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Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries,…
Locomotion
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s…
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Picnic Spot - Egglestone Abbey
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Type:
Abbey / Priory
Bowes Village, Barnard Castle
Medieval monastic communities probably did not have much free time to enjoy picnics but the legacy they left behind in terms of beautiful abbeys and churches beckon the modern visitor. In the 13th century the Premonstratensian Canons, or “white…
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
Library of the Moon: Rare Books from Durham Cathedral Library
Type
Type:
Heritage
Durham City
To celebrate the Museum of the Moon at Durham Cathedral, join our curators in the beautiful 17th-century Refectory library and get up-close with rare books. See our specially curated selection of early printed books, including works by Galileo and…
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- 3 Nov 2021Open 14:00 - 14:45
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- 3 Nov 2021Open 15:15 - 16:00
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- 6 Nov 2021Open 14:00 - 14:45
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- 6 Nov 2021Open 15:15 - 16:00
Museum of the Moon at Night
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Type:
Attraction Event
Durham City
See Museum of the Moon is all its glory on selected nights during September, October and November. Experience the Moon at night in this atmospheric space. Tickets are available for one hour time slots for selected weekday evenings.
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- 21 Oct 2021Open 18:30 - 19:30
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- 21 Oct 2021Open 20:00 - 21:00
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- 1 Nov 2021Open 18:30 - 19:30
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- 1 Nov 2021Open 20:00 - 21:00
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- 2 Nov 2021Open 18:30 - 19:30
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- 2 Nov 2021Open 20:00 - 21:00
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- 3 Nov 2021Open 18:30 - 19:30
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- 3 Nov 2021Open 20:00 - 21:00
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- 8 Nov 2021Open 18:30 - 19:30
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- 8 Nov 2021Open 20:00 - 21:00
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- 11 Nov 2021Open 18:30 - 19:30
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- 11 Nov 2021Open 20:00 - 21:00
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
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- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
Durham Town Hall
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Durham City
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover complete with new interpretation, interactive information points, short films and audio guides all combine to bring this stunning building, and the…
Dates
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- 17 May 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Art Block
Type
Type:
Gallery
Seaham
The Art Block is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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
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- 19 July 2021to31 Dec 2021Open 13:00 - 16:30
Finchale Priory
Type
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Durham
The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Bowlees Solar System Trail
Type
Type:
Dark Skies
Newbiggin
Follow the themed trail from the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale to discover the planets. Complete the whole self-guided trail in the woods to unlock the secret word and win a space-themed prize.
Dates
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- 22 Oct 2021to31 Oct 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
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- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Exhibition: Night Landscapes of the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Dark Skies
Newbiggin
An exhibition by a group of North East photographers celebrating the night-time landscapes and dark skies of the North Pennines.
Dates
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- 1 Oct 2021to30 Nov 2021
Brancepeth Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Durham
Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.
Dates
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- 2 Sept 2021to28 Oct 2021
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Beaurepaire Manor House
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Durham
Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The gallery houses a special programme of exhibitions, bringing fine art to Bishop Auckland, in particular European paintings dating from 1600 to 1900. This will include masterpieces on loan from private collections.
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Clara the Ghostbuster at The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Halloween
Barnard Castle
Halloween is high on the agenda at The Bowes Museum as it gears up for Half Term, kicking off with Clara the rhino getting ready for Halloween.
Dates
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- 23 Oct 2021Open 11:00 -
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- 25 Oct 2021Open 11:00 -
Bishop Auckland People's Museum
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
The People’s Museum is situated in the old Hippodrome.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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
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- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Cowshill
Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family. Guided mine tours, working water wheel, original machinery, exhibitions, workshops, family events, performances, stunning scenery, Yurt hires,…
Dates
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- 17 May 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:30 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017
- Visit England Code of Practice 2017
- Visit England Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016
Museum of the Moon at Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Attraction Event
Durham
From Monday 13 September – Thursday 11 November, see Durham Cathedral in a whole new light as Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon illuminates the nave. The seven-metre diameter moon installation will give the high vaulted ceiling and colossal carved…
Dates
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- 13 Sept 2021to11 Nov 2021
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