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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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Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Julie's Hand Crafted Glass for another popular Fused Glass Workshop.
Historical
Staindrop
Explore 1,000 years of royal history at Raby Castle.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Wedding Fairs and Events
Darlington
Please come along and see The Croft for yourself in all its glory whilst sampling our complimentary cocktails.
Workshop
Lanchester
Summer workshop. Make a beautiful set of seaside scented wax melt decorations with Bobella Co!
Cycling event
CONSETT
Consett Cycle Festival which will be taking place on Sunday 22nd June, in Consett Town Centre.
Talks
Bishop Auckland
Join Olga Wojtas, an unconventional writer of crime fiction, for a talk about her books and her writing background.
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.
Exhibition
Shildon
Shildon didn’t have the money or influence to feature in the name of the Stockton & Darlington Railway – but it was in exactly the right place to become its industrial operating powerhouse.
Heritage
Welcome to Inspiration. Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train Inspiration, touring Britain from 27th June 2025.
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…
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the iconic Auckland Palace Gardens.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Guided Walk
Durham City
Join the Ghost Whisperer for a guided walk around the city of Durham revealing some of the history and ghosts from Durham's dark past.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
Direct from London, these four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of the Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Concert
Coxhoe, Durham
Durham Constabulary MVC Are delighted to announce a joint concert with The Rainbow Singers.
Golf Events
Durham
Betterball Pairs. Prince Bishops, White Tees. Entry Fee £20 per pair. Each team must include one member and one non-member, non-member must have an active WHS number. Handicap Allowance 85%. Check in at Golf Reception.
Historical
Staindrop
This exclusive event at Raby Castle highlights stories of some of the fascinating women who once walked our halls.
Children/Family events
Durham
On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space and summer fun like no other.
Exhibition
Durham
The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists. This summer, see The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists in our family-focused exhibition which celebrates the art of the Ladybird book artists from the 1940s to the 1970s.
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