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   Barnard Castle Bonfire Night - Upper Demesnes

   Type

   Type:

   Bonfire Night

   Barnard Castle

   Barnard Castle Christmas Lights in association with The Clique present Bonfire Night with traditional fireworks on Upper Demesnes (opposite The Bowes Museum).

   Dates

   From:

   6 Nov 2026Open 17:30 -

   More info for Barnard Castle Bonfire Night - Upper Demesnes
2. 

   

   Family Activities: Breaking the Rules!

   Type

   Type:

   Arts & Crafts

   Durham

   Can you break the mould? Find out how Japanese potters dared to do things differently, then create a colourful 3D paper vase inspired by their creativity.

   Dates

   From:

   17 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

   More info for Family Activities: Breaking the Rules!
3. 

   

   Little Elves Christmas Hunt

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Chester le Street

   Get ready for a festive adventure on the beautiful Castle grounds! Our Little Elves Hunt invites children to follow a trail of Christmas-themed clues, solving puzzles and discovering hidden surprises along the way. It’s the perfect way for little…

   Dates

   From:

   22 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

   More info for Little Elves Christmas Hunt
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   Firework Display - Newton Aycliffe

   Type

   Type:

   Bonfire Night

   Newton Aycliffe

   The event is FREE, however those wishing to attend the display must apply for a wristband. Wristbands will be available at the OakLeaf Sports Complex from Tuesday 20th October 2026, the wristbands will be available from 1pm until 7pm each day until…

   Dates

   From:

   6 Nov 2026Open 17:00 -

   More info for Firework Display - Newton Aycliffe
5. 

   

   Stargazing at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Stargazing Events

   Darlington

   History Meets The Heavens. Step Into the Past… and Look to the Stars. Experience the magic of the night sky in one of the North East’s most iconic settings. Set within the historic grounds of Raby Castle, this unique stargazing event pairs centuries…

   Dates

   From:

   14 Nov 2026

   From:

   12 Dec 2026

   From:

   9 Jan 2027

   From:

   13 Feb 2027

   More info for Stargazing at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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   Diwali

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Durham

   Celebrate the Indian festival of lights with this special late night opening. Everyone is welcome to join us for this spectacular evening Diwali celebration at the Oriental Museum. There will traditional puja prayers to goddess Lakshmi, delicious…

   Dates

   From:

   14 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

   More info for Diwali
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   Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Summer Event

   Bearpark, Durham

   Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…

   Dates

   From:

   20 June 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

   More info for Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens
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   Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

   A welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years. After the welcome…

   Venue

   Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

   Dates

   From:

   17 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

   More info for Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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   Grand Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Stanley

   Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

   Dates

   From:

   28 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -

   From:

   19 Dec 2026Open 14:15 -

   More info for Grand Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Create unforgettable festive memories with a magical morning at South Causey Inn’s much-loved Breakfast With Santa event! 

    Dates

    From:

    5 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30

    From:

    12 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30

    More info for Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn
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    Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Looking for a unique and educational family activity in October? Join us for a Family Stargazing Adventure at High Force, a professionally hosted evening designed especially for young explorers aged 5–15.

    Dates

    From:

    29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

    More info for Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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    Grimm’s Fairy Tales Reimagined Art Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Step into a world where familiar fairy tales are transformed into imaginative works of art this winter. Explore a collection of fairytale-inspired art installations at Crook Hall Gardens. Art students from Durham Sixth Form Centre drew inspiration…

    Dates

    From:

    21 Nov 2026to28 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Grimm’s Fairy Tales Reimagined Art Trail
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    Firework Display - Spennymoor

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Spennymoor

    Our annual Firework display will be held on Thursday 5th November at 6pm. Details to be confirmed

    Dates

    From:

    5 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

    More info for Firework Display - Spennymoor
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    Halloween Half Term - Adventure Valley

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Durham

    Celebrate Halloween with us this half term! Meet our friendly halloween characters, delivering giggles not ghouls. Promoting a happy, joyful halloween event!

    Dates

    From:

    24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Halloween Half Term - Adventure Valley
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    Autumn Leaves - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    October Half Term

    Bearpark, Durham

    Ready for an Autumnal Celebration of Leaves at Ushaw? Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.

    Dates

    From:

    26 Oct 2026to27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Autumn Leaves - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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    Santa Comes to Lunch

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Bring the magic of Christmas to life with Santa lunch - the perfect festive family treat and a wonderful way to celebrate the season together. Enjoy a delicious two-course lunch from 12 noon, while the children are delighted by face painting,…

    Dates

    From:

    6 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00

    From:

    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00

    More info for Santa Comes to Lunch
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    Halloween Craft Day - The Story

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    South Road, Durham

    Gather your little monsters for a spooktacular craft day at The Story!

    Dates

    From:

    26 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Halloween Craft Day - The Story
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    Bowes Babies - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    A sensory museum session for little ones and their grown-ups.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:

    29 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    From:

    26 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    From:

    30 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    More info for Bowes Babies - The Bowes Museum
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    Creepy Creations - Wharton Park

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Durham

    Create a creepy vibe in your house or garden by joining us to make your own handmade Halloween decorations.  Using mainly natural materials you can design your own nightmare catcher and wooden spooky character totem pole. All materials are provided…

    Dates

    From:

    28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

    More info for Creepy Creations - Wharton Park
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    Teenager Ghost Walk Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Dare to explore Raby Castle after dark? Join us at twilight for a spooky torchlit tour and discover the mysterious stories, strange happenings and ghostly legends that have been passed down through generations at Raby Castle. Your guides will meet…

    Dates

    From:

    30 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 16:30 -

    More info for Teenager Ghost Walk Tour

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