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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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Outdoor Adventure Activities
Staindrop
Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle's extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park's history.
Outdoor Event
Horden, Peterlee
Join us during this year's Great British Beach Clean Week at Horden Beach and help keep our coast litter free!
Halloween
Durham
The Magic Corner is a custom built magic show bar located in the heart of Durham.
Comedy
Durham
The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (in many ways it’s actually the last thing…
Outdoor Event
Seaham
Join us during this year's Great British Beach Clean Week at Seaham Hall Beach and help keep our coast litter free!
Music Event
Durham City
Big vibes. Live sounds. Killer cocktails.
Every Friday from 8pm, Slug & Lettuce Walkergate turns up the energy with S&L LIVE — bringing you fresh local talent, feel-good anthems, and the soundtrack the start of your weekend deserves.
Join us on…
Food & Drink Festival
Sedgefield
ONE of the North East’s top festivals will be adding a new dimension to this year’s event – by supporting a charity which is working to restore native oysters to the region.
Food & Drink Festival
Durham
LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Aycliffe, Street Food Carousel.
Talks
Durham
Join us for an audience with Sunderland Legends Peter Reid and Kevin Phillips.
Music Event
Durham
Renowned for their distinctive compositions and innovative use of effects and loops, the Mark Williams Trio crafts a unique modern sound that distinguishes them from traditional guitar-led jazz trios.
Outdoor Event
Seaham
Dive into coastal adventures! Hands‑on workshops for ages 10–18 to explore, protect & celebrate the North East shoreline.
Halloween
Our multi-award-winning attractions offer something truly unique to any Halloween events the world over. We pride ourselves on reaching and engaging our guests in complex and completely different environments, causing fear and fun all round. No maze…
Heritage Open Days
Palace Green, Durham
As we take the first steps in this shared journey, we invite you to come and see the new Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer and hear about opportunities to get involved. The Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer is Durham Cathedral’s…
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.
Concert
Durham
Join for an Evening of Kate Bush performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in Durham Cathedral this September. Let Me In are back with a brand new show, exploring the evocative music of Kate Bush, on a UK Cathedral tour in late…
Food & Drink Festival
Riverside, Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-EATS returns for its milestone fifth anniversary in 2026, bringing its biggest celebration yet to Chester-le-Street.
Talks
Shildon
The opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in September 1825 transformed Shildon into one of the world's first railway towns. But that was only the beginning. As Shildon grew, Shildon Works became a nationally significant centre for wagon…
Workshop
Darlington
Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens for a beautifully relaxed autumn dried flower wreath workshop, set against views over the Walled Gardens.
Road Show
Stanley
Start your engines and get to Beamish to see the NECPWA fantastic display of cars on the museum’s Events Field. For more information, keep checking back here or follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages. As with all daytime events, you can use…
Guided Walk
Durham
Join walk leaders Janet and Steven to explore the countryside on Durham's doorstep. You'll follow the River Wear through the peaceful surroundings of the green space surprisingly close to the city centre. Approximately 4 miles/6.5km.
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