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  1. Add Dried Flower Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Dried Flower Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens for a beautifully relaxed autumn dried flower wreath workshop, set against views over the Walled Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026Open 10:30 -
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  2. Add Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Staindrop

    Try your hand at "line and wash" – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour – with Yorkshire artist John Harrison.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 03:30
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  3. Add Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  4. Add Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Darlington

    Step into a realm of exquisite beauty and craftsmanship with PeaceGold Jewellery House at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens where craftsmanship is not just a skill, but an art form.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026to9 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 15:30
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  5. Add Autumn Tablescape Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Autumn Tablescape Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Darlington

    Gather in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a warm and inspiring autumn tablescape workshop with Deborah from Periwinkle Barn, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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  6. Add Pumpkin Flower Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Flower Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a charming autumn pumpkin flower workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this hands-on seasonal session, you’ll transform a pumpkin into a…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:30 -
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  7. Add Little Ones Pumpkin Painting - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Little Ones Pumpkin Painting - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Darlington

    Celebrate the autumn season with a fun and creative pumpkin painting workshop! Little artists will receive their own pumpkin along with a variety of paints and brushes to design a unique creation – no carving required! From spooky faces to colourful…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    29 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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  8. Add Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Join in and get creative at this hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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  9. Add Summer Artisan Market - Dalton Park to your Itinerary

    Summer Artisan Market - Dalton Park

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Seaham

    Summer’s here- and so is a weekend full of artisan shopping, delicious food and local creativity.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026
    More info for Summer Artisan Market - Dalton Park

  10. Add Durham Orchid Show - Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Durham Orchid Show - Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Durham

    The North East of England Orchid Society, Durham University and the Botanic Garden present the Durham Orchid Show and Craft Fair at Josephine Butler College.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  11. Add Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Lanchester

    Get ready for some Toy Story magic! Join us and Craftily Ever After for a hands‑on craft session where kids can make their own Forky Pen and mix up a pot of bright green Alien Slime. Creative, colourful, and full of character — the perfect family…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 14:15
    More info for Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre

  12. Add Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a festive Advent candle wreath workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this seasonal session, you’ll create a traditional wreath…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -
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  13. Add Traditional Teddy Bear Making Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Traditional Teddy Bear Making Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    There is nothing more satisfying than passing on a craft. That is why we are proud to offer once more a Traditional Bear Making workshop where this time you get the opportunity to meet (and make) Sophie. Sophie has been specially designed for our…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  14. Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Talks

    Durham City

    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:
    15 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

  15. Add Creating a Cutting Garden with Becky Crowley - Half Day Course - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Creating a Cutting Garden with Becky Crowley - Half Day Course - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Darlington

    Learn how to plan and grow your own ornamental cutting garden, with Raby’s walled garden assistant head gardener, Becky Crowley.  This half day workshop will give you inspiration, ideas and practical advice to help you grow beautiful seasonal…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 13:30
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  16. Add Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Step into the festive season in true luxury with Periwinkle Barn’s Christmas Wreath Workshop, held in the stunning glasshouse surroundings of Raby Castle’s Conservatory.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  17. Add Bestselling author Glenda Young - Book Signing - Saint Cuthbert's Walk Shopping Centre to your Itinerary

    Bestselling author Glenda Young - Book Signing - Saint Cuthbert's Walk Shopping Centre

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    Type:

    Shopping Event

    Chester le Street

    Meet Bestselling author Glenda Young at a book signing event in Chester-le-Street

    Dates

    From:
    19 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 14:00
    More info for Bestselling author Glenda Young - Book Signing - Saint Cuthbert's Walk Shopping Centre

  18. Add Beginners Blacksmithing - Unit 1 Morrison Industrial Estate to your Itinerary

    Beginners Blacksmithing - Unit 1 Morrison Industrial Estate

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Annfield Plain, Stanley

    Industrial Arts and Crafts. In this beginner blacksmithing course you will learn ancient techniques to forge a beautiful feather quill set you can treasure forever!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
    From:
    5 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 18:30
    From:
    11 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 18:30
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  19. Add Galactic Crafts: Toy Story Edition - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Galactic Crafts: Toy Story Edition - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us for a Toy Story craft day packed with creativity! Make your own Alien Key Ring, build an Etch‑A‑Sketch–inspired frame, and design a personalised Toy Story Room Sign. Three crafts, endless fun.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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  20. Add Brick Fairytales, Enchanted Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Brick Fairytales, Enchanted Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland Town Hall

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Town Council is pleased to announce the Brick Fairy tales, Enchanted Bishop Auckland Competition which will open on Monday 17th August 2026, until Sunday 30th August 2026. Step into a world of Fairy tales and discover enchanting…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
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