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The Bowes Museum
An iconic building and public Museum set in the vibrant market town of Barnard Castle in the midst…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
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Number of results: 79
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Raby Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Staindrop
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell. Explore our Deer Park and adventure playground, The Plotters' Forest or learn about our fascinating Castle…
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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- 1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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- 1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022
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- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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- 2 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Durham City
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Causey Arch and Picnic Area
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Stanley
Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2022
Queen by Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Featuring a live cast of West End singers, accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before.
Dates
- From:
- 28 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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- 29 July 2022to12 Aug 2022Various Opening Times
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- 11 Aug 2022Open 19:30 -
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- 12 Aug 2022Open 20:00 -
Durham Miners' Gala Cathedral Service
Type
Type:
Music Event
The College, Durham City
This service has been part of every Gala since 1897.
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2022Open 15:00 -
Locomotion
Type
Type:
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Type
Type:
Sub-Attraction
Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Jan 2023
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
National Trust
Durham City
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town house, reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields,…
Dates
- From:
- 13 Jan 2022to30 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 5 Nov 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
Durham University Oriental Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum. The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.
Dates
- From:
- 19 May 2022to23 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Tales From Around The World at Durham University Botanic Garden
Type
Type:
Family Fun
South Road, Durham City
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a story-walk around the gardens. As we walk, Elizabeth will tell stories and legends from some of the countries the wonderful plants in our gardens are from.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Aug 2022Open 11:00 - 15:00
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines Area of…
Dates
- From:
- 20 Feb 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
School's Out for the Summer Party
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Celebrate the end of another term and the start of what hopefully will be a great Summer with our end of the term party with disco, games, lots of fun and rounded off with a tasty children's buffet.
Dates
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- 22 July 2022Open 17:30 - 19:30
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with audio, displays and access to the medal collection on demand in the Barker Research Library.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Seventy Glorious Years Concert
Type
Type:
Music Event
Durham City
The Seventy Glorious Years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Freedom Concert will take place on Saturday 2 July at Wharton Park and see the Band and Bugles of The Rifles and guests perform for watching crowds.
Dates
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- 2 July 2022Open 16:00 - 18:00
Weardale Railway
Type
Type:
Railway
Stanhope
The Weardale Railway follows the path of the River Wear and passes through the spectacular scenery of Weardale. With historic connections to the Stockton & Darlington Railway, it was once a vital link to the industrial heart of Teesside.
Dates
- From:
- 28 May 2022to2 July 2022
Weardale Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Ireshopeburn
Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry, displays on mining,a mineral collection and the finds from St Botolph's Chapel, Frosterley.Also a display commemorating the lives…
Dates
- From:
- 1 June 2022to30 Sept 2022Open 13:00 - 16:30
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- 1 Oct 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
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- 1 Apr 2023to31 May 2023Various Opening Times
Bowes Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Barnard Castle
The massive ruins of Henry II's 12thC tower keep, set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2022
Crazy Creatures at Durham University Botanic Garden
Type
Type:
Family Fun
South Road, Durham City
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day. Animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals to enjoy.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Aug 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Spennymoor
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Palace Green Library
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham
Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2022Open 09:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
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