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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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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
The Bishop Trevor Rooms at Auckland Palace will host an exhibition of the works of artist and poet Roger Wagner. Weaving together Biblical narratives and contemporary landscapes, Wagner's visionary paintings explore the mysteries of human existence.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art – he did not seek simply to record details of the mining industry but expressed…
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Golf Events
Forest-in-Teesdale,
Nestled in the stunning countryside of Teesdale, Barnard Castle Golf Club offers an unforgettable golfing experience in the heart of the North East.
Nature
Durham
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.
Workshop
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
A selection of bee related short courses, hosted at our workshops beside the River Tees in Middleton-In-Teesdale. Join our expert Beekeeper to learn something new about bees!
Historical
Durham
Join volunteer Chris for a guided tour of Crook Hall Gardens and the medieval hall. Learn about the history of the home, all the way back 1217, when it first appears in written records. Hear about some of the fascinating families who lived here over…
Guided Walk
Durham
A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.
Summer Event
Bearpark, Durham
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Step inside the working imagination of Norman Cornish in this intimate exhibition, bringing together finished drawings, paintings and watercolours alongside the preparatory sketches that shaped them.
Historical
Durham
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026) as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of one of Britain’s most extraordinary historic libraries.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
A courageous man and his ‘naughtily translated’ book
Exhibition
Durham
Discover the history of the Durham Light Infantry and the remarkable life stories of "The Durhams" from 1758 to today in this bold new permanent exhibition at The Light.
Exhibition
Durham
This major exhibition brings together groundbreaking works by a diverse group of international artists who explore light in innovative and unexpected ways.
The Light, Durham City
Workshop
Aykley Heads, Durham
Regular events for curious minds and creative hands every Thursday from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. A new weekly programme of events making Thursday evenings at The Light a regular fixture in Durham's cultural calendar.
The Light, Durham City
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
An extended version of the museum’s recent and highly successful exhibition, Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary in the Fashion & Textile Gallery. It honours one of fashion’s most provocative and imaginative British designers,…
Exhibition
The Sands, Durham
portrAIt: An exploration of photography, promptography and the algorithmic mirror of AI
Talks
The College, Durham
Talk on Harrison & Harrison Organ Builders by Andrew Scott.
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on Sri Lanka Men in a thrilling one day international on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Outdoor Event
Blackhall Colliery,
Come along to Blackhall Rocks Beach and help us clean the beach during the Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean Week so it is a better and safer place for wildlife, and us! We will also be carrying out some Marine Conservation…
Talks
Stockton Road, Durham
Join May Thar, Ambassador for The Borgen Project, for a 20-minute information session exploring global poverty, international development and how ordinary citizens can use political advocacy to create change.
The session will introduce The Borgen…
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