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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. Adventurer exploring a mine.

    Add Mine Exploration - Weardale Adventures to your Itinerary

    Mine Exploration - Weardale Adventures

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    Bishop Auckland

    Step back in time and discover the hidden underground world of Weardale’s mining heritage.

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    1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    15 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Mine Exploration - Weardale Adventures
  2. A child looking through the telescope at Grassholme Observatory

    Add Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    nr Mickleton

    Due to popular demand, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive family event to educate on all things spacey.

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    1 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
    More info for Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
  3. A woman and boy sitting at a table eating pie, chips and peas

    Add Pies and Skies - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Pies and Skies - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Nenthead

    ​​​​​​Join Richard Darn at the Hive for this mash-up event on Saturday 1 November, 7pm to 10pm, combining a pie and peas supper and a fascinating talk on dark skies in the North Pennines – and why you should love them.

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    1 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Pies and Skies - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
  4. Silhouette of a person photographing The Milky Way from the hillside

    Add Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory

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    nr Mickleton

    Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey!

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    1 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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    15 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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    29 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
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    13 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
    More info for Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory
  5. A firework display

    Add Festival of Fireworks at Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    Festival of Fireworks at Durham Cricket

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    Bonfire Night

    Chester le Street

    The Festival of Fireworks is back and set to light up the skies over Banks Homes Riverside on Saturday 1st November 2025 in collaboration with Chester-le-Street CC.

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    1 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Festival of Fireworks at Durham Cricket
  6. Chris Difford

    Add Chris Difford: A Little Stand-Up And A Little Sit-Down at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Chris Difford: A Little Stand-Up And A Little Sit-Down at The Bowes Museum

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    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy an intimate performance by double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist and founding member of the rock group Squeeze, Chris Difford.

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    1 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Chris Difford: A Little Stand-Up And A Little Sit-Down at The Bowes Museum
  7. Audience watching the spectacular fireworks display from the arena: Pyromusical 2024

    Add Pyromusical - Kynren 2025 to your Itinerary

    Pyromusical - Kynren 2025

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    Bonfire Night

    Toronto, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for the seventh edition of our sensational Pyromusical on Saturday, 1st November 2025.

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    1 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Pyromusical - Kynren 2025
  8. Headshot of Hal Cruttenden wearing a suit and smiling.

    Add Hal Cruttenden "Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Hal Cruttenden "Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It" - The Witham

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    Barnard Castle

    Hal is back with a brand-new tour with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.

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    1 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Hal Cruttenden "Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It" - The Witham
  9. Fireworks by the River

    Add Fireworks by the River Hosted by Durham Amateur Rowing Club and 1860 Bar & Kitchen to your Itinerary

    Fireworks by the River Hosted by Durham Amateur Rowing Club and 1860 Bar & Kitchen

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    Bonfire Night

    Durham

    Tickets are now on sale for the annual fireworks evening on Sunday, November 2nd which promises to be our best fireworks display yet.

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    2 Nov 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for Fireworks by the River Hosted by Durham Amateur Rowing Club and 1860 Bar & Kitchen
  10. Crowds enjoying fireworks.

    Add Seaham Town Council Fireworks - Seaham Harbour Marina to your Itinerary

    Seaham Town Council Fireworks - Seaham Harbour Marina

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    Bonfire Night

    Seaham

    Enjoy a spectactular fireworks display hosted by Seaham Town Council, hot food, hot drinks, sweet treats, and an amazing view!

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    2 Nov 2025Open 18:30 -
    More info for Seaham Town Council Fireworks - Seaham Harbour Marina
  11. Prof Sophie Scott, Duncan Wardle, Sir Vince Cable and Martha Deiros Collado

    Add TEDxDurham - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    TEDxDurham - Gala Durham

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    Durham

    Durham, UK – September 2025 – Durham will welcome back the return of TEDxDurham on Sunday, 2 November 2025 at the Gala Durham.

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    2 Nov 2025
    More info for TEDxDurham - Gala Durham
  12. Fireworks over the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Fireworks Extravaganza - Hardwick Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Fireworks Extravaganza - Hardwick Hall Hotel

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    Bonfire Night

    Sedgefield

    Experience the annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Hardwick Hall Hotel.
    Hardwick Hall Hotel presents the annual FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!

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    From:
    2 Nov 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
    From:
    5 Nov 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
    More info for Fireworks Extravaganza - Hardwick Hall Hotel
  13. A firework display

    Add Coxhoe Firework Display to your Itinerary

    Coxhoe Firework Display

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    Bonfire Night

    Coxhoe

    Join us for the annual Fireworks Extravaganza in Coxhoe. Display, fairground rides and refreshments.

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    From:
    2 Nov 2025Open 16:30 - 19:45
    More info for Coxhoe Firework Display
  14. Se Gæst | The Guest. Person in armour with the head of a monster.

    Add Se Gæst | The Guest at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Se Gæst | The Guest at Auckland Palace

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    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    A new production by Anthony Lo-Giudice. Through dance, live music, puppetry, and storytelling Se Gæst | The Guest examines who we are, where we come from, and where we are going as a group of people who currently call England home.

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    2 Nov 2025Open 14:00 -
    More info for Se Gæst | The Guest at Auckland Palace
  15. Alice Guy-Blache Film

    Add FILM Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache (PG) to your Itinerary

    FILM Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache (PG)

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    Shadforth

    A rare chance to see this documentary about the first female filmmaker and learn about the history of film.

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    2 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:15
    More info for FILM Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache (PG)
  16. Fireworks display going off over Beamish Hall Hotel

    Add Fireworks Extravaganza at Beamish Hall to your Itinerary

    Fireworks Extravaganza at Beamish Hall

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    Bonfire Night

    Stanley

    The Beamish Hall Fireworks Extravaganza returns for 2025 – and this time, it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!

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    From:
    2 Nov 2025to5 Nov 2025
    More info for Fireworks Extravaganza at Beamish Hall
  17. Folk musicians playing together in the Band Hall in The Pit Village.

    Add Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Beamish

    Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village.  Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm.

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    From:
    2 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Folk on Sunday - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  18. Colourful illustration of young people using technology

    Add Addressing the climate emergency – How to inspire local action to your Itinerary

    Addressing the climate emergency – How to inspire local action

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    Local Events

    Riverside Place, Durham City

    This free, interactive event explores how identity influences everyday sustainable behaviours and how these insights can inform more effective community and organisational initiatives.

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    From:
    3 Nov 2025Open 12:30 - 14:00
    More info for Addressing the climate emergency – How to inspire local action
  19. A historical fan with an image of a milkmaid displayed on a white background

    Add In Conversation with Mary Cooper - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    In Conversation with Mary Cooper - The Bowes Museum

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    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    Fans are much more than just fashionable accessories. They are works of art, learning tools, parlour games and forms of advertisements. Each fan carries its own story, reflecting the fashions, skills and social life of the time.

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    From:
    4 Nov 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for In Conversation with Mary Cooper - The Bowes Museum
  20. Fireworks.

    Add Fireworks Spectacular - High Whitworth Playing Fields to your Itinerary

    Fireworks Spectacular - High Whitworth Playing Fields

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    Bonfire Night

    Spennymoor

    Fireworks Spectacular at High Whitworth Playing Fields, Wednesday 5th November 2025.

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    From:
    5 Nov 2025Open 17:30 - 20:00
    More info for Fireworks Spectacular - High Whitworth Playing Fields
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