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  1. Add Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    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

  2. Add Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

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    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

  3. Add Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Gather around an indoor campsite to explore the plants and animals that thrive in the museum's surrounding parkland.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    More info for Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum

  4. Add Halloween After Dark in The Plotters’ Forest - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Halloween After Dark in The Plotters’ Forest - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    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…

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    24 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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    29 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween After Dark in The Plotters’ Forest - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  5. Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

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    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

  6. Add Summer Festival - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Summer Festival - Locomotion

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    Summer Event

    Shildon

    Join us for an action-packed summer of fun! Enjoy our sandy beach, take a train ride and get stuck into hands-on family activities as we celebrate the exciting world of engineering. Legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman will be visiting from 2…

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
    More info for Summer Festival - Locomotion

  7. Add Junior Scientist - Collingwood College to your Itinerary

    Junior Scientist - Collingwood College

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    Children/Family events

    Durham , Durham City

    We are delighted to invite you and your child(ren) to our free Junior Scientist event at Collingwood College in August 2026. During a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon session, children can enjoy science-themed games, creative activities, virtual…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Junior Scientist - Collingwood College

  8. Add Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    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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  9. Add Sunflower Trail - East Grange Farm to your Itinerary

    Sunflower Trail - East Grange Farm

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    Summer Event

    Durham

    Welcome to our 12-acre field bursting with 2,000,000 sunflowers! That's the equivalent of strolling through a field stretching across 7 football pitches!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Sunflower Trail - East Grange Farm

  10. Add Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    School's out! This summer, discover a packed programme of family-friendly activities inspired by the The Bowes Museum's collection, exhibitions and beautiful parkland.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum

  11. Add The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Step into our sole-ful festive production that’s the perfect fit for families!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

  12. Add Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Bank Holiday Weekend

    Darlington

    Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated, ever-popular Harvest Market held in the stunning Riding School and Dutch Barn, expect live music, local produce, delectable food, and unique gifts for all the family and friends here at Raby Castle,…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  13. Add Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum

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    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard.

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to26 Aug 2026
    More info for Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum

  14. Add Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    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

  15. Add Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer

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    Children/Family events

    Newbiggin

    Collect seeds from local wildflowers and sow in the tree and wildflower nursery at Bowlees

    Venue

    Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer

  16. Add Durham Christmas Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham Christmas Festival

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham Market Place, Durham City

    Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival

  17. Add Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Saturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory

  18. Add Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall Hotel

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    Walking Event

    Seaham

    Step beyond the gates of Seaham Hall and discover the stories, heritage, and coastal beauty that have shaped Seaham through the years, guided by those who know it best.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall Hotel

  19. Add Durham Folk Festival - Redhills Durham Miners Hall to your Itinerary

    Durham Folk Festival - Redhills Durham Miners Hall

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    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham City

    Join us for our first Durham Folk Festival, 18 - 20 September 2026. The best folk artists in the country, plus pub music sessions, free family events, ceilidhs and more.

    Venue

    Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 00:00
    More info for Durham Folk Festival - Redhills Durham Miners Hall

  20. Add Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield to your Itinerary

    Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

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    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Forest school for primary age.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
    More info for Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield