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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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Wellness Event
Durham
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.
Family Fun
Durham City
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…
Pantomimes
Beamish
Our Beamish Pantomime is back… oh yes it is! Join us in our 1950s welfare hall for a show like no other, full of music, mischief and a little touch of magic!
Workshop
Bishop Auckland
For the first several Saturdays of 2026, Petrichor will be devoted to learning new skills and encouraging us all to be a bit more adventurous in our making. Saturdays, booking required.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Archaeologists uncovering the hidden history of Auckland Palace are inviting the public behind the scenes as historic finds from eight years of excavations are analysed in a new ‘open laboratory’ in Bishop Auckland town centre. Fridays weekly…
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Exhibition
Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees
S&DR200 culminates with Perfume, a free exhibition at Preston Park by world-renowned, visionary projection artist Yann Nguema.
Food Events
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.
Children/Family events
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Food & Drink
Durham City
Durham Restaurant Week is set to return at the end of January, serving up a tempting menu of cut-price deals to help diners banish the winter blues and give city centre businesses a welcome post-Christmas boost.
Exhibition
Durham
Architecture & Design in the Age of Louis XIV: Treasures from Ushaw’s Library Collection, experience a visual tour of 17th-century France through the lens of the Cabinet du Roi, a magnificent suite of books created to broadcast the glory of Louis…
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Professional artist and tutor Jo Pickering has been teaching art classes at The Witham for the past 5 years. Her classes are very popular and students have enjoyed working in a variety of media from drawing, watercolour and oil painting. These are…
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Gavin Webster is back on tour again, this time with his acclaimed Edinburgh show 'The Gathering Of The Gav' with brand new routines added to it to make it an unforgettable theatre experience.
Music Event
Durham City
Durham Miners Association present an evening of live music.
Music Event
Durham City
Come and join us for a night of fast paced fun, food and interaction.
Stargazing Events
nr Mickleton
Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey!
Concert
Durham City
Durham Cathedral Choir performs Handel’s ever-popular Messiah with acclaimed early music specialists the Avison Ensemble. Enjoy well-loved music retelling the story of Christ, including the majestic ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus, one of the most famous pieces…
Family Fun
Durham City
Learn about birds from the beautiful forests of South Asia and make your own feathered friend to take home.
Local Events
Durham
Community Coffee Morning-everyone welcome. Come and meet others in your local community, in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall.
Talks
Barnard Castle
The fashion industry plays a significant role in the climate crisis and is often guilty of greenwashing. Join Gillian Smellie for an enlightening talk on ethical fashion and discover how intentional choices can help you adopt a more sustainable…
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
Amanda Wingfield lives in her glorious past while struggling to make ends meet. A Gentleman Caller is arranged for her daughter, but will it all go to plan?
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