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Embrace the enchantment of winter with our curated selection of winter events in Durham.

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  1. Children watching a Christmas film on the big screen

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    Kids' Christmas Movie Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Join us for a magical festive evening the whole family will love in our beautiful Orchard marquee, complete with tasty treats and a heart warming Christmas film.

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    22 Dec 2025Open 16:30 - 20:00
    More info for Kids' Christmas Movie Night
  2. Members of the Durham Cathedral Choir performing.

    Add Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    These traditional Advent services at the cathedral are always popular. The service starts in darkness as a lone Chorister sings Once in Royal David’s City.

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    From:
    22 Dec 2025Open 18:00 -
    From:
    24 Dec 2025Open 15:00 -
    More info for Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Durham Cathedral
  3. Santa reading three children a story.

    Add Story Time with Santa - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Story Time with Santa - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Are you ready for Storytime? Get those PJ's on, bring your most cuddly teddy and join us for an afternoon of spreading Christmas spirit with Mr and Mrs Claus. With milk & cookies on arrival, this event is guaranteed to get your little ones excited…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Story Time with Santa - Lumley Castle Hotel
  4. Silent Deadly Night with a spooky black and white image of Beamish Hall

    Add Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    In a mansion full of secret passageways and hidden surprises, the game to uncover the truth begins.

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    23 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    More info for Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel
  5. Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa. Poster shows tables set for Christmas Lunch and Christmas trees.

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    Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall for Christmas Day Lunch. Arrive from 12.30pm to a bucks fizz reception and take your seats to dine for 1pm.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 14:30
    More info for Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
  6. Table set for Christmas Day lunch with two glasses of champagne at the Radisson Blu Durham

    Add Christmas Day at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Christmas Day at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Following the excitement of Christmas Day morning, come together with family and friends, and let the Radisson Blu Durham do all the hard work for you to celebrate your Christmas Day in style.

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    From:
    25 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Christmas Day at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant
  7. Two members of staff in Georgian clothing, holding Christmas cake.

    Add Twelfth Night Celebrations 2025-2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Twelfth Night Celebrations 2025-2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Let the festivities continue and join us for a post-Christmas celebration!

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    27 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026
    More info for Twelfth Night Celebrations 2025-2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  8. A violin and sheet music with Christmas decorations

    Add Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas to your Itinerary

    Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Celebrate the season with Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you've never heard it before.

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    From:
    29 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Vivaldi - Four Seasons at Christmas
  9. New Years Eve Gala Dinner

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    New Years Eve Gala Dinner

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall to celebrate the arrival of 2025! We will be asking everyone to dress to impress. Arrive at 7pm to a canapes and fizz reception, enjoy a delicious meal served at 8pm, then party the night away with our…

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    31 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    More info for New Years Eve Gala Dinner
  10. New Year's Eve Party at The Clubhouse poster with fireworks.

    Add Golf Clubhouse New Years Eve - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa to your Itinerary

    Golf Clubhouse New Years Eve - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

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    New Years Eve

    Durham

    Ring in the new year in style at the Golf Clubhouse with an evening of celebration, sparkle and great company.

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    From:
    31 Dec 2025
    More info for Golf Clubhouse New Years Eve - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
  11. Group of people enjoying New Year's Eve at the Radisson Blu

    Add New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant to your Itinerary

    New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant

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    New Years Eve

    Durham City

    Say goodbye to the old and toast in the new with an evening of sensational food, entertainment and great company in our Józef’s Riverside restaurant.

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    From:
    31 Dec 2025
    More info for New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant
  12. Friends toasting the new year.

    Add The Ultimate New Year's Eve Party - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    The Ultimate New Year's Eve Party - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    New Years Eve

    Chester le Street

    Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style with an unforgettable evening of feasting, lively entertainment, and non-stop dancing! Join us for a spectacular night that promises great food, great music, and an incredible atmosphere to ring in the…

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    31 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 02:00
    More info for The Ultimate New Year's Eve Party - Lumley Castle Hotel
  13. Table laid for a banquet at Lumley Castle.

    Add New Year's Eve Elizabethan Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    New Year's Eve Elizabethan Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    New Years Eve

    Chester le Street

    Come and step back into a world of gallant knights, gracious ladies, feasting and merriment in the candlelit setting reminiscent of days gone by. Enjoy the singing and humour presented by the Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians and Ladies of the…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 02:00
    More info for New Year's Eve Elizabethan Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel
  14. January Available Now - Tom Bolton's Magic Corner

    Add Tom Bolton's The Magic Corner to your Itinerary

    Tom Bolton's The Magic Corner

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    Performance

    Old Elvet, Durham

    Surround yourself in the world of magic in this interactive and immersive show!

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    From:
    3 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Tom Bolton's The Magic Corner
  15. Mother Goose logo, written in gold with the Os shaped as golden eggs

    Add Mother Goose to your Itinerary

    Mother Goose

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    Pantomimes

    Chester-le-Street

    Mother Goose and her son Silly Billy are down on their luck, practically penniless with only Pricilla the Goose to their name until one day, a golden spell makes them EGG-straordinarily rich!

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    From:
    15 Jan 2026to18 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Mother Goose
  16. Poster advertising 80s Silent Disco evening at Durham Cathedral

    Add 80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Expect 3 epic DJs playing all your favourite 80s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for 80s Silent Disco in Durham Cathedral - Durham Cathedral
  17. Documents which read, 'Forensic Report 37325' and 'Police Case 37325'

    Add Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to his grand home for Christmas/New Year celebrations. His Lordship has a reputation for practical jokes and a love of riddles and secret passageways throughout his home. 

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    From:
    17 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
    From:
    30 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
    More info for Post Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner 2026 - Lumley Castle Hotel
  18. Painting of Robert Burns in front of the Scottish Flag.

    Add Burns Night Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Burns Night Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Join us for a lively Burns Night Banquet, celebrating Scottish tradition with a four-course meal which includes haggis, a goblet of red wine, a goblet of mead, and a dram of whisky per guest. 

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 01:00
    More info for Burns Night Banquet - Lumley Castle Hotel
  19. Stephen K Amos

    Add Stephen K Amos "Now We're Talking!" to your Itinerary

    Stephen K Amos "Now We're Talking!"

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    The gloves are off and he's packing a punchline, so let's speak easy and laugh freely.

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    From:
    23 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Stephen K Amos "Now We're Talking!"
  20. Burns Night Supper poster with date and time of event and an image of Rabbie Burns.

    Add Burns Night Supper - Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Burns Night Supper - Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an unforgettable Burns Night Supper at The Manor House Hotel & Spa!

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Burns Night Supper - Manor House Hotel & Spa
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