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  1. Add Thursday Evenings at The Light to your Itinerary

    Thursday Evenings at The Light

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Aykley Heads, Durham

    Regular events for curious minds and creative hands every Thursday from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. A new weekly programme of events making Thursday evenings at The Light a regular fixture in Durham's cultural calendar.

    Venue

    The Light, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2026to3 Sept 2027Various Opening Times
    More info for Thursday Evenings at The Light

  2. 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

    Type

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

  3. 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

    Type

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

  4. Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

    Type

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

  5. 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
    More info for Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  6. Add Shildon's Wagon Legacy - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Shildon's Wagon Legacy - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Shildon

    The opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in September 1825 transformed Shildon into one of the world's first railway towns. But that was only the beginning. As Shildon grew, Shildon Works became a nationally significant centre for wagon…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Shildon's Wagon Legacy - Locomotion

  7. Add Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story to your Itinerary

    Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Durham

    They say a picture paints a thousand words. Artist Hannah Kelly is on a mission to gather pictures drawn by people of all ages from across the county to create her new artwork ‘Travelling Tales’.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

  8. Add Glow in the Dark Abstract Mobiles with Artist Zara Worth - The Light to your Itinerary

    Glow in the Dark Abstract Mobiles with Artist Zara Worth - The Light

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    On Thursday 17 September 2026 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Monthly artist's workshops for adults who refuse to grow up!

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
    More info for Glow in the Dark Abstract Mobiles with Artist Zara Worth - The Light

  9. Add Christmas Craft Fair - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Craft Fair - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bearpark, Durham

    Join us for a two-day celebration of festive food, unique gifts and local craftsmanship.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Christmas Craft Fair - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  10. Add Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics to your Itinerary

    Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    North Bitchburn, Crook

    Get creative this October half term and paint your very own Halloween pottery. Looking for something fun and creative to do this October half term ? Come along to the Dairy Barn and paint your very own Halloween themed pottery.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics

  11. Add After Dark - The Light to your Itinerary

    After Dark - The Light

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Aykley Heads, Durham

    Art. Music. Drinks. Late. First Friday every month starting 2 October 2026.

    Venue

    The Light, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026to4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for After Dark - The Light

  12. 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 -
    More info for Pumpkin Flower Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  13. Add Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    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
    More info for Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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

    Dried Flower Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    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 -
    More info for Dried Flower Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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

    Beginners Blacksmithing - Unit 1 Morrison Industrial Estate

    Type

    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:
    18 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 18:30
    More info for Beginners Blacksmithing - Unit 1 Morrison Industrial Estate

  16. Add Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Join us this Christmas for a series of festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own beautiful Christmas Door Wreath or Christmas…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026to28 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:30
    More info for Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  17. Add Little Ones Pumpkin Painting - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Little Ones Pumpkin Painting - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    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
    More info for Little Ones Pumpkin Painting - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  18. Add Pumpkin Flowers Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Flowers Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Durham

    Celebrate autumn by turning a fresh pumpkin into a natural vase and creating a beautiful arrangement with seasonal flowers. Your finished piece will look great as a table centrepiece or as a warm welcome on your porch.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Pumpkin Flowers Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden - Crook Hall Gardens

  19. 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

    Type

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

  20. Add Mickleton Village Hall and the Community Over the Years - Heritage Open Days to your Itinerary

    Mickleton Village Hall and the Community Over the Years - Heritage Open Days

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Barnard Castle

    Come and see on the cinema screen how the village hall was built and what actually goes on in the hall. Displays and presentations by user groups and see how people use the site from family get togethers to country weddings. Tea and cake by…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Mickleton Village Hall and the Community Over the Years - Heritage Open Days