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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.

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  1. Artwork relating to beasts and legends on display at Palace Green Library. Silhouette of knights and dragons.

    Add Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore to your Itinerary

    Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    This family friendly exhibition features a selection of artefacts from across the Durham University collections to help tell the stories of local folktales. 

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
  2. 2 Photos: one of an organist, and the other Durham Cathedral's magnificent 98-stop Willis/Harrison organ.

    Add Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Organ Recital Series 2025. Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm. 

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025to22 Oct 2025
    More info for Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  3. Three images of artwork depicting activities on the train

    Railway 200: Exhibition Train - Inspiration

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    Heritage

    Welcome to Inspiration.  Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train Inspiration, touring Britain from 27th June 2025.

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    From:
    27 June 2025to1 Oct 2025
    More info for Railway 200: Exhibition Train - Inspiration
  4. Painting of Old Locomotive Engine Wylam Coll from the Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University

    Add S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution
  5. Aerial view of Raby Castle and grounds

    Add S&DR200: Coal, Canals and Carriages: The Story of Raby and the Railways to your Itinerary

    S&DR200: Coal, Canals and Carriages: The Story of Raby and the Railways

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    Festival

    Staindrop

    Raby Castle will celebrate the year with stories associated with 19th-century inventions, including the reactions of landowners and farmers to trains, as well as how travel evolved into a privilege for the upper classes from their collections.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    3 July 2025to29 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for S&DR200: Coal, Canals and Carriages: The Story of Raby and the Railways
  6. A woman and her two children looking at the Ladybird Exhibition at Ushaw.

    Add The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  7. Auckland Palace and Gardens

    Add British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace

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    Bishop Auckland

    Explore the birth of British landscape painting through works by 18th-century masters including Gainsborough, Reynolds, Stubbs, and Wilson. Set within the historic apartments of Bishop Trevor, this exhibition charts the rise of a genre that shaped…

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    From:
    2 July 2025to30 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace
  8. 60 years of the Pennine Way National Trail logo in purple on a white background

    Add Exhibition Celebrating 60 Years of the Pennine Way - A Trail of Inspiration to your Itinerary

    Exhibition Celebrating 60 Years of the Pennine Way - A Trail of Inspiration

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    Newbiggin

    Throughout 2025 there will be a rolling exhibition along the trail - showcasing how people have been inspired by the Pennine Way and inspiring others to get out and walk a bit (or even all!) of the route.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Exhibition Celebrating 60 Years of the Pennine Way - A Trail of Inspiration
  9. Red and blue neon text which states, 'Quiz Night', with stars around it.

    Add Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    Think you’ve got what it takes to be the local quiz champ? Grab your team and prove it at our brand new Resident Quiz Night in The Tipi– now happening every Thursday, 7pm-10pm! 

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
  10. Sheep, a goat, a pig, rabbits and a peacock.

    Add The Paddocks - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    The Paddocks - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Family Fun

    Bishop Auckland

    The Paddocks: wide variety of rare breed animals and bird in picturesque tranquil setting. Perfect for animal lovers of any age.

    Dates

    From:
    7 July 2025to6 July 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Paddocks - High Farm Holiday Park
  11. Two people looking at the 1216 Magna Carta at Durham Cathedral Museum

    Add Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral

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    Exhibition

    Durham City

    800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition features all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral
  12. Hopetown Darlington © Scott Akoz Photography

    Add S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future

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    Exhibition

    Station Road, Darlington

    An exhibition reflecting on the history of steam railways and how the rail industry is gearing up for a second revolution driven by the growing green technologies sector in Teesside.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future
  13. EDAN logo

    Add Twenty Years of EDAN - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Twenty Years of EDAN - The EDAN Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Seaham

    2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of EDAN. We would like to mark this with an exhibition that shows both the range of work that we are currently undertaking and also something of our history.

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2025to23 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Twenty Years of EDAN - The EDAN Gallery
  14. Locomotive outside of Locomotion's Collection Building

    Add S&DR200 - Summer Celebration Festival at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Summer Celebration Festival at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun. Locomotion’s Summer Celebration returns to Shildon from 19 July – 31 August and the programme includes steam rides, a pop-up beach, Flying Scotsman and a rolling programme of activities

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Summer Celebration Festival at Locomotion
  15. Three children peering over a fence in The Plotter's Forest

    Add The Plotters’ Forest Down the Rabbit Hole Trail- Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Plotters’ Forest Down the Rabbit Hole Trail- Raby Castle Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Staindrop

    This summer, embark on a thrilling journey down the rabbit hole.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Plotters’ Forest Down the Rabbit Hole Trail- Raby Castle Park and Gardens
  16. Playing cards suspended from beams in an illuminated, colourful tunnel

    Add Adventures in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Adventures in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle Park and Gardens

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    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is encouraging families to journey down the rabbit hole this summer with an Alice in Wonderland inspired takeover of the castle grounds.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to17 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Adventures in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle Park and Gardens
  17. A family at Beamish Museum standing with a vintage bus being driven by a Transport Engager.

    Add Summer Fun: Tales from the Rails - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Summer Fun: Tales from the Rails - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    This summer, step back in time and make unforgettable memories at Beamish Museum! Our summer of fun is packed with exciting activities for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Summer Fun: Tales from the Rails - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  18. Children on a mini tour in Durham Cathedral

    Add Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Bringing history to life this summer with crafts, storytelling and mini-tours.

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral
  19. Little girl with fairy wings and a unicorn painted on her forehead

    Add Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors to your Itinerary

    Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

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    Children/Family events

    Murton

    Join us for a spellbinding adventure this July and August as The Hole in Wand brings a touch of enchantment to Dalton Park with their Summer of Magic. Across selected dates, enjoy magical live magician performances and face painting for little…

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025to26 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    16 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  20. A young child with curly blonde hair, wearing green dungarees and a striped shirt, walks alone along a grand, ornately decorated museum hallway

    Add Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This interactive session invites curious explorers to engage their senses and uncover how nature has inspired artist and…

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025to2 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum
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