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   DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham

   Type

   Type:

   Theatre

   Durham

   Shrek the Musical comes to Gala Durham in this hilarious and heartwarming stage spectacular, presented by Durham University’s biggest musical theatre company, DULOG.

   Dates

   From:

   26 Jan 2027to30 Jan 2027Various Opening Times

   More info for DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham
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   Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - 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:

   12 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -

   More info for Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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   Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

   Type

   Type:

   Halloween

   This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.

   Dates

   From:

   11 Oct 2026to12 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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   18 Oct 2026to19 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

   From:

   24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

   More info for Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm
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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: Hocus Pocus - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

   Type

   Type:

   Halloween

   Stanley

   A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

   Dates

   From:

   29 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

   More info for Grand Cinema: Hocus Pocus - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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   Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Chester-le-Street

   Embark on an unforgettable Christmas Adventure at Holmside Park this December! Wander through our beautifully lit Elf Village, where you'll collect magic reindeer dust, write a letter to Santa, make festive crafts with the Holmside Elves and…

   Venue

   Holmside Park, Chester-le-Street

   Dates

   From:

   5 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00

   More info for Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026
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   Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum

   Type

   Type:

   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

   More info for Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum
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   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
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    Light Up the Park

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Seaham

    Welcome in the festive season by joining us on Saturday 7th November from 4.30pm to 8.30pm for our much anticipated Light Up the Park Christmas event!

    Dates

    From:

    7 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 20:30

    More info for Light Up the Park
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    Raby Castle at Christmas - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Raby Castle is opening it’s doors for Christmas for the second time in five decades to showcase the castle decorated for Christmas, designed by custodian and creative director, Lady Barnard.

    Dates

    From:

    14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 11:00 - 16:00

    More info for Raby Castle at Christmas - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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    Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Get into the Christmas spirit with an Afternoon at the Movies. The perfect festive experience to enjoy with family and friends. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beloved Christmas classic on the big screen before indulging in a delicious afternoon tea…

    Dates

    From:

    11 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30

    More info for Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street
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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
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    Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Consett

    The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.

    Dates

    From:

    14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -

    More info for Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett
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    Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!

    Dates

    From:

    3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

    From:

    10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

    From:

    17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

    More info for Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings
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    Halloween After Dark in The Plotters’ Forest - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Darlington

    Halloween After Dark Illuminated Trail in The Plotters Forest. As dusk descends, The Plotters’ Forest stirs with an eerie excitement. Adventurers don their spookiest costumes and venture into the shadows, where spiders spin webs and witches and…

    Dates

    From:

    24 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    From:

    29 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for Halloween After Dark in The Plotters’ Forest - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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    Family Activities: Crowd Craft

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage

    Durham

    Spot a huge elephant tusk with a special story to tell and make your own elephant with a wiggly trunk.

    Dates

    From:

    7 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    More info for Family Activities: Crowd Craft
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    Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Newbiggin

    Discover the hidden creatures of the night on a guided evening family walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale. Join the North Pennines National Landscape team as we explore the fascinating lives of moths, bats, owls and other…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    More info for Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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    Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    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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    Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Festive Event

    Durham

    This isn’t just a collection of Christmas music – it’s a celebration of the season’s full emotional range. Joy, wonder, reflection, play. Big bold choruses and quiet, candlelit moments. Music that lets you sing along one minute and stop to breathe…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

    More info for Brass and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour - Durham Cathedral

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