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  1. Add Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

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    Show / Display

    Shildon

    Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO® creations at this year's Shildon Brick Show. Hosted in conjunction with Brick Alley Recognised LEGO Fan Community, this exhibition features a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

  2. Add Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett

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    Family Fun

    Consett

    EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
    ​​​​​​​Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett

  3. Add Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Step into the magic of Christmas at South Causey Inn’s Santa Sundays... Join us in the enchanting Old Barn on 6th, 13th or 20th of December for a truly unforgettable festive experience the whole family will love. From the moment you arrive, the…

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    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -
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    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -
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    20 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -
    More info for Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn

  4. Add Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting to your Itinerary

    Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting

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    Halloween

    Gilesgate Moor, Durham

    Start Your Halloween With a Hit of Adrenaline...and Pizza! Fuel the Kids up on Racing, Pizza & Goodies for a Guaranteed Treat - No Tricks!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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  5. Add Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story to your Itinerary

    Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

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    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
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  6. Add Harvest Celebrations at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Harvest Celebrations at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Experience traditional harvest celebrations at Beamish Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2026to4 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Harvest Celebrations at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  7. Add Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre to your Itinerary

    Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Spooktacular Family Fun Awaits at Thorpe Farm! Get ready for thrills, giggles, and pumpkin-filled adventures—our beloved Spooky Halloween Maize Maze Trail is BACK for another year of magical autumn memories!

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2026to23 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre

  8. Add Breakfast with Father Christmas - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Breakfast with Father Christmas - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Kick off your day with something magical! Join Father Christmas for breakfast in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building, before he heads off on his Christmas duties.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
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    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
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    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
    More info for Breakfast with Father Christmas - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  9. North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

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    Stargazing Events

    The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

  10. Add A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum to your Itinerary

    A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum

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    Halloween

    Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe

    Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween evening for all the family as Aycliffe Bus Museum opens its doors for 'A Night at the Museum – Halloween Horror Spooktakular.' Local residents are invited to come along to the museum on Burtree Road, Newton…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 21:00
    More info for A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum

  11. Add Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Saturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory

  12. Add Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Meet Mr and Mrs Claus at the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Step inside the beautifully decorated Yultide Yurt at Raby Castle this Christmas for a magical meet-and-greet with Mr and Mrs Claus Surrounded by sparkling lights and festive décor, enjoy a heart-warming experience.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026
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    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
    From:
    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
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  13. Add The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages. Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026
    More info for The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  14. Add Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch to your Itinerary

    Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch

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    Type:

    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:
    3 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Kinley Hill Pumpkin Patch

  15. Add Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Make magical memories this Christmas with one simple, all-inclusive ticket. Step into The Enchanted Forest, immerse yourself in Raby Castle at Christmas & enjoy the Deer Park & Walled Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  16. Add Seaham Town Council Fireworks Display - Seaham Seafront to your Itinerary

    Seaham Town Council Fireworks Display - Seaham Seafront

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    Bonfire Night

    Seaham

    Back by popular demand the fantastic Seaham Fireworks takes place on a Sunday to make it easier to plan your visit. Further details to be announced in due course.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2026
    More info for Seaham Town Council Fireworks Display - Seaham Seafront

  17. Add Grand Cinema: White Christmas (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: White Christmas (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: White Christmas (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  18. Add Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett

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    Christmas and New Year

    Consett

    The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett

  19. Add An Evening with Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    An Evening with Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen - Durham Book Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Join award-winning poet Hollie McNish for a hilarious and heartfelt evening of poetry, reading from her latest collection, Virgin, and unpicking the meaning of the word with her trademark feminist wit, fury and compassion. 

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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  20. Add Kids Halloween Party - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Kids Halloween Party - South Causey Inn

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    Halloween

    Stanley

    Bring the whole family along for an afternoon packed with Halloween entertainment, including fun games, singing with Charlotte, and plenty of chances to win exciting prizes. Don't forget to come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, as fancy…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Kids Halloween Party - South Causey Inn