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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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Guided Walk
Seaham
Take a ramble through Hawthorn Dene with Northern Reserves Officer, Michael Andrews. Members and volunteers only.
Talks
Staindrop
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of history as we unveil the hidden stories and treasures of Raby Castle.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
Festival
Darlington and Stockton
The S&DR200 Festival’s epic outdoor event ‘Ghost Train’ will steam through Darlington and Stockton this September. This two-part outdoor performance, created and produced by Avanti Display Ltd and Walk the Plank, is part of the regional celebrations…
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, also village school until 1965. Now community owned/run shop, café and heritage centre. Special display of material showing the history and refurbishment of the building. Guided walk leaflet. Refreshments.
Heritage Open Days
Seaham
St Andrews Church has some unique features dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. It is situated in an ancient village which has a diverse history starting with a reference by the Venerable Bede.
Heritage Open Days
Durham City
North End Allotments - enjoy a cup of tea and cake, wander around the beautiful allotments, and take home jam/chutney and allotment produce. Something for all the family. Combine it with a walk through Flass Vale.
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.
Heritage Open Days
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
Have a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage.
Guided Walk
Newbiggin
Join Altogether Archaeology on a 4 mile guided walk to see how people lived and used the Teesdale landscape.
Murder Mystery
Chester le Street
Secrets and lies are about to surface in our nod to Bridgeton but with a Murder!
Children/Family events
Marley Hill, Tanfield
Join us this September for the Diesel Pioneers Gala, a standout event in our Tanfield300 celebrations! Taking place on the 20th and 21st of September 2025, this gala is a tribute to the industrial diesel locomotives that played a vital role in…
Heritage Open Days
Whorlton
An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about ongoing projects and future plans.
Festival
Sedgefield
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Big Fat Greek Fest!
Heritage Open Days
Durham City
Flass Vale is a wooded valley close to the centre of Durham City.
Heritage Open Days
High Pittington
Visit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available.
Exhibition
The College, Durham
Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.
Children/Family events
Beamish
Visit our 1940s Farm to learn about life in the British countryside during the Second World War.
Music Event
Durham
Ten years ago, the wheels turned at the last deep coal mine in Britain for the final time. Across the coalfields, miners and their families mourned for their industry and their way of life. Now, A Northern Requiem celebrates those people and…
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