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

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  1. Portraits of historical women of Raby

    Add Women of Raby Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Women of Raby Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Historical

    Staindrop

    This exclusive event at Raby Castle highlights stories of some of the fascinating women who once walked our halls. From the familiar history of Cecily Neville, known as the 'Rose of Raby', to the lesser-known experiences of the women who worked in…

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    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Women of Raby Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  2. The Story exterior

    Add Heritage Open Days - The Story to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - The Story

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    Heritage Open Days

    South Road, Durham

    Behind the scenes access, site tours, and collection items to view.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 14:45
    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 14:45
    More info for Heritage Open Days - The Story
  3. A group of children exploring woodland - Nature Rangers

    Add Nature Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Nature Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve

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    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    A group for 11-14 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.

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    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Nature Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve
  4. Durham School Crest

    Add Heritage Open Days - Durham School Tour & Durham School Chapel to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Durham School Tour & Durham School Chapel

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    Heritage Open Days

    Durham City

    Sunday 14th Sept, Durham School will open its doors to the public. The Chapel will be open with volunteers answering questions and playing the organ. There will also be a tour of the school, exploring its 600-year history.

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    14 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Durham School Tour & Durham School Chapel
  5. Crook Hall Gardens in Durham City

    Add Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens - National Trust to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens - National Trust

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    Heritage Open Days

    Sidegate, Durham City

    Free entry to enjoy the beautiful gardens and Medieval Hall as well as talks and tours throughout the day.

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    From:
    14 Sept 2025to15 Sept 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens - National Trust
  6. Kepier Hospital in Durham City

    Add Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia

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    Heritage Open Days

    Kepier Lane, Durham City

    Guided tour with Martin Roberts of the Grade I and II * listed buildings and scheduled ancient monument of the medieval hospital at Kepier, once the richest in County Durham.

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    14 Sept 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia
  7. A man riding a bike along a single track road in the countryside

    Add Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens Family Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop. to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens Family Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop.

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    Heritage Open Days

    Sidegate, Durham City

    National Trust is teaming up with Durham County Council and Recyke y'Bike to offer a free Family Guided Ride and basic bike mechanic workshop.

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    14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens Family Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop.
  8. A group of children walking in the countryside

    Add Conservation Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Conservation Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve

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    Bishop Auckland

    A group for 14 - 18 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.

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    14 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Conservation Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve
  9. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    From summer sonnets to autumn anthologies, wintery works to springtime stanzas, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.

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    14 Sept 2025to15 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk
  10. Brancepeth castle golf club

    Add Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    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…

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    14 Sept 2025
    More info for Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  11. HOD

    Add Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle

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    Heritage Open Days

    Peterlee

    Monday 15th September A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle. 10:00am (5 hours) 9 miles, level 2 difficulty. Yvonne Andrews. Start: Apollo Pavilion Car park, SR8 1JS.

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    15 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle
  12. Exterior view of the walls and towers of Brancepeth castle

    Add Heritage Open Days - Brancepeth Castle Tour to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Brancepeth Castle Tour

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    Heritage Open Days

    Brancepeth

    A guided tour of the exterior (weather permitting) and principal rooms.

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    Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025to18 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Brancepeth Castle Tour
  13. A man riding a bike along a single track road in the countryside

    Add Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens Adult Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens Adult Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop

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    Heritage Open Days

    Sidegate, Durham City

    National Trust is teaming up with Durham County Council and Recyke y'Bike to offer a free guided ride through the Durham City Green Corridor and basic bike mechanic workshop!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025Open 18:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens Adult Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop
  14. Wedding Showcase - Bowburn Hall Hotel 6PM-8PM, 15th September 2025. Background of tables set for a wedding.

    Add Wedding Showcase - Bowburn Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Wedding Showcase - Bowburn Hall Hotel

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Durham

    Begin your happily ever after at Bowburn Hall Hotel and let all of the stress slide away as you celebrate the most precious day of your life with us.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Wedding Showcase - Bowburn Hall Hotel
  15. Table set for a wedding at Wynyard Hall.

    Add Wedding Open Evening - Wynyard Hall to your Itinerary

    Wedding Open Evening - Wynyard Hall

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Wynyard

    Experience the magic of Wynyard Hall's Wedding Open Evening, where every detail awaits to inspire your dream wedding.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025to17 Sept 2025
    More info for Wedding Open Evening - Wynyard Hall
  16. Black and white photo of St Michael and All Angels Church Hawthorn

    Add Diane Rowe - The History of Hawthorn - Murton Library to your Itinerary

    Diane Rowe - The History of Hawthorn - Murton Library

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    Talks

    Murton, 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. 

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Diane Rowe - The History of Hawthorn - Murton Library
  17. A family walking in the grounds of Ushaw

    Add Heritage Open Days: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Heritage Open Days

    Durham

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is tucked away in beautiful open countryside near Durham City. An arts, heritage and events venue, waiting for you to escape the everyday, stop the world for a while and be surprised.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025to17 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  18. Poster for event including title and an image  of a fish lying in front of a flower arrangement

    Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

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    Show / Display

    Sedgefield

    Susan Fairhurst presenting Catch of the Day.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration
  19. View of the entrance to Sevenhills on a sunny day.

    Add Heritage Open Days - County Durham Libraries Book Collection Tour to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - County Durham Libraries Book Collection Tour

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    Heritage

    Enterprise Way, Spennymoor

    Do you love books? For the first time ever, visit County Durham Libraries book collection. Booking Essential.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Open Days - County Durham Libraries Book Collection Tour
  20. Deer in the park Jake Eastham

    Add Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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