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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. Details of event with a decorated Christmas wreath and snow flakes

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

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

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    Christmas and New Year

    Sedgefield

    Julia Loudon presents Midwinter Magic.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration
  2. EDAN logo

    Add EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Seaham

    EDAN Artists' Winter Show details TBC

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    From:
    18 Nov 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery
  3. Any Parsons pressing a button with an image of a rocket launching into space behind him

    Add Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. Andy is back with a brand-new show.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham
  4. Jack and the Beanstalk written in Gold on a green background

    Add Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham

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    Pantomimes

    Durham City

    Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Jack and the Beanstalk - Gala Durham
  5. Men and women dressed in Elizabethan costume with Lumley Castle in the background

    Add Elizabethan Banquet at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Elizabethan Banquet at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Chester le Street

    Elizabethan Banquets take you back in time. A 5-course feast, with mead & wine, entertainment by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians, all in traditional costume.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025Open 19:20 - 22:30
    More info for Elizabethan Banquet at Lumley Castle Hotel
  6. AGLOW advertising poster with a child looking up to the nights sky with AGLOW illuminated in colours

    Add AGLOW - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    AGLOW - The Auckland Project

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    Christmas and New Year

    Bishop Auckland

    Auckland Palace's dazzling light trail AGLOW will light up the skies of Bishop Auckland once again this Christmas.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for AGLOW - The Auckland Project
  7. Spooky image of Lumley Castle

    Add Night with the Spirits at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Night with the Spirits at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Participatory Event

    Chester le Street

    Join our resident Paranormal team, GhostWatchers UK, and take part in paranormal experiments in and around a Castle! 

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00
    More info for Night with the Spirits at Lumley Castle Hotel
  8. G4 Christmas 2025 - Christmas tree in background

    Add G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  9. Railway 200 logo

    Add Railway 200: Rail Bicentenary Variety Concert to your Itinerary

    Railway 200: Rail Bicentenary Variety Concert

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    Concert

    Shildon

    As this is a special year for Shildon and this date is very close to the Railway Institute’s own birthday date (the day when Timothy Hackworth and his friends founded the Institute in 1833) we’re going to have a special concert to bring our…

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    22 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Railway 200: Rail Bicentenary Variety Concert
  10. Children and families enjoying the 'Forest of Light' at Beamish Hall Hotel

    Add Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
    More info for Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
  11. Marian Art in Durham Cathedral (artwork showing depiction of Mary).

    Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 11:00 -
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
  12. Lucky Numbers graphic image of lotto balls

    Add Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy) to your Itinerary

    Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)

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    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    It seems nana has a winning lottery ticket…… but where is it and how will her family react ???

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
    From:
    24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
    More info for Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)
  13. Interior of Durham Cathedral and view of Rose Window

    Add The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 20:45
    More info for The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral
  14. Someone making a Christmas Wreath

    Add Wreath Making at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Wreath Making at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Indulge with a glass of fizz as you arrive and join us to design and create your own Christmas door wreath or table centrepiece in stunning surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    4 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Wreath Making at Beamish Hall Hotel
  15. A group of women enjoying a Christmas party night at the Radisson Blu

    Add 80s, 90s, Noughties and NOW to your Itinerary

    80s, 90s, Noughties and NOW

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Eat, drink and be merry. Strut up the red carpet for 7pm to mingle with your party goers before enjoying a sumptuous three course menu.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to29 Nov 2025
    From:
    5 Dec 2025
    From:
    20 Dec 2025
    More info for 80s, 90s, Noughties and NOW
  16. coloured painting of the Manor House in the snow with a Christmas Tree in cartoon style

    Add Mistletoe, Misery & Murder - Murder Mystery to your Itinerary

    Mistletoe, Misery & Murder - Murder Mystery

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Step into the glitz and glam of the Roaring Twenties for a festive night of flappers, fedoras, and foul play.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Mistletoe, Misery & Murder - Murder Mystery
  17. Golden sculpture

    Add LGBTQIA+ Tour to your Itinerary

    LGBTQIA+ Tour

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Explore the Bowes’ collection in a captivating new tour for 2025, highlighting a selection of objects and artworks with LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) stories spanning from Ancient Greece to the 20th…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Tour
  18. poster tribute night Freddie mercury

    Add Freddie Mercury Tribute Night to your Itinerary

    Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

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    Music Event

    Peterlee

    Get ready to ROCK as we bring you an electrifying night of Queen's greatest hits with an unmissable Freddie Mercury Tribute.  

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
  19. A Christmas Wreath with a pink ribbon

    Add Christmas Wreath Making to your Itinerary

    Christmas Wreath Making

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Get ready to deck your halls with boughs of holly as we dive into the wonderful world of Christmas wreath making.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 13:00 - 17:00
    More info for Christmas Wreath Making
  20. A Skiffle group of two adults and two children in front of Beamish Museum's 1950s Welfare Hall.

    Add Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.

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    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    From:
    28 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    More info for Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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