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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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Stargazing Events
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…
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Halloween
Lanchester
Are you brave enough to come to Hall Hill Farm for a ghoulishly-good time?
Exhibition
Lanchester
The annual exhibition of artwork by Lanchester Art Group with many paintings for sale.
Guided Walk
Seaham
An interesting and comprehensive introduction to foraging for beginners and more experienced foragers alike. Approximately 3.5 hours exploring the farm and meeting and eating the characters - the plants that is!
Music Event
Beamish
Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!
Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
GALLUS is Connor’s fourth solo hour. A prolific joke writer whose lightning fast, razor-sharp wit combines with his signature single malt Scottish-level cynicism to help create the perfect storm of brilliant jokes performed by a disarming comedy…
Demonstration
Sedgefield
Susan Hall presents memories of Vietnam.
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.
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.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
One of the UK's most in-demand comedians, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage, delivering unstoppable energy, razor-sharp wit, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder.
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an evening of pottery painting and fun.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
The event 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, where he was Director and CEO for over…
Stargazing Events
Blanchland
Are we alone in the universe? This question has fascinated humans for a long time, and it has regularly come up as a conversation topic on previous stargazing events at The Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland.
Food & Drink
Chester le Street
Our Whisky tasting sessions provide a genuine insight into how one should ‘nose’ the whisky before defining how one should really taste it.
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2025 – running for a week between Friday 24 October and Sunday 2 November.
Concert
The College, Durham
Pop-Disco powerhouse BONEY M. will be performing live inside Durham Cathedral on Friday 24th October 2025!
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.
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!
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