Things to Do in Durham
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For guaranteed fun for all the family check out our list of events taking place across the county.
Whether you are looking for things on this weekend, or looking for what's on today, we have all the amazing events for a great days out with the kids.
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Virtual Event
‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and identity.’
Virtual Event
Durham
For the renowned north-eastern artist Norman Cornish MBE (1919-2014), sketching was second nature and an inherent part of his everyday life.
Originally shown at Palace Green Library in 2019-20, this exhibition of little seen sketchbooks presented a…
Virtual Event
Durham
Art students from Durham Sixth Form Centre have been invited to display their work in the British Museum touring exhibition Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now.
Virtual Event
Durham
Pushing Paper illustrates how artists experiment with the power of paper to express their ideas, pushing the medium in new directions.
Virtual Event
Staindrop
With so many of our young visitors unable to travel to Raby during lockdown, we’ve decided to bring Raby to you. Families love our Scavenger Hunt through the Deer Park and there’s always lots to see as you explore.
Virtual Event
STANLEY
Discover Beamish Museum from home – as we’re temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re sharing ways to experience the museum from home.
Virtual Event
DURHAM
Family Activities
Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.
Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…
Virtual Event
DURHAM
Charlotte Spink
Join us every Wednesday from 10am, as we offer our under 5s Little Dragons club via free live streaming. Find out how to join in with Little Dragons online from your own home.
Children/Family events
Darlington
We are busy planning our February Half Term activities at Raby Castle and look forward to welcoming you to explore our beautiful open spaces and catch the first signs of spring.
Exhibition
DURHAM
Lu Xun (1881-1936) is the pen name of the revolutionary Chinese writer Zhou Shuren.
Arguably one of the most important cultural figures of 20th century China, Lu Xun was a leading left-wing writer and print-maker and a passionate critic of the…
Exhibition
BARNARD CASTLE
The Bowes Museum is delighted to announce that it will be holding an exhibition from March 2021 showcasing some of the remarkable North Country quilts it has added to its collection over the last 20 years.
North Country Quilts: In Celebration of…
Easter
Darlington
We have some egg-citing plans for Easter at Raby Castle!
Family Fun
DURHAM
We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!
So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!
Sporting Event
Durham City
The Durham Regatta not only offers thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for everyone. Entertainment from bands and performers along with a great selection of stalls to browse and local foods make it a brilliant family event.
Sporting Event
DURHAM
DURHAM CITY RUN
THURSDAY 15TH JULY 2021
TAKE ON THE HISTORIC STREETS OF DURHAM FOR A MIDSUMMER EVENING OF RACING IN THE PRINCE BISHOPS DURHAM CITY RUN.
Performance
Bishop Auckland
**Kynren - an epic tale of England will return in 2021 and welcome visitors every Saturday from the 7 August to the 11 September.**
From daylight to starlight watch legends come to life in a thrilling tale told on an epic scale - 2,000 years in the…
Agricultural Show
Weardale
The 151st Weardale Show will take place on Saturday 28th August 2021 for a bigger and better show than ever!
Show / Display
Wolsingham
What's on Show Weekend?
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines has some of the darkest skies in the country where you can see 1000s of stars on clear nights, so it’s the perfect place for stargazing. Here, you are away from busy towns and cities where there is lots of light spillage which…
Pantomimes
Durham City
Written & Directed by Neil Armstrong & Paul Hartley.
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