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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. Two children dressed in Halloween costumes at Hall Hill Farm

    Add Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm to your Itinerary

    Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm

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    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Are you brave enough to come to Hall Hill Farm for a ghoulishly-good time?

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    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm
  2. Exterior view of Raby Castle

    Add Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

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    Talks

    Staindrop

    Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of history as we unveil the hidden stories and treasures of Raby Castle.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    8 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle
  3. Someone holding a tortoise in their hand.

    Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

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    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden
  4. Villains Incoming with date and location of event.

    Add Villains Unleashed - The Hole in Wand to your Itinerary

    Villains Unleashed - The Hole in Wand

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    Halloween

    Seaham

    Expect chaos around every corner, spellbinding surprises, and a battle of good vs. evil as you putt your way through their twisted takeover.

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    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Villains Unleashed - The Hole in Wand
  5. A man dressed on Folk costume at Beamish Museum.

    Add Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum

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    Beamish

    Come and join us this October Half-Term for fun and folklore. From Saturday, 25th October to Sunday, 2nd November, join us for a programme of activities as we delve into the quirky, mysterious, and sometimes spooky world of North East folklore.

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    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum
  6. Stargazing at Raby Castle

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    Stargazing at Raby Castle

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    Staindrop

    This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to explore the night sky under the expert guidance of a professional astronomer. Whether you are an experienced stargazer or a newcomer to astronomy, this session promises to provide valuable insights…

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    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    15 Nov 2025Open 18:00 -
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    22 Nov 2025Open 18:00 -
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 18:00 -
    More info for Stargazing at Raby Castle
  7. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Gothic Gargoyles Halloween Trail - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Gothic Gargoyles Halloween Trail - Hardwick Park

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    Sedgefield

    Gargoyles have descended on Hardwick Park this Halloween.  But do not fear, they are here to scare away any Halloween evil spirits and protect the park. Can you collect all of the letters to work out which building acts as a portal for spirits to…

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    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Gothic Gargoyles Halloween Trail - Hardwick Park
  8. Raby Castle lit up at night time

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    Family Halloween Torchlight Tour at Raby Castle

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    Staindrop

    Join us for a special spooky family tour of Raby Castle …with a difference!

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    25 Oct 2025to1 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
    More info for Family Halloween Torchlight Tour at Raby Castle
  9. Spooky image of one of the Raby Castle towers

    Add Haunted Raby: Tour by Torchlight at Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Haunted Raby: Tour by Torchlight at Raby Castle Park and Gardens

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    Halloween

    Staindrop

    Join us at dusk for a special torchlit tour of Raby Castle. Find out from our guides about the unexplained phenomenon and reported hauntings witnessed over centuries at the castle.

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    25 Oct 2025to1 Nov 2025Open 17:30 - 19:00
    More info for Haunted Raby: Tour by Torchlight at Raby Castle Park and Gardens
  10. Child looking at the Halloween trail in the Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle

    Add Halloween After Dark in The Plotters' Forest - Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Halloween After Dark in The Plotters' Forest - Raby Castle Park and Gardens

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    Halloween

    Staindrop

    Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail in The Plotters Forest.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025
    From:
    29 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025
    More info for Halloween After Dark in The Plotters' Forest - Raby Castle Park and Gardens
  11. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add October half term: Autumn nature trail at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    October half term: Autumn nature trail at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Explore the gardens on a self-led trail this half term.

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    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for October half term: Autumn nature trail at Crook Hall Gardens
  12. The Aurora Borealis in colours green and red

    Add Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Old School House, Allenheads

    Experience the magic of the night sky and discover the science, beauty, and mystery of the Aurora Borealis at the Allenheads Observatory at ACA, on Saturday 25 October, 8pm to 10pm.

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    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
  13. A spooky staircase in Raby Castle

    Add Hauntings and Happenings Family Evening Tour at Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Hauntings and Happenings Family Evening Tour at Raby Castle Park and Gardens

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    Halloween

    Staindrop

    Join us for a special spooky family tour of Raby Castle …with a difference! Bring your own torch and our knowledgeable guides will escort you through some of our favourite rooms in the castle at twilight.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to1 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
    More info for Hauntings and Happenings Family Evening Tour at Raby Castle Park and Gardens
  14. Spooky family with bats - Cliffecon Halloween Edition

    Add Cliffecon - Halloween Edition at Oak Leaf Sports Complex to your Itinerary

    Cliffecon - Halloween Edition at Oak Leaf Sports Complex

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    Halloween

    Newton Aycliffe

    Cliffecon Halloween Edition will be taking place on Saturday 25th October 2025 at Oakleaf Sports Complex.
    You can expect all the delicious geekiness of Cliffecon but with a spooky twist!

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    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Cliffecon - Halloween Edition at Oak Leaf Sports Complex
  15. Workshop learn to draw a fantasy map by hand with picture of artist Kevin Sheehan drawing a map with pen and ink

    Add Learn to Draw a Fantasy Map to your Itinerary

    Learn to Draw a Fantasy Map

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    Workshop

    Prince Bishops Place, Durham City

    Cartographic artist Kevin Sheehan will teach you how to hand-draw a fantasy map with pen and ink.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30
    More info for Learn to Draw a Fantasy Map
  16. Autumnal poster showing leaves, pumpkins and seasonal vegetables.

    Add Autumn Craft Fayre - Chester-le-Street Methodist Church to your Itinerary

    Autumn Craft Fayre - Chester-le-Street Methodist Church

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    Arts & Crafts

    Chester-le-Street

    Discover unique handmade treasures, from beautiful pyrography and cards, fused glass, jewellery, to so much more. The perfect place for a special gift.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Autumn Craft Fayre - Chester-le-Street Methodist Church
  17. Lanchester Food Week logo showing chef's hat, spoons and stars.

    Add Lanchester Food Week to your Itinerary

    Lanchester Food Week

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    Food Events

    Lanchester

    Lanchester Food Week is a celebration of the amazing food outlets in the charming village of Lanchester, taking place over October half-term week 25th October - 2nd November 2025. 

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Lanchester Food Week
  18. Sarah Nelson home/studio

    Add Sarah Nelson Open Studio to your Itinerary

    Sarah Nelson Open Studio

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    Arts & Crafts

    Bishop Auckland

    Following her new home/studio being featured on Grand Designs, Sarah is opening her gallery and studio to the public. All welcome

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    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Sarah Nelson Open Studio
  19. Children two children laughing. One dressed as a witch and the other wearing an orange top with a bat pattern.

    Add Fa-BOO-lous Halloween - Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Fa-BOO-lous Halloween - Adventure Valley

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    Halloween

    Brasside, Durham

    This October, join our Fa-BOO-lous Fun event, where there will be more giggles than ghouls for all the family! This event is friendly for kids of all ages - no scaries, but plenty of adventure and fun!

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Fa-BOO-lous Halloween - Adventure Valley
  20. The Moon © Graham Relf

    Add Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Newbiggin

    ​​​​​​Our self-guided trail this half term holiday is a Moon-themed treasure trail, all part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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