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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. Spring planter with colourful flowers.

    Add Create Your Own Spring Planter - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Create Your Own Spring Planter - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Workshop

    Staindrop

    Welcome Spring with a bright and joyful Spring Planter Workshop with Deborah from Periwinkle Barn. In this hands‑on session, you’ll design your own beautiful planter filled with fresh spring blooms, soft greenery, and uplifting seasonal colour.

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    25 Apr 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Create Your Own Spring Planter - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  2. Various model trains

    Add Hornby Railway Collectors’ Association Exhibition at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Hornby Railway Collectors’ Association Exhibition at Locomotion

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    Exhibition

    Shildon

    See incredible model railway layouts and brilliant models in action in this exhibition of vintage Hornby products and more. 

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    From:
    25 Apr 2026to26 Apr 2026
    More info for Hornby Railway Collectors’ Association Exhibition at Locomotion
  3. SPARC Summit Late - Space - Art - Conversation

    Add SPARC Summit Late at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    SPARC Summit Late at Ushaw

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    Talks

    Durham

    Explore the big ideas in space through art, music and conversation at this one-night-only experience, in an immersive, historic setting.

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    From:
    28 Apr 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for SPARC Summit Late at Ushaw
  4. Couple peering into Chapter House at Durham Cathedral

    Add Durham Cathedral Secret Spaces to your Itinerary

    Durham Cathedral Secret Spaces

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    Exhibition

    Durham City

    This unique tour makes an ideal experience for those wanting to delve deeper into history and see parts of Durham Cathedral that are rarely open to the public.

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    28 Apr 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Durham Cathedral Secret Spaces
  5. A Guided Bluebell Walk. A bluebell wood at Raby Castle.

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    A Guided Bluebell Walk

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    Staindrop

    Experience the enchanting beauty of spring with the Bluebell Walk at Raby Castle. Hike uphill through the castle's picturesque woodlands, where vibrant carpets of bluebells create a breathtaking natural display.

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    30 Apr 2026to10 May 2026
    More info for A Guided Bluebell Walk
  6. Bluebells in woodland with sunlight coming through the trees.

    Add A Guided Bluebell Walk - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    A Guided Bluebell Walk - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Staindrop

    Guided Walk Through the Historic Woodlands. Experience the enchanting beauty of spring with the Bluebell Walk at Raby Castle. Hike uphill through the castle’s picturesque woodlands, where vibrant carpets of bluebells create a breathtaking natural…

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    30 Apr 2026to10 May 2026
    More info for A Guided Bluebell Walk - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  7. Silhouette of a crowd against a bright yellow light.

    Add Into the Light Spotlight: Culture County Conversation to your Itinerary

    Into the Light Spotlight: Culture County Conversation

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    Talks

    Durham

    Join artists, creatives and partners from across County Durham for an interactive event exploring the future of culture in our county.
    Into the Light invites artists, creative practitioners, cultural organisations and partners from across County…

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    30 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 18:30
    More info for Into the Light Spotlight: Culture County Conversation
  8. Colourful surreal illustration of a man's head amongst a blue cloudy sky with animals, hills, a plane and a little girl sliding from a cloud around hi

    Add Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble to your Itinerary

    Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

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    Durham

    A unique concert will take place on the 1st of May at the magnificent Durham Cathedral.

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    1 May 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
    More info for Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble
  9. Trains at Locomotion

    Add Festival of Steam at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Festival of Steam at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    A celebration of steam traction, featuring storytelling with Caroline Hardie.

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    From:
    2 May 2026to4 May 2026
    More info for Festival of Steam at Locomotion
  10. Crookfest 26. List of bands, and background image of a crowd with their hands in the air.

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    Crookfest'26

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    Festival

    Willington , Crook

    Crook Fest 2026. ​​​​​One day. Three stages. 18 bands.

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    3 May 2026Open 11:30 - 22:30
    More info for Crookfest'26
  11. May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'

    Add May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North' to your Itinerary

    May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'

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    Family Fun

    Beamish

    Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional May Day in The Pit Village and at Pockerley Old Hall.

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    3 May 2026to4 May 2026
    More info for May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'
  12. Illustration of a tractor mowing a lawn against a background of blue sky, sunshine and fluffy white clouds.

    Add Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Children/Family events

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Little Farmers: Baby Sensory Experience at The Paddocks

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    From:
    4 May 2026to18 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
    From:
    1 June 2026to29 June 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30
    More info for Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park
  13. Little Farmers - Tiny Tots. Illustration of a tractor on a hill against a background of blue sky and sunshine.

    Add Little Farmers: Tiny Tots - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Little Farmers: Tiny Tots - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Children/Family events

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Little Farmers: Toddler Sensory Experience at The Paddocks.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026to18 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
    From:
    1 June 2026to29 June 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30
    More info for Little Farmers: Tiny Tots - High Farm Holiday Park
  14. Public Lecture: Cosmos to Clinic: Towards Personalised Cancer Care inspired by Astrophysics

    Add Cosmos to Clinic: Towards Personalised Cancer Care inspired by Astrophysics to your Itinerary

    Cosmos to Clinic: Towards Personalised Cancer Care inspired by Astrophysics

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    Lecture

    South Road, Durham City

    Join us for an exciting in-person event where we dive deep into how the mysteries of the universe are shaping the future of cancer treatment. Discover how cutting-edge astrophysics research fuels breakthroughs in personalised medicine, making…

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    5 May 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
    More info for Cosmos to Clinic: Towards Personalised Cancer Care inspired by Astrophysics
  15. Music of Ed Sheeran concert

    Add The Music of Ed Sheeran by Candlelight to your Itinerary

    The Music of Ed Sheeran by Candlelight

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    Durham City

    Calling all Ed Sheeran fans… this is the moment you've been Thinking Out Loud about! The Music Of Ed Sheeran By Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to be the PERFECT night.

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    From:
    7 May 2026to8 May 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for The Music of Ed Sheeran by Candlelight
  16. A flower arrangement made up of white flowers.

    Add Cestrian Flower Club to your Itinerary

    Cestrian Flower Club

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    Demonstration

    Chester-Le-Street

    Flower arranging demonstration by Marion Hinchley titled "Summer Time".

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2026Open 18:45 - 21:00
    More info for Cestrian Flower Club
  17. Bingo Night £25 Entry. Poster show bingo balls and cards.

    Add Bingo Night May - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Bingo Night May - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Participatory Event

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Gather your squad for a night of bingo, laughs, and tasty treats!

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
    More info for Bingo Night May - High Farm Holiday Park
  18. Fools Gold Blaydon Races poster showing a painting of people and their dogs enjoying the Blaydon Races.

    Add Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield to your Itinerary

    Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

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    Music Event

    Meadowfield

    Acoustic Duo. Seats £7. Refreshments on sale or BYOB.

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026Open 16:30 - 19:30
    More info for Fools Gold Blaydon Races - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  19. Cliffecon 2026 advertising poster with event date and location

    Add Cliffecon 2026 to your Itinerary

    Cliffecon 2026

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    Children/Family events

    Newton Aycliffe

    Cliffecon 2026 is a comic con and pop culture event in County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Cliffecon 2026
  20. Two women playing cricket

    Add Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI

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    Sporting Event

    Chester le Street

    England Women take on New Zealand Women in a thrilling one day international on Sunday 10 May 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2026
    More info for Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI
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