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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.
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!
Talks
Durham
Join us for a series of free talks on the history and legacy of Magna Carta.
Food & Drink Festival
Chester le Street
Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up
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
This family friendly exhibition features a selection of artefacts from across the Durham University collections to help tell the stories of local folktales.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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
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.
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…
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.
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