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   Durham Brick Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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   Family Fun

   Bearpark, Durham

   On the weekend of Sat 19 & Sun 20 September 2026, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show. In collaboration with Brick Alley LEGO®️User Group, discover a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

   Dates

   From:

   19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

   More info for Durham Brick Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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   Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

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   Type:

   Show / Display

   Shildon

   Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO® creations at this year's Shildon Brick Show. Hosted in conjunction with Brick Alley Recognised LEGO Fan Community, this exhibition features a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

   Dates

   From:

   14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

   More info for Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion
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   Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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   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

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   Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum

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   October Half Term

   Barnard Castle

   Inspired by Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum, look out from the Create Space and make their own artwork based on what they can see.

   Venue

   The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

   Dates

   From:

   26 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   Father Christmas at Ushaw - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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   Christmas and New Year

   Bearpark, Durham

   Make magical Christmas memories at Ushaw this festive season with a visit to meet Father Christmas. Children can share their festive wishes, receive a cuddly gift, and take a keepsake photo in our beautifully decorated Parlour.

   Dates

   From:

   12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026

   From:

   15 Dec 2026

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   Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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   Halloween

   Stanley

   Something spooky is coming… Step back in time and get ready for a night you’ll never forget.
   Join us for a special spine-tingling experience as Beamish is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North.

   Dates

   From:

   28 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

   More info for Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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   Star Camp - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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   Type:

   Festival

   Cotherstone

   Join the Star Camp for an astronomical weekend in Teesdale. The camp is perfect for novice astronomers and is great for adults and children (6+ years).
   

   Dates

   From:

   23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 10:00

   More info for Star Camp - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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   Ghastly Stories for Gruesome Gremlins - Middleton-in-Teesdale

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   Type:

   Halloween

   Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

   Boggarts, ghosts & things that go burp in the night... Ghastly Stories for Gruesome Gremlins is a silly & spooky storytelling show for ages 6+ and their families from master storyteller, Gav Cross!

   Dates

   From:

   24 Oct 2026Open 13:45 - 15:45

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   Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn

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   Type:

   Halloween

   Stanley

   Step forth… if you dare! This Halloween, South Causey Inn comes alive with fright, fun and plenty of spooky surprises at our Halloween Scarecrow Festival...

   Dates

   From:

   23 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026

   More info for Halloween Scarecrow Festival - South Causey Inn
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    Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    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:

    22 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -

    More info for Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, 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.

    Dates

    From:

    27 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

    More info for Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory
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    Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

    Type

    Type:

    October Half Term

    Durham

    They say a picture paints a thousand words. Artist Hannah Kelly is on a mission to gather pictures drawn by people of all ages from across the county to create her new artwork ‘Travelling Tales’.

    Dates

    From:

    29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

    More info for Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story
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    Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Stanley

    Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at South Causey Inn’s Beamish Barn on Friday 30th October!

    Dates

    From:

    30 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30

    More info for Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn
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    Little Ones Pumpkin Painting - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Darlington

    Celebrate the autumn season with a fun and creative pumpkin painting workshop! Little artists will receive their own pumpkin along with a variety of paints and brushes to design a unique creation – no carving required! From spooky faces to colourful…

    Dates

    From:

    24 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    From:

    29 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    More info for Little Ones Pumpkin Painting - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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    Breakfast with Father Christmas - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Kick off your day with something magical! Join Father Christmas for breakfast in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building, before he heads off on his Christmas duties.

    Dates

    From:

    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00

    From:

    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00

    From:

    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00

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    Durham Book Festival 2026

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    Type:

    Durham Book Festival

    Durham

    The Durham Book Festival takes place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, celebrating the power of the written word.

    Dates

    From:

    9 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026

    More info for Durham Book Festival 2026
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    Medieval Knight Dinner - Lumley Castle

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    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Seated on wooden benches, at wooden tables in the Castles Baronial Hall. A 5-course feast is served with mead & wine, whilst being entertained by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain & Herald, with musicians, all in traditional costume.

    Dates

    From:

    20 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00

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    October Half Term - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Barnard Castle

    This October Half Term, families can enjoy a lively mix of creative and nature-inspired activities across The Bowes Museum's galleries, creative spaces and parkland.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:

    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    More info for October Half Term - The Bowes Museum
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    Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Spooktacular Family Fun Awaits at Thorpe Farm! Get ready for thrills, giggles, and pumpkin-filled adventures—our beloved Spooky Halloween Maize Maze Trail is BACK for another year of magical autumn memories!

    Dates

    From:

    3 Oct 2026to23 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    More info for Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre
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    Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    This is a great way to get children interested in astronomy and science. They will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in the…

    Venue

    Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

    Dates

    From:

    17 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30

    More info for Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory

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