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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.
From outdoor concerts to cultural festivals, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the season. Discover endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment as you explore Durham's summer events. Plan your summer getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the warmth of the season.
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Festival
Sedgefield
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Big Fat Greek Fest!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and make a shofar musical instrument
Heritage Open Days
Edmundbyers
Build a Lego church and village; exhibition of plans and photos; talk about St Thomas church, Stanhope by Dr Rob Young.
Heritage Open Days
Hamsterley
St James' Church, Hamsterley. An opportunity to see one of County Durham's Grade 1 listed churches.
Music Event
Beamish
Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!
Wedding Fairs and Events
Darlington
Kickstart your wedding planning journey as we open our doors at the breathtaking ‘Croft Hotel’.
Heritage Open Days
South Moor, Stanley
Our walk around South Moor Heritage Trail visits prominent locations from a century ago including brickworks, miners rescue station golf course and Memorial Park. Find out about the history and development of the village following this marked trail.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
After helping at the scene of a fatal accident, Frances finds her life changed.
Guided Walk
Seaham
An interesting and comprehensive introduction to foraging for beginners and more experienced foragers alike. Approximately 3.5 hours exploring the farm and meeting and eating the characters - the plants that is!
Theatre
Shildon
‘STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS’ is a new period costume drama, telling the extraordinary story of the birth of the railways.
Music Event
Beamish
Enjoy the sound of Jeanie and the Jollyboys, who will be performing in the 1950s welfare hall between 12-2pm.
Talks
Seaham
Join local historian Diane Rowe for a talk on the history and geography of the Hawthorn settlement from the 880s to the present day.
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