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   Halloween Family Fun Days

   Type

   Type:

   Halloween

   Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

   Join us for a ride onboard our spooktacular ghost train!

   Dates

   From:

   30 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00

   More info for Halloween Family Fun Days
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   Medieval Knight Dinner - Lumley Castle

   Type

   Type:

   Food & Drink

   Chester le Street

   Seated on wooden benches, at wooden tables in the Castles Baronial Hall. A 5-course feast is served with mead & wine, whilst being entertained by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain & Herald, with musicians, all in traditional costume.

   Dates

   From:

   20 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00

   More info for Medieval Knight Dinner - Lumley Castle
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   Family Activities: Creative Threads

   Type

   Type:

   Heritage

   Durham

   Get creative and try some simple weaving techniques inspired South Asian saris!

   Dates

   From:

   28 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

   More info for Family Activities: Creative Threads
4. 

   

   Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Come and enjoy a family favourite service in which we light the tree, sing traditional carols and bless the unique nativity scene which was carved by a Durham miner. Durham Cathedral’s beautiful crib scene will be blessed by the Dean, the Very Revd…

   Dates

   From:

   13 Dec 2026Open 15:30 -

   More info for Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
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   Movies and Magic - The Grinch

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Snuggle up in your PJ’s, get comfy to watch the fabulous festive movie The Grinch, be in awe and entertained by our magician and enjoy endless popcorn, hot dogs, pizzas, potato wedges and Christmas stotties!

   Dates

   From:

   29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 18:00

   More info for Movies and Magic - The Grinch
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   Christmas Creations

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Durham

   Get creative this December in our festive workshop to make your own Santa's little helper. Children can hammer, glue, drill, paint and decorate their own festive wooden figure to take home to display during the festive season and leave treats for…

   Dates

   From:

   12 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

   More info for Christmas Creations
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   Winter At The Bowes Museum

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Barnard Castle

   Enjoy a warming winter day out at The Bowes Museum with a mix of drop-in creative activities, artist-led workshops for children and a brand-new Winter Trail to explore. Adults can settle in for the December meeting of the Bowes Book Club, while Café…

   Venue

   The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

   Dates

   From:

   1 Dec 2026to4 Jan 2027Open 10:30 - 16:00

   More info for Winter At The Bowes Museum
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   Little Elves Christmas Hunt

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Chester le Street

   Get ready for a festive adventure on the beautiful Castle grounds! Our Little Elves Hunt invites children to follow a trail of Christmas-themed clues, solving puzzles and discovering hidden surprises along the way. It’s the perfect way for little…

   Dates

   From:

   22 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

   More info for Little Elves Christmas Hunt
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   Christmas Market 2026

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Staindrop

   Three Magical Days of Festive Shopping, Eating and Cheer. Join us this November for a truly magical experience at the Raby Castle's Christmas Market. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, sipping mulled wine, or simply soaking up the festive…

   Dates

   From:

   27 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 09:00 - 15:00

   More info for Christmas Market 2026
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    Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Festive Event

    Durham

    This isn’t just a collection of Christmas music – it’s a celebration of the season’s full emotional range. Joy, wonder, reflection, play. Big bold choruses and quiet, candlelit moments. Music that lets you sing along one minute and stop to breathe…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

    More info for Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral
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    Spookymoor

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Spennymoor

    Welcome to Spookymoor 2026! We invite you to join us for a spooktacular Halloween experience. Wander along our enchanting Halloween trail, packed with spooky tales, magical encounters, and surprises lurking around every corner. Once you’ve completed…

    Dates

    From:

    30 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00

    More info for Spookymoor
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    Celebrate Science - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    October Half Term

    Shildon

    Calling all young scientists! Locomotion is the next stop for the annual festival to celebrate science. Get inspired by science this autumn! Durham University is partnering with Locomotion to host an exciting three-day festival. Join us for live…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Celebrate Science - Locomotion
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    Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Stanley

    Something spooky is coming… Step back in time and get ready for a night you’ll never forget.
    Join us for a special spine-tingling experience as Beamish is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North.

    Dates

    From:

    28 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bearpark, Durham

    This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joe, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it…

    Dates

    From:

    6 Dec 2026

    More info for A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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    Family Astronomy - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    This is a great way to get children interested in astronomy and science. They will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in the…

    Venue

    Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

    Dates

    From:

    31 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30

    More info for Family Astronomy - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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    Leaves, Lanterns and Baskets, Family Crafts - October Half Term 2026

    Type

    Type:

    October Half Term

    Durham

    Get creative and join our cosy, autumnal-themed drop-in crafts session. This October half-term, make lanterns and baskets inspired by autumn leaves, harvest colours, and pumpkins. Drop in for a hands-on activity that everyone can enjoy.

    Dates

    From:

    30 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

    More info for Leaves, Lanterns and Baskets, Family Crafts - October Half Term 2026
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    Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Looking for a unique and educational family activity in October? Join us for a Family Stargazing Adventure at High Force, a professionally hosted evening designed especially for young explorers aged 5–15.

    Dates

    From:

    29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

    More info for Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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    Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    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:

    22 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -

    More info for Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    Seaham Fireworks

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Seaham

    Back by popular demand the fantastic Seaham Fireworks takes place on a Sunday to make it easier to plan your visit. In the theme of Angels vs Demons. A free to attend family seaside fireworks event. Food & Craft stalls, kids rides, stage…

    Dates

    From:

    1 Nov 2026Open 17:00 - 21:00

    More info for Seaham Fireworks
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    Advent Candle Wreath Workshop

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    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 -

    More info for Advent Candle Wreath Workshop

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