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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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Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.
Show / Display
Durham
On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
Children/Family events
Beamish
See a remarkable carriage driving competition by the Concours d'International d'Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) take place around the museum.
Exhibition
Newton Aycliffe
Darlington Model Railway club will be hosting its annual exhibition in the Oakleaf Sports Centre but this year helping to celebrate the 200 years of the railway.
Heritage Open Days
Palace Green, Durham City
A free self-guided visit to Durham Castle to enjoy the historic and beautiful surroundings at your own pace.
Golf Events
Durham
Open events at Brancepeth are extremely popular and usually sell out very quickly as they attract visitors from all over the North of England and beyond. We pride ourselves in making everyone’s visit to our golf course memorable by delivering…
Talks
Barnard Castle
Be You at The Bowes is a LGBTQIA+ co-production working group is the first of its kind at the Museum, teaming up with regional partners and working as a community to learn from one another and grow together. The group will investigate…
Show / Display
Sedgefield
Susan Fairhurst presenting Catch of the Day.
Talks
Shildon
As we’re into the Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary year, we’re teaming up with the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Jane Hackworth-Young to present a series of talks at Timothy Hackworth’s own Institute.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion exhibition.
Exhibition
Shildon
A chance to visit a mobile exhibition train that looks at the railway and freight industry, showcasing how rail transport can help address future challenges.
Participatory Event
Sedgefield
Come and join us for our Coffee Morning!
Entry is just £2, which includes a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious slice of cake or a scone.
Festival
Sedgefield
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Big Fat Greek Fest!
Exhibition
The College, Durham
Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.
Festival
Darlington and Stockton
Two major outdoor events inspired by the Stockton and Darlington Railway story.
Children/Family events
Marley Hill, Tanfield
Join us this September for the Diesel Pioneers Gala, a standout event in our Tanfield300 celebrations! Taking place on the 20th and 21st of September 2025, this gala is a tribute to the industrial diesel locomotives that played a vital role in…
Children/Family events
Beamish
Visit our 1940s Farm to learn about life in the British countryside during the Second World War.
Guided Walk
Newbiggin
Join Altogether Archaeology on a 4 mile guided walk to see how people lived and used the Teesdale landscape.
Theatre
Shildon
‘STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS’ is a new period costume drama, telling the extraordinary story of the birth of the railways.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
After helping at the scene of a fatal accident, Frances finds her life changed.
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