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   Festive Garland Workshop with Periwinkle Barn

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   Christmas and New Year

   Staindrop, Darlington

   Weave festive magic in the Conservatory with Periwinkle Barn and immerse yourself in the scent and spirit of Christmas at our Luxury Garland Workshop. Set within the enchanting surroundings of Raby’s glasshouse Conservatory, this seasonal experience…

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   17 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

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   Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden

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   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Come and join florist Debbie from The Northern Flower Garden to kick off the holiday season by making your own wreath. During the workshop, you’ll create your own Christmas wreath with fresh seasonal foliage and festive decorations. Learn how to…

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   29 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

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   Christmas Family Crafts: Make a Winter Decoration

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   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Get creative as a family and make a winter-inspired craft to take home or gift to a loved-one. Make snowflakes, snowdrop decorations and festive gift tags using recycled materials, taking inspiration from the colours, shapes and patterns of winter.

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   28 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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   5 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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   12 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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   19 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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   Christmas Wreath Workshop

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   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. Our friendly specialist tutors will guide you through every stage, teaching a variety of techniques…

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   29 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00

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   Making History: Stories of Remembrance with Lizzie Lovejoy

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   Workshop

   Durham

   An evening of reflection, creativity and connection as we bring history to life through writing. Drawing on archive photographs and stories from the Durham Light Infantry collection and the DLI Gallery at The Light, this reflective creative writing…

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   12 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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   Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop

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   Christmas and New Year

   Staindrop

   Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a Paperwhite bowl workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this elegant seasonal session, you’ll create a planted bowl of fragrant…

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   4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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   Festive Christmas Door Swag with Periwinkle Barn

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   Christmas and New Year

   Staindrop, Darlington

   Celebrate the beauty of the season with our Luxury Christmas Door Swag Workshop. Guided by Deborah of Periwinkle Barn, you’ll craft and design your own festive door swag – a sumptuous alternative to the traditional wreath.

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   11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00

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   18 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

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   Christmas Fayre

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   Christmas and New Year

   Wynyard

   Discover the magic of the season at Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre – a festive celebration for the whole family! Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive magic at the Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre! We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now…

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   20 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026Open 10:00 -

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   Wonder Workshop: Perspective Drawing

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   Family Fun

   Barnard Castle

   Wonder Workshop explores The Bowes Museum's collection through art, science, technology, engineering and maths, from how mechanisms work to the meaning of symbols in paintings and the history of well-known pieces. This session encourages young…

   Venue

   The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

   Dates

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   9 Feb 2027Open 12:15 - 13:45

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    Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk

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    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    From springtime stanzas and summer sonnets to autumn anthologies and wintery works, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens. Enjoy a guided walk around the gardens with poetry inspired by the season, flora in the gardens and the…

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    14 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

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    12 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

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    20 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

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    Christmas Wreath Making at The Story

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Join Sofia Blooms for a festive afternoon making your very own Christmas wreath. You will be provided with a beautiful selection of seasonal foliage, berries, fruits, pinecones, and other natural embellishments to create a stunning festive wreath. A…

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    12 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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    Josie Brookes and Tom Madge: The Colour Collective

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Step inside an immersive world of line, pattern and colour, created by artists Josie Brookes and Tom Madge and inspired by the museum's collection, architecture and extraordinary interiors.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

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    26 Mar 2027to11 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00

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    7 Paintings - The Art of Dining

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    Food & Drink

    Durham

    An evening in seven acts. Seven courses. Seven artistic worlds. One unforgettable evening.

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    28 Nov 2026to28 Feb 2027

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    Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    The Bowes Museum's late-night event returns on for an atmospheric evening of art, creativity and culture after hours. Visitors can explore the museum at night and choose from creative workshops inspired by the museum's three current exhibitions,…

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    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

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    21 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30

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    Bowes Lates: Brush & Bubbles - The Bowes Museum

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    Arts & Crafts

    Barnard Castle

    Brush & Bubbles is a creative painting and dining experience, in one of The Bowes Museum's picture galleries, led by artist Betty Barnet Brown. Participants will explore a selection of striking portraits featuring flamboyant hats, dramatic…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

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    21 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

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    Christmas Wreath Workshops - South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    We’re delighted to bring our Christmas Wreath Workshops back for another magical season.

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    16 Nov 2026to17 Dec 2026Open 17:00 -

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    Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2026

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    A spectacular three day craft fair in a country castle! Around 70 stalls of unique crafts. Cafes open all day serving delicious home made food and cakes. Craft workshops and activities.

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    Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth

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    27 Nov 2026to28 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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    29 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

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    Christmas Suncatcher Workshop

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Let's spend a fun morning learning how to make homemade Christmas decorations in this Christmas Suncatcher Workshop. £5 payable in advance. All materials supplied.

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    23 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 11:30

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    Family Activities: Creative Threads

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    Heritage

    Durham

    Get creative and try some simple weaving techniques inspired South Asian saris!

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    28 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

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    Being Human, Sensing Nature: A Creative Walk in Durham’s Green Corridor

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    Walking Event

    Durham

    Join the Being Human team for a creative walk in the Durham City Green Corridor. Throughout this walk with the Being Human team, we'll explore the natural and cultural heritage of Durham through creative methods like zines, photographs, and sound…

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    From:

    14 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00

    More info for Being Human, Sensing Nature: A Creative Walk in Durham’s Green Corridor

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