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Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm
Type
Type:
Halloween
This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026to12 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 18 Oct 2026to19 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Developing Your Writing with Jerwood Fellows - Durham Book Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
For early career writers, making the jump from debut publication to the next project can be complex and full of uncertainty. In this event, writers Kym Deyn, Katherine Horrex and J.A. Mensah will speak about their experiences as New Writing North’s…
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
North East Fantasy - Durham Book Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
North East authors H.F. Askwith and Hannah Kaner talk about their latest novels, Half a Dark Heart and A Snake Among Swans. They will discuss what makes a great fantasy novel, from seriously bold heroines and magical settings to reimagined myths and…
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
Life Writing with Louise Doughty and Nicola Wilding - Durham Book Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
When secret truths are revealed about our families’ inner lives, how do writers portray them faithfully and respectfully in their work?
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
Sleep Stories: Romalyn Ante, Naomi Booth and Sarah Hall - Durham Book Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Writers Romalyn Ante, Naomi Booth and Sarah Hall join us to discuss three specially commissioned short stories, which form part of Sleep Stories, a podcast series blending science and fiction, inspired by the contemporary sleep crisis.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
PBS Showcase with Clementine Ewokolo Burnley, Helen Mort and Padraig Regan - Durham Book Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
The Poetry Book Society presents three award-winning poets featured in their prestigious Autumn 2026 recommendations list.
Dates
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study
Type
Type:
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,…
Dates
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- 12 Oct 2026to11 Dec 2026
Eagles By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Concert
Durham City
Featuring a spellbinding cast of West End singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits, as you've never heard them before!
Dates
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- 15 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:15
North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is back for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November. This year is the tenth edition of the annual festival. Events are being organised by the North Pennines National Landscape team and a…
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Join the Grassholme Observatory team beneath the dark skies of Grassholme Observatory on Friday 16 October 2026, 8pm to 11pm, for an unforgettable evening exploring one of nature's greatest spectacles – the Milky Way.
Venue
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
The event on Friday 16 October 2026, 8pm to 11pm, will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory,…
Venue
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Bowie By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Concert
Durham City
We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed by candlelight.
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:15
North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026
Type
Type:
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November.
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
An Audience with Dr Margaret Bradshaw - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Talks
Barnard Castle
Celebrate the remarkable Upper Teesdale landscape and the rare flora found across the valley at this special evening with local botanist and ecologist Dr Margaret Bradshaw MBE.
Venue
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO
Type
Type:
Comedy
Barnard Castle
In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them. And maybe, just maybe.. you learn to love yourself too.
Dates
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- 16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
Outdoor Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Dates
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- 17 Oct 2026
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- 21 Nov 2026
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- 19 Dec 2026
Halloween At Hardwick Park - Hardwick Park
Type
Type:
Halloween
Stockton-on-Tees
Step into Storytime: Ten Little Monsters
Outdoor discover sessions for 5's and under involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Price: £7 per childDates
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- 17 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
Halloween Fun At The Farm - Down At The Farm
Type
Type:
Halloween
Houghton le Spring
Join us for some Spooky Halloween Fun! Choose from 17th/18th or 24th- 31st October. Visit our outdoor pumpkin patch and choose your pumpkin to carve or take home.(remember to bring your carving kits) Entry to the pumpkin patch is £3.50 on the day…
Dates
- From:
- 17 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Wellies, Wildlife & Autumn Fun Trail - October Half Term 2026 - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
October Half Term
Durham
Autumn has arrived! Leaves are falling, and the gardens are changing from bright green to lovely gold, orange, and brown.
Dates
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- 17 Oct 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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