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Embrace the enchantment of winter with our curated selection of winter events in Durham.
From festive markets to seasonal performances, immerse yourself in the magic of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the joy of celebration as you explore Durham's winter events. Plan your winter break filled with unforgettable experiences and festive delights.
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Markets
Durham
Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Local Events
Chester Le Street,
Come along to our Companionship Café, where you'll get a very warm welcome and a friendly face! It's a chance to socialise and reminisce, meet new people and even take part in some fun activities. There is no cost and we provide light refreshments.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special viewfinders from our website…
Outdoor Event
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
Children/Family events
Shildon
Innovation Platform will inspire visitors with the inventiveness and ingenuity in rail. This exhibition highlights emerging ideas and extraordinary achievements from across the rail industry. Showcasing the latest and greatest in rail innovation.
Locomotion, Shildon
Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly informal and informative introduction to The Bowes Museum's exhibitions, collections or building.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
An opportunity for anyone over the age of 5 years to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for you and your baby or toddler to explore play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Suitable for pre-school children.
Virtual Event
Durham
Family Activities
Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.
Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…
Children/Family events
Hamsterley Forest
It’s the Gruffalo’s birthday and everyone is invited!
Exhibition
Durham City
The exhibition is the result of months of work by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from the University of Durham. Repair and Care: The Norman Chapel Project will be open from the 24th May 2024, and will be accessible through Durham Castle…
Exhibition
Durham
Curated by a team of MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from Durham University, this unique exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Norman Chapel.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Experience rarely seen and often overlooked works by Northern artists, Norman Cornish and L S Lowry, in this powerful exhibition celebrating the region’s distinctive industry, emotive landscapes and playful recreation activities.
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.
Children/Family events
Willington
Join us at Frogwarts as HARRY PANTO embarks on his third amazing adventure.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Family Fun
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
All aboard........for a very unique and unusual experience on Weardale Railway on Sunday 12th November 2023.
Nature
Seaham
Start your week relaxing in nature, with guided mindful practices to soothe body, mind and soul. Two hours in the beautiful surroundings of Dalton Moor Farm, beside Murton, Seaham.
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