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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.
Heritage Open Days
Hamsterley
St James' Church, Hamsterley. An opportunity to see one of County Durham's Grade 1 listed churches.
Talks
Durham
Join us for a series of free talks on the history and legacy of Magna Carta.
Children/Family events
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…
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…
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…
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…
Children/Family events
Houghton le Spring
If your child cares about nature, loves exploring wild places, learning all about wildlife and making new friends, then Watch is for you!
Outdoor Event
Coast Road,
Join us for a beach clean at Crimdon and help keep our coast litter free!
Outdoor Event
Blackhall Colliery
Join us for a beach clean at Blackhall Rocks Beach and help keep our coast litter free!
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.
Heritage Open Days
Durham City
A new talk by Dr Michael Johnson, Assistant Professor in Design History at Northumbria University, looking at the life and work of Durham Cathedral Draughtsman, W.G. Footitt.
Heritage Open Days
Seaham
St Andrews Church has some unique features dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. It is situated in an ancient village which has a diverse history starting with a reference by the Venerable Bede.
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, also village school until 1965. Now community owned/run shop, café and heritage centre. Special display of material showing the history and refurbishment of the building. Guided walk leaflet. Refreshments.
Family Fun
Durham City
Explore our community exhibition and a special Chinese plate, then make your own plate of positivity decorate with things that inspire you.
Guided Walk
Houghton le Spring
Join Durham Wildlife Trust for a guided walk around Rainton Meadows to survey the wide range of 'things with wings' this summer.
Heritage Open Days
Durham City
North End Allotments - enjoy a cup of tea and cake, wander around the beautiful allotments, and take home jam/chutney and allotment produce. Something for all the family. Combine it with a walk through Flass Vale.
Family Fun
Durham City
Paint your own colourful Indian-style mandala onto fabric.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Learn about the Ancient Egyptian gods Sekmet and Bastet and make a colourful lion spinner.
Nature
Houghton le Spring
A group for 14 - 18 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.
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