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Durham hosts world-class shows such as Durham County Cricket Club, World Cup Cricket, Durham T20, and the Tour Series.

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  1. Supportive crowd at Emirates Riverside.

    Add England v South Africa ODI at Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    England v South Africa ODI at Durham Cricket

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    Chester le Street

    International cricket will return to the Emirates Riverside in summer 2022 after the ECB announced that the Chester-le-Street ground will stage the first instalment of the three-match Royal London Series against South Africa on 19 July.

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    19 July 2022Open 11:00 -
    More info for England v South Africa ODI at Durham Cricket
  2. Horse racing at Sedgefield Racecourse.

    Add Durham National at Sedgefield Racecourse to your Itinerary

    Durham National at Sedgefield Racecourse

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    Sporting Event

    Sedgefield

    When you're looking for Sedgefield events, the best answer is a day at the races, and this one is one of the best at Sedgefield. It's one of the most prestigious meetings of the year, featuring the iconic Durham National.

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    16 Oct 2022Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Durham National at Sedgefield Racecourse
  3. Horse race at Sedgefield Racecourse.

    Add Ladies Evening at Sedgefield Racecourse to your Itinerary

    Ladies Evening at Sedgefield Racecourse

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    Sporting Event

    Sedgefield

    Join us for the highlight of the social calendar, Ladies Evening 2022 at Sedgefield Racecourse is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening out with your friends and family.

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    24 Aug 2022Open 13:30 - 18:00
    More info for Ladies Evening at Sedgefield Racecourse
  4. Image of a horse race.

    Add Sedgefield Racecourse Fixture List 2022 to your Itinerary

    Sedgefield Racecourse Fixture List 2022

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    Sporting Event

    Sedgefield

    What's on in Sedgefield? The best answer we can give is horse racing, and the chance to enjoy a day at the races in the glorious Durham countryside.

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    14 Jan 2022to26 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Sedgefield Racecourse Fixture List 2022
  5. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Shildon ParkPlay

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    Shildon

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Shildon ParkPlay
  6. Supportive crowd at Emirates Riverside.

    Add Durham Cricket Domestic Fixture Schedule: 2022 to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket Domestic Fixture Schedule: 2022

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    Chester le Street

    The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed the 2022 fixtures for men’s county and women’s regional domestic competitions, with Durham traveling to Sofia Gardens for their opening County Championship fixture of the 2022 season to take on…

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    7 Apr 2022to26 Sept 2022
    More info for Durham Cricket Domestic Fixture Schedule: 2022
  7. Two people cycling in the Durham Dales with close up view of a bicycle in fore ground.

    Add Tour of Britain 2022 - Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland to your Itinerary

    Tour of Britain 2022 - Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland

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    Start: Durham City

    The 2022’s Tour of Britain’s first foray into England comes on stage three, which takes place between Durham and Sunderland.

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    6 Sept 2022
    More info for Tour of Britain 2022 - Stage 3 - Durham to Sunderland
  8. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Crook ParkPlay

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    Crook

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook ParkPlay
  9. Image of the CDGT winners at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club.

    Add County Durham Golf Trail to your Itinerary

    County Durham Golf Trail

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    Sporting Event

    Stanley

    Golf Competition for Mixed Men's/Ladies pairs. Played over 4 consecutive days at South Moor, Beamish, Darlington and Brancepeth. These are all hidden gems in beautiful Durham countryside. Please visit the County Durham Golf Trail's website for more…

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    11 July 2022to14 July 2022Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for County Durham Golf Trail
  10. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

    Add Easington Colliery ParkPlay to your Itinerary

    Easington Colliery ParkPlay

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    Peterlee

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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  11. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

    Add Chilton Park Play to your Itinerary

    Chilton Park Play

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    Ferryhill

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike. From quick-cricket to frisbee to rounders, ParkPlay runs every Saturday morning from 9.30am and is completely free…

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    31 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Chilton Park Play
  12. Crowds of people watching cricket match

    Add Durham Cricket: England Women v India - Vitality IT20 Series to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket: England Women v India - Vitality IT20 Series

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    Chester-le-Street

    England Women will return to the Riverside for the first time in 9 years to take on India in the first of a three match Vitality IT20 Series.  Heather Knight will lead out her side in Chester le Street on Saturday 10 September under the lights of…

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    10 Sept 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Durham Cricket: England Women v India - Vitality IT20 Series
  13. Image of The Men's Boat Race at Durham Regatta on a sunny day with the cathedral in the background.

    Add The 189th Durham Regatta 2022 to your Itinerary

    The 189th Durham Regatta 2022

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    Old Elvet, Durham

    The Durham Regatta not only offers thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for everyone.

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    11 June 2022to12 June 2022
    More info for The 189th Durham Regatta 2022
  14. Queen's Jubilee Gala. Image Credit: Jack Drum Arts.
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    Add Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground to your Itinerary

    Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground

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    Bank Holiday Weekend

    Crook

    Join us at Crook Cricket Club for a fun filled day of live music, dance, comedy street theatre performances, storytelling, a royalty themed fancy dress parade with prizes, traditional stalls and more to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

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    3 June 2022Open 12:00 -
    More info for Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground
  15. Smiling people at the start of a race partaking in the Durham City Run Festival.

    Durham City Run Festival 2022

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    Festival

    Durham

    Take on the historic streets of Durham for a midsummer evening of racing in the Prince Bishops Durham City Run. Make sure you follow Events of the North on social media to be the first to know!

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    From:
    15 July 2022to16 July 2022
    More info for Durham City Run Festival 2022
  16. Image of Horse Race at Sedgefield.

    Add Boxing Day Raceday 2022 to your Itinerary

    Boxing Day Raceday 2022

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    Sporting Event

    Sedgefield

    Boxing Day at Sedgefield is a hugely popular tradition for people who are looking for a family fun day out and some fresh air following the Christmas festivities.

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    From:
    26 Dec 2022Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Boxing Day Raceday 2022
  17. Father's Day Clay Pigeon Shoot. Image of someone partaking in clay pigeon shooting.

    Add Father's Day Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Father's Day Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn

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    Father's Day

    Stanley

    Father's Day takes place on Sunday, 19th June 2022 and we have a few ideas for you to make this year an extra special one.

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    19 June 2022Open 10:00 -
    From:
    19 June 2022Open 12:00 -
    More info for Father's Day Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn
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