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Walking Event
Murton
Join Climate Action North for a nature‑focused wellbeing walk across the tranquil parkland at Dalton Park. As part of the nationwide Big Butterfly Count, you’ll help record butterfly and moth sightings, contributing valuable data that helps monitor…
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
South Causey Inn in County Durham offers a unique and picturesque setting, with four distinct venues to choose from. Whether you prefer a small, intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, South Causey Inn can tailor your wedding to your specific…
Exhibition
Durham
Spanning generations and cultures, each group explored a different part of the museum’s collection and responded through collage, painting, textiles, poetry, printmaking, and interactive installations. Their artworks reflect personal stories,…
Exhibition
Durham
An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.
Talks
Barnard Castle
Be You at The Bowes is a LGBTQIA+ co-production working group is the first of its kind at the Museum, teaming up with regional partners and working as a community to learn from one another and grow together. The group will investigate…
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.
Farmers Market
Middleton-in-Teesdale
March to December, traditional Farmers Market in an all-weather, undercover auction mart. Free Entry. Free Parking. Dog Friendly. 40+ Fabulous Foodie Traders every month.
Talks
Seaham
Join local historian Diane Rowe for a talk on the history and geography of the Hawthorn settlement from the 880s to the present day.
Exhibition
Durham
This family friendly exhibition features a selection of artefacts from across the Durham University collections to help tell the stories of local folktales.
Talks
Bishop Auckland
Over the last decade a remarkable transformation of the gardens of Auckland Palace has taken place. Now, join our weekly ‘walk and talk’ sessions with our dedicated volunteers as they reveal the story behind the gardens and highlight special…
Talks
Consett
Join local sculptor, Ray Lonsdale, on National Poetry Day for readings of his favourite poems that accompany his sculptures and the story as to why the words have become part of the art he creates. Ray will discuss his life, work, inspiration and be…
Family Fun
Peterlee
Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you FREE Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!
Food & Drink Festival
Chester le Street
Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up
Children/Family events
Market Place , Bishop Auckland
This summer, Open Art Space returns to Auckland Tower with a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages.
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
A Medieval Mayhem event will take over Auckland Palace grounds on Saturday 26th July, offering a packed programme of performances, crafts and activities.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Guided Walk
Explore rocky headlands, wildflower meadows and secluded bays with a ranger. Discover local wildlife, including birds, butterflies, moths, and fungi. Try out specialist equipment like binoculars, moth traps and bat detectors. Be a part of monitoring…
Heritage Open Days
Palace Green, Durham City
A free self-guided visit to Durham Castle to enjoy the historic and beautiful surroundings at your own pace.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Opening on Friday 13 June at The Warehouse in Newgate Centre, Bishop Auckland, GOING BACK BROCKENS: Monuments and Rhetoric After the Miners’ Strike, is a three-part exhibition across County Durham that sees North East artist Narbi Price and writer…
Talks
Durham
Join us for a series of free talks on the history and legacy of Magna Carta.
Talks
Murton, Seaham
Join local historian Diane Rowe for a talk on the history and geography of the Hawthorn settlement from the 880s to the present day.
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