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Winter Events

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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  1. Exhibition at the Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project

    Add Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into the splendour of Spain’s Golden Age through the work of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - one of the most celebrated and enduring artists of his time.

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    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition
  2. A group of women with pushchairs going for a walk in the sunshine

    Add No.42 - Pregnant to Preschool  - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    No.42 - Pregnant to Preschool - The Auckland Project

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    Local Events

    Bishop Auckland

    Pregnant to Preschool is a weekly drop-in for parents who are pregnant or with young children (0-5). Every Monday 1 – 3pm. Excluding bank holidays.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for No.42 - Pregnant to Preschool - The Auckland Project
  3. Two girls drawing at the Young Artists' Club - The Auckland Project

    Add No.42 - Young Artists’ Club - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    No.42 - Young Artists’ Club - The Auckland Project

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    Local Events

    Bishop Auckland

    Discover the works of great artists throughout history, and create your own pieces of art. Thursdays.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for No.42 - Young Artists’ Club - The Auckland Project
  4. A cartoon image of children and adults enjoying an outdoor activity at Auckland Palace Deer Park

    Add Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park to your Itinerary

    Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park

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    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    A free, welcoming programme of nature-based activities designed to help you feel good, connect with others, and explore the green spaces of Auckland Palace Deer Park.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park
  5. Cartoon image of a group of people sitting around a table playing musical instruments

    Add Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

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    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
  6. 1900s Pit Village band hall

    Add Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.

    Dates

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    10 Aug 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
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  7. Child holding a crayon, sitting with other children at Little Dragons.

    Add Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…

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    13 Aug 2025to17 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
  8. Locomotive pulling a coach pulling a crowd of people

    Add S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.

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    1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion
  9. Illustration of faceless person - Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories

    Add Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by the writing of Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  10. A group walking along the River Wear, with stunning views of the bandstand and Durham Cathedral and Castle.

    Guided Countryside Walks

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    Guided Walk

    County Durham's beautiful countryside is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and the area has a fascinating historical and geological heritage.

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    From:
    10 Sept 2025to19 Dec 2025
    More info for Guided Countryside Walks
  11. An entrance to Lumley Castle, two floral staircases leading to a door.

    Add Bastions & Brews - A Tour of Lumley Castle to your Itinerary

    Bastions & Brews - A Tour of Lumley Castle

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    Guided Walk

    Chester le Street

    Learn about the history of the Castle whilst having fun with our resident tour guide, Phil, who will share the history and ghostly goings on from days gone by. After an opportunity for a selfie or two, end the tour with a drink and a sweet treat,…

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    From:
    15 Sept 2025to26 Nov 2025
    More info for Bastions & Brews - A Tour of Lumley Castle
  12. A blank cat and dog bisque figurine on a white shelf with a pink background

    Add Bisque Pottery Workshops to your Itinerary

    Bisque Pottery Workshops

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    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque cat or dog figurine, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum's collection.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Bisque Pottery Workshops
  13. Illustration of a demon with wild eyes.

    Add Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm to your Itinerary

    Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Lintz Lane, Burnopfield

    PSYCHO PATH 2025 promises to be once again the biggest Halloween Event in the UK. Our Multi Award winning Screamathon is now established as a must experience event every year and 2025 will be no different. With more nightmarish attractions and…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to1 Dec 2025
    More info for Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm
  14. Toy.51 Model Train Set c.1840s at The Bowes Museum. Photography by Claire Collinson.

    Add S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    An exhibition showcasing historic fashion, toys and artworks that reflect on how the railway reshaped lives and culture.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to1 Feb 2026
    More info for S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail
  15. Two children walking in a dark room at Raby Castle

    Add Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle Park and Gardens

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    Halloween

    Staindrop

    Join us this autumn for a Horrible Histories takeover of Raby Castle! From 4th October to 9th November we’re turning back clock to the Measly Middle-Ages.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to9 Nov 2025
    More info for Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle Park and Gardens
  16. Hamsterley Forest Disc Golf

    Add Hamsterley Forest Disc Golf to your Itinerary

    Hamsterley Forest Disc Golf

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    October Half Term

    Bedburn

    Autumn Adventures Await—Try Disc Golf at Its Most Magical! Crisp air, golden leaves, and the satisfying zing of a perfect throw—autumn is the ultimate season to fall in love with disc golf! Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious, now's the…

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    From:
    4 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Hamsterley Forest Disc Golf
  17. A skeleton at The Halloween Maize Maze at Thorpe Farm Centre.

    Add Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre to your Itinerary

    Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Spooktacular family fun awaits at Thorpe Farm Centre. The Spooky Halloween Maize Maze opens on Saturday 4th October! Grab a map and activity sheet from The Courtyard Café and head off to explore the 4 acre maize and find surprises around every…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre
  18. A pumpkin on a rock at High Force Waterfall

    Add Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall

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    Halloween

    Forest in Teesdale

    Perfect for families looking to enjoy the outdoors with a seasonal twist, this self-led trail is included with general admission.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall
  19. A small child looking at a skeleton on the Plotters' Forest Halloween trail

    Add Halloween Trail at The Plotters' Forest - Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Halloween Trail at The Plotters' Forest - Raby Castle Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Staindrop

    Join us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at The Plotters’ Forest!

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Halloween Trail at The Plotters' Forest - Raby Castle Park and Gardens
  20. EDAN logo

    Add Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    EDAN Members' Themed Exhibition. This is our major themed exhibition for the year.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2025to15 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery
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