland Palace. This traditional Church of England service brings people together in worship and…

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    20 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    More info for Christmas Carol Service in St. Peter’s Chapel
  11. An orchestra of brass band players on stage, decorated with pine branches and baubles, on a red background with text that reads 'DMA Brass Band Christ

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    DMA Brass Band Christmas Concert

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    Christmas and New Year

    Flass Street, Durham

    A Festive Celebration of Music! Durham Miners Association Brass Band Concert at Redhills : Durham Miners Hall. Join us for a magical afternoon of seasonal cheer as the DMA Brass Band fills the Pitman’s Parliament with the joyful sounds of Christmas!…

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    20 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
    More info for DMA Brass Band Christmas Concert
  12. Elegant white font which reads 'Sunday Lunch With Santa' on a burgundy red background with a small cartoon character of Santa Claus in the left corner

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    Sunday Lunch with Santa

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    If there’s one thing that’s better than a delicious Sunday lunch, it’s one with a visit from Santa himself! That’s right – the Big Man in Red is heading to The Manor House Hotel to visit all the boys, girls and parents who have made his Nice List…

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    20 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
    More info for Sunday Lunch with Santa
  13. Bright green fur holding a red candy cane against a red background.

    Add Breakfast with The Grinch & Cindy Lou to your Itinerary

    Breakfast with The Grinch & Cindy Lou

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Get ready for a morning of mayhem as the mean, green, Christmas crunching Grinch takes over breakfast! We’ve teamed up with Make My Day Events to bring Whoville’s most mischievous resident to life, enjoy some Yuletide yumminess with a side of…

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    20 Dec 2026to21 Dec 2026Open 09:30 -
    More info for Breakfast with The Grinch & Cindy Lou
  14. A group of cartoon characters from The Grinch, surrounded by green sparkles.

    Add The Grinch & Friends Festive Family Show to your Itinerary

    The Grinch & Friends Festive Family Show

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Join The Grinch and friends live on stage. Enjoy magical fun and games played with on stage characters like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Elsa singing LIVE! Numerous stage games and prizes, balloon drops and more, includes photographs and meet and…

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    20 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Grinch & Friends Festive Family Show
  15. Jonathan Eyre at the Wurlitzer Organ

    Add NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ to your Itinerary

    NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.

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    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ
  16. Close up view of Santa's hand holding a teacup with his little finger pointing out, in front of a plate of croissants.

    Add Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett

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    Christmas and New Year

    Consett

    Ho ho ho! Santa’s coming to town!
    Come and enjoy breakfast with Father Christmas this festive season at Empire Consett where young ones can receive a present and enjoy a light breakfast of toast and pastries with juice or water. Accompanying adults…

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    20 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:00
    More info for Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett
  17. A festive table spread with a Christmas tree in the background.

    Add Luxury Christmas Table Arrangement with Periwinkle Barn to your Itinerary

    Luxury Christmas Table Arrangement with Periwinkle Barn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Create a festive masterpiece in the Conservatory and embrace the art of seasonal floristry at our Luxury Christmas Table Arrangement Workshop. Set within the stunning glasshouse conservatory, this experience is guided by Deborah of Periwinkle Barn,…

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    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Luxury Christmas Table Arrangement with Periwinkle Barn
  18. Photograph of a museum or gallery setting where a guide explains exhibits to a group of four visitors. The scene features display cases with artifacts

    Add Bowes Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - The Bowes Museum

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    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Be transported to The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, a contemporary novel that follows Nora Seed as she finds herself in a mysterious library between life and death, where each book offers the chance to explore a different version of her life.…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

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    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Bowes Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - The Bowes Museum
  19. Elegant white font which reads 'Community Christmas Carol Service' on a red background with gold glitter to the left.

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    Community Christmas Carol Service

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a festive Community Christmas Carol Service in partnership with West Auckland Vineyard Church in the cosy surroundings of our hotel. Enjoy a joyful evening of traditional carols, warm hospitality, and seasonal cheer - perfect for getting…

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    From:
    21 Dec 2026Open 18:00 -
    More info for Community Christmas Carol Service
  20. A close up image of Santa smiling with a bucket of popcorn.

    Add Movies and Magic - Elf to your Itinerary

    Movies and Magic - Elf

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Snuggle up in your PJ’s, get comfy to watch the fabulous festive movie Elf, be in awe and entertained by our magician and enjoy endless popcorn, hot dogs, pizzas, potato wedges and Christmas stotties!

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    From:
    21 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 18:00
    More info for Movies and Magic - Elf
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