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Experience the vibrancy of spring with our handpicked selection of spring events in Durham.
From blooming flower festivals to outdoor concerts, immerse yourself in the season's charm and energy. Discover a world of excitement and cultural enrichment as you explore Durham's spring events. Plan your spring getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the beauty of the season.
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Music Event
Beamish
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
Music Event
Shildon
A free in-person live song event, open to all singers who would like to sing a song in celebration of 200 years of railways. Sunday 25 May 2025 at 1pm. The event is also open to anyone who would like to join to listen.
Family Fun
Nenthead
A family-friendly event on Sunday 25 May, 1pm to 3pm at The Hive in Nenthead, concentrating on adders in the North Pennines. Find out why adders matter and then felt your own adder to take home. To book, please visit North Pennine's NatureFest
Workshop
Allendale
Learn how to create nature-inspired prints using botanicals collected from the North Pennines in this hands-on family friendly event.
Children/Family events
Durham
See the sheep shearer at work giving a series of Sheep Shearing demonstrations over the Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May 2025. Demonstrations start from 12 noon. All the other usual activities are available…
Children/Family events
Alston
Learn how to create nature-inspired prints using botanicals collected from the North Pennines in this hands-on family friendly event.
Markets
Durham
As part of Pride Weekend in Durham, the team from Bookwyrm are hosting a special Durham Pride Craft Market on Sunday 25th May in Durham Market Place.
Comedy
Durham City
The Durham Stand Society and Dweebs Comedy present the Durham Comedy Festival 2025! Partly run by students, the one day event on the 26th of May will feature comedians across three different venues in Durham.
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…
Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you.
Family Fun
Durham
Sprinkle a little magic into your May Half Term with our enchanting Fairy Fun Workshops!
Family Fun
Durham
This May Half Term, unleash your creativity in our Bookmark Making Workshops, inspired by our new exhibition, The Ushaw Editions.
Talks
Blackhall Library,
Join sculptor Ray Lonsdale, to discuss his life, work, inspiration and much more!
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s treasures and play games inspired by the…
Children/Family events
Brampton
Find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world in this family friendly event.
Nature
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.
Nature
Newbiggin
Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm.
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world (including the North Pennines) and get hands on with activities.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world at this family friendly event.
Talks
Seaham
Join Annie Doyle for her talk, 'Local History, Family History and my Writing Journey'.
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