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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.
International Womens Day
Join us to celebrate the remarkable women of County Durham. From authors and photographers to factory workers and football teams. Nurses and steel workers to the colliery wives maintaining the homes. We’d love to see you!
Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
International Womens Day
Durham
Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future ‘Iron Ladies’ Film screening followed by Q & A with special guest Heather Wood.
International Womens Day
County Durham Libraries, March is Women’s History Month - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future
Wellness Event
Seaham
Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.
International Womens Day
Seaham
Join local author, historian and family history researcher Margaret Hedley for a talk about the Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 19th Century ‘Hannah’s Story’.
Dog-Friendly
STANLEY
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
International Womens Day
Barnard Castle
Join Caroline Smith, Finds Liaison Assistant, for a glimpse into the everyday lives of women in the past, from prehistory to the present day.
Festival
Durham City
Experience the magic of Fire and Ice in Durham, a spectacular winter event transforming Durham City into a captivating wonderland.
Family Fun
Durham City
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…
International Womens Day
Consett
Join local author Susan Gray for the launch of her new book. Discover how the strong business ethic of the women in her family’s history, helped to inspire her characters and plotlines. Susan will talk about determination, overcoming adversity, the…
International Womens Day
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
Join Caroline Smith, Finds Liaison Assistant, for a glimpse into the everyday lives of women in the past, from prehistory to the present day.
Guided Walk
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
Our monthly guided walks take place on the 2nd Saturday of every month leaving Wolsingham Town Hall in the Market Place at 10am.
International Womens Day
Durham
Join Kylie Dixon for an honest and uplifting talk, designed to leave women feeling seen, inspired, and more confident in their own voice.
Heritage
Newton Aycliffe,
Darlington & Durham Running Day 2026 — a fantastic celebration of classic and modern buses, transport heritage, and community fun!
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