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Spring Events

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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  1. A couple on their wedding day posing for a photo at Beamish Hall Country Hotel

    Beamish Hall Country House Hotel Wedding Fair

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Stanley

    Official Luxury Wedding Fair on Sunday 8th February 2026. A Beautiful Wedding Venue & An Amazing Array of The Very Best Local Wedding Suppliers Exhibiting.

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    8 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Beamish Hall Country House Hotel Wedding Fair
  2. 1900s Pit Village band hall

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

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    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.

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    8 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    8 Mar 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    12 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  3. Simon Brodkin

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!

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    From:
    10 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Simon Brodkin - Work In Progress
  4. Bottles and glasses of wine.

    Add Wine Tasting Experience at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Wine Tasting Experience at Ushaw

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    Food & Drink

    Durham

    Join us for an informal evening of wine tasting, on Thursday 12 February from 7pm, where our host Chloe from Field & Fodder will guide you through an introduction to wine tasting, a relaxed and friendly way to build confidence in understanding what…

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    From:
    12 Feb 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Wine Tasting Experience at Ushaw
  5. stars in sky by High Force Hotel

    Add Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    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.

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    12 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026
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    20 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026
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    27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026
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    13 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
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    19 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026
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    27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
    More info for Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
  6. Paul Sinah

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Paul Sinha - 2 Sinha Lifetime to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Paul Sinha - 2 Sinha Lifetime

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes, his Radio 4 series, and his decision to write a memoir, rather than a hastily patched together murder mystery, Paul is not ready to exit the stage…

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    13 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Paul Sinha - 2 Sinha Lifetime
  7. Illustration of a Masquerade Ball

    Add Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland to your Itinerary

    Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland

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    Valentines Day

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Step into a night of mystery and thrill at our Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by the one and only Dean Midas! This exclusive event is inspired by the chilling, award-winning short slasher films shot in the same building by Dean Midas…

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    13 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland
  8. Artwork and paint.

    Add February Half Term Activities 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    February Half Term Activities 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Explore a range of fun, family activities at Beamish Museum!

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026
    More info for February Half Term Activities 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  9. Spindizzy attraction at Diggerland Durham

    Add Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland to your Itinerary

    Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland

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    Children/Family events

    Langley Park

    A special half term offer at Diggerland Durham, Buy 2, get 2 free!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland
  10. The Bowes Museum at night

    Add Bowes Lates to your Itinerary

    Bowes Lates

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    Festival

    The Bowes Museum is inviting visitors to step inside after hours for the first in a series of Bowes Lates, a new way to enjoy a cultural evening of art, food and more in a relaxed atmosphere. The event takes place on Saturday, 14 February 2026, from…

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    14 Feb 2026
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  11. Two children in The Plotters' Forest pointing to a dragon hatching from an egg at Raby Castle.

    Add The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle

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    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    February Half Term Fun at The Plotters’ Forest Adventure Playground.

    Step into a world of wonder on our brand-new Dragon Quest, weaved amongst the winding paths of our Christmas tree plantation. This family-friendly adventure invites little…

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle
  12. Galentines Bottomless Brunch Feb 14th. Poster shows a border of hearts.

    Add Galentine's Bottomless Brunch - Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Galentine's Bottomless Brunch - Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Valentines Day

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Who says Valentine's Day is just for couples? This year, we are celebrating the true loves of your life—your best friends!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
    More info for Galentine's Bottomless Brunch - Manor House Hotel & Spa
  13. High Force Waterfall

    Add The High Force Space Adventure Trail to your Itinerary

    The High Force Space Adventure Trail

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    Children/Family events

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    Spark your little one's curiosity on all things astronomy and space, whilst reaping the benefits of the outdoors in the beautiful setting of High Force Hotel & Waterfall. It is the perfect way to explore the wonders of the night sky, during the day!

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026
    More info for The High Force Space Adventure Trail
  14. Two children dressed as servants in the kitchen at Raby Castle. The little girl stands next to a mixing bowl, and the boy has a bow and arrow.

    Add The Servant School at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    The Servant School at Raby Castle

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    Family Fun

    Staindrop

    Wanted: Half Term Helpers. This February Half Term we are looking for little ones to join us here at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens for Servant School as you discover what life was really like behind the scenes as a castle servant.

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Servant School at Raby Castle
  15. The Pitman's Parliament room in Redhills Miners Hall

    Add Discover Redhills: Past, Present and Future Guided Tour to your Itinerary

    Discover Redhills: Past, Present and Future Guided Tour

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    Type:

    Heritage

    Durham City

    Whether you’re passionate about Durham’s coalfield heritage, curious about social change, or simply looking for a unique experience, a Redhills tour offers a rare insight into the power of community and solidarity.

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
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    17 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 14:30
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    28 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
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    4 Mar 2026Open 16:00 - 17:30
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    15 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
    More info for Discover Redhills: Past, Present and Future Guided Tour
  16. A close up photograph of a Chinese astronomical clock face.

    Add Family Activities: Tick Tock - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Tick Tock - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Learn all about our special Chinese clock and make a super star decoration to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Tick Tock - Durham University Oriental Museum
  17. My Deadly Valentine. Illustration of a woman holding a rose and a book titled '101 Shades of Love'.

    Add My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Valentines Day

    Chester le Street

    Nora Chance is ready to debut her newest book, 101 Shades of Love. But with three dead fiancés in her past, Nora’s own love story seems destined to stay between the covers of her novels.

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
    More info for My Deadly Valentine - Lumley Castle Hotel
  18. Orchestra playing in candlelight

    Add Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight to your Itinerary

    Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Celebrate Valentine's night with an unforgettable evening of music in one of Durham's most romantic settings. Step into the timeless beauty of Durham Cathedral, the perfect stage for a night of passion and elegance.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
  19. County Durham Libraries - Festival of Local Authors.

    Durham Festival of Local Authors

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Festival Of Local Authors - County Durham Libraries, Monday 16th - Friday 20th February 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Feb 2026to20 Feb 2026
    More info for Durham Festival of Local Authors
  20. Pink Roses

    Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club

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    Type:

    Demonstration

    Sedgefield

    Our February meeting will take place on 17th February at 7:15pm at Sedgefield Parish Hall.

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    From:
    17 Feb 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club
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