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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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Christmas and New Year
Station Road, Stanhope
Santa Express returns to Weardale Railway this Christmas.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
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.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Food & Drink
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.
Arts & Crafts
Bishop Auckland
Step into the world of Spanish masterpieces with our Drawing in the Galleries series. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Golden Age, these sessions invite you to explore iconic works of art through sketching.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Experience the passion and virtuosity of world-renowned flamenco guitarist Juan Martín in an unforgettable live concert.
Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Be dazzled by our monumental 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene. This remarkable Baroque créche, known in Italian as a presepe, is a giant Nativity scene staged in a true-life Neapolitan setting.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Christmas and New Year
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Immerse yourself in unrivalled festive splendour when you visit Auckland Palace's very special Christmas event.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Participatory Event
Chester le Street
Join our resident Paranormal team, GhostWatchers UK, and take part in paranormal experiments in and around a Castle!
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Experience the Magic of Christmas with Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Barons’ Hall.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
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.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Step back in time to experience a traditional family Christmas at Raby Castle.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
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…
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Estate Chef Tom Parry will lead a demonstration in the Medieval Kitchen, guests will then be instructed on how to make a Traditional Christmas Pudding.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
Theatre
Back Silver Street, Durham
It seems nana has a winning lottery ticket…… but where is it and how will her family react ???
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist.
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.
Christmas and New Year
Chester le Street
Immerse yourself in creativity and Christmas Joy as you learn step by step how to create luxurious festive wreaths to proudly display on your door.
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