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Heritage Open Days
Whorlton
An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about future plans.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Start planning you perfect day...When you’re planning your perfect day, a visit to one of our wedding fayres is unmissable!
Exhibition
Durham
When you think about the history of Durham, what comes to mind? Beautiful architecture, rich and powerful people and the history you find in textbooks. But how often do we stop and think about the lives of ordinary people? This exhibition explores…
Show / Display
Durham
Durham's City Centre will host over a hundred classic cars, a great family day out with displays in the Market Place, on Palace Green, in Millennium Place and Framwellgate and Elvet Bridges.
Heritage Open Days
Wheatley Hill
Wheatley Heritage centre is situated in the cemetery and was originally used as a chapel of rest. It was opened by Miners’ Leader, Peter Lee in 1907 and was used to hold funerals until the late 1950’s.
Family Fun
Stanley
If you’re looking for new things to do and places to go with your baby or toddler, you’ve found the perfect place where you can drop in every week for free, to meet other local parents and enjoy adult company while your little ones can play together…
Local Events
Chester le Street
Drop in session, free IT support for seniors.
Festival
Barnard Castle
Join us for our 2024 SUMMER FESTIVAL every weekend from 22 June to 25 August. Enjoy FREE entertainment and live music in our Café Garden at the rear of The Witham building (off Galgate carpark).
Markets
Wynyard
The Northern Dales Farmers Market returns to the picturesque Walled Garden at Wynyard Hall throughout 2024. From 9 am to 2 pm every third Sunday of the month, immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of local flavour, as passionate suppliers,…
Heritage Open Days
Easington Village, Peterlee
A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces.
Heritage Open Days
High Pittington
Visit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available. Discover a Grade I listed, 12th & 13th century church. North Arcade is described as 'one of the most exciting pieces of architecture in the county' by Pevsner.
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.
Show / Display
Durham
Experience Peace Doves with reduced lighting and no soundtrack on Tuesday mornings throughout the installation.
Talks
Wingate
Join local author, historian and family history researcher Margaret Hedley for an illustrated talk on the Women of the Durham Coalfield. This talk will focus on Margaret’s book, Hannah’s Story.
Markets
Seaham
Join us for our much-anticipated Summer Outdoor Artisan Market! Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of local creativity and flavours across a weekend of fun, as we welcome bustling stalls that will showcase the best of our region’s handcrafted…
Family Fun
Peterlee
Looking for days out in the kids Summer school holidays? Peterlee Town Council are holding a FREE Mystic Magic Fun day in Woodhouse Park, just off Balliol Close, Peterlee, SR8 2NX on Wednesday 14th August from 10.30am - 2.30pm.
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Enjoy free entry as The Bowes Museum joins in the Heritage Open Day scheme. Discover thousands of items from 500 years of human creativity. Explore our summer exhibition, watch the Silver Swan, and take part in artist led workshops and more.
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
The church tower will be open with access to the ringing chamber and the clock chamber. Local bell ringers will help visitors understand how church bells are rung and also give access to the 'clock chamber'.
Historical
Durham
A city with so much history … so why not join a FREE walking tour to immerse yourself in the past of Durham.
Festival
Crook
Building Our Planet Festival Returns to Glenholme Park.
Get ready for a day of vibrant energy and community spirit as Glenholme Park in Crook welcomes back the B.O.P Festival on Saturday, August 3rd. Honoured with the NE Journal Culture Award 2023,…
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