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  1. Add Fireworks Extravaganza - Hardwick Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Fireworks Extravaganza - Hardwick Hall Hotel

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    Bonfire Night

    Sedgefield

    Experience the annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Hardwick Hall Hotel.
    Hardwick Hall Hotel presents the annual FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Nov 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
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    5 Nov 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
    More info for Fireworks Extravaganza - Hardwick Hall Hotel

  2. Add The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Family Fun

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
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  3. Add Raby Castle at Christmas to your Itinerary

    Raby Castle at Christmas

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Step back in time to experience a traditional family Christmas at Raby Castle.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

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    22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
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    28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
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    3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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    10 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
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    14 Dec 2025
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    17 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
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    29 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    2 Jan 2026to4 Jan 2026
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  4. Add The Whimsical Tale of Pumperknickle at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    The Whimsical Tale of Pumperknickle at Auckland Palace

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    Halloween

    Bishop Auckland

    Come along for the whimsical tale of Pumperknickle, penned and performed by the talented thespians of The Auckland Project!

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Whimsical Tale of Pumperknickle at Auckland Palace

  5. Add West Side Story Exhibition at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    West Side Story Exhibition at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Discover the untold story of Stockton & Darlington’s far-reaching rail legacy through rare photos and maps.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Oct 2025to24 Oct 2025
    More info for West Side Story Exhibition at Locomotion

  6. Add The Bowes Museum Winter Market to your Itinerary

    The Bowes Museum Winter Market

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    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    The galleries and grounds of the French styled Museum in Barnard Castle are once again set to come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the season as the highly anticipated annual Winter Market returns from Friday 12th  December until Sunday…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Bowes Museum Winter Market

  7. Add Little Elves Christmas Hunt - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Little Elves Christmas Hunt - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Arrive at the castle and be greeted by our very own team of elves, then receive a castle map and clues. Head around the grounds solving riddles, collecting clues and finding all of Santa’s favourite festive friends. Make your way to the finishing…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Dec 2025to22 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Elves Christmas Hunt - Lumley Castle Hotel

  8. Add Halloween Night at Potter's World - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Halloween Night at Potter's World - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Spooky season has arrived, so why not gather all your favourite ghouls and monsters together for some terror-ific Halloween fun at our Halloween Nights at Potter's World.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for Halloween Night at Potter's World - Lanchester Garden Centre

  9. Add Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum

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    Halloween

    Beamish

    Come and join us this October Half-Term for fun and folklore. From Saturday, 25th October to Sunday, 2nd November, join us for a programme of activities as we delve into the quirky, mysterious, and sometimes spooky world of North East folklore.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum

  10. Add S&DR200 - All Change to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - All Change

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    Exhibition

    South Road, Durham City

    Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.  

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
    More info for S&DR200 - All Change

  11. Add Games at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Games at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

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    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    A relaxed afternoon of board and card games for all ages. Whether you're a seasoned player or just in it for the laughs, there's something for everyone. Second Sunday of every month 1.30pm – 4.30pm

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2025to14 Dec 2025
    More info for Games at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

  12. Add Life of a Roman Soldier - Binchester Roman Fort to your Itinerary

    Life of a Roman Soldier - Binchester Roman Fort

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    October Half Term

    Bishop Auckland

    Join Julius as he takes you on a tour of the Roman fort and explains what life was like for the 2,000 soldiers who lived here. After the tour you can talk to a soldier who will show you his marching pack and tell you everything a beginner soldier…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Life of a Roman Soldier - Binchester Roman Fort

  13. Add Films at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Films at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

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    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    A free, community-led film club bringing people together through stories on screen. Each month we show a relaxed, family-friendly movie in the afternoon, followed by an early evening film for general audiences. Third Sunday of every month.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    13 Oct 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Films at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

  14. Add Celebrate Science at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Celebrate Science at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Calling all young scientists! Locomotion is the next stop for the annual festival to celebrate science.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2025to29 Oct 2025
    More info for Celebrate Science at Locomotion

  15. Add LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

  16. Add Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch to your Itinerary

    Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch

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    Halloween

    Seaham

    Come and explore our family-run, home-grown pumpkin patch, set in the beautiful coastal town of Seaham, County Durham. We’re a local family farm that started our pumpkin patch in 2022, and each year we’re growing, improving, and welcoming more…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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    27 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch

  17. Add Nightmare Before Christmas Baubles Craft Workshop to your Itinerary

    Nightmare Before Christmas Baubles Craft Workshop

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    Christmas and New Year

    Lanchester

    Join us and Craftily Ever After for a Nightmare Before Christmas inspired craft workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Nightmare Before Christmas Baubles Craft Workshop

  18. Add Books at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Books at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

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    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    Take some time out for yourself and get lost in a good book. At this friendly, drop-in book club you can bring something you’re already reading or pick from our shared shelf. Fourth Sunday of every month.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    13 Oct 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Books at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

  19. Add Sacriston Christmas Extravaganza - The Fulforth Centre to your Itinerary

    Sacriston Christmas Extravaganza - The Fulforth Centre

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    Christmas and New Year

    Sacriston

    FREE Christmas Light-switch On! Fairground rides, stage performances & visit Santa in his grotto - all free! Cafe, raffle & tombola inside the community centre.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 19:00
    More info for Sacriston Christmas Extravaganza - The Fulforth Centre

  20. Add Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

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    Halloween

    Durham

    This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025to27 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2025to25 Oct 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
    More info for Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm