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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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
Bishop Auckland
Discover an 1,750 year old Roman altar in Gallery 1 at the Faith Museum. Dedicated around AD 275 to Fortuna Redux, goddess of safe homecomings, by a retired military architect from Binchester Roman Fort, this artifact offers a captivating glimpse…
Halloween
Durham
The Magic Corner is a custom built magic show bar located in the heart of Durham.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum is a major partnership between The Bowes Museum and the Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux (MuMa), Le Havre.
Arts & Crafts
Aykley Heads, Durham
Art. Music. Drinks. Late. First Friday every month starting 2 October 2026.
The Light, Durham City
Exhibition
Durham
Explore more than 250 years of Japanese ceramic art. Generously donated to the Oriental Museum in 2016 by collectors David and Anne Hyatt King, the Hyatt King collection comprises more than 2,000 ceramics spanning the eighteenth to the twentieth…
Lecture
Elvet Riverside, New Elvet
Yearly, October – April: The Centre for Foreign Language Study at Durham University offers evening language courses which are open to all. Languages available include Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian,…
October Half Term
Durham
Autumn has arrived! Leaves are falling, and the gardens are changing from bright green to lovely gold, orange, and brown.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert. Celebrate the festive season at our Friends' Christmas Concert with Durham Cathedral Young Singers, Rock Choir North East and the Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Land Shaping-Legacies explores how artists, collectors, curators and communities have shaped the way we see County Durham and the surrounding region. Bringing together prints, paintings, ceramics, everyday objects and co-created community works, the…
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Arts & Crafts
Staindrop
Step into a realm of exquisite beauty and craftsmanship with PeaceGold Jewellery House at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens where craftsmanship is not just a skill, but an art form.
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