Things to Do in Durham
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For guarenteed family fun look no further than Durham.
Across the county you'll find something the whole family can nejoy together, from interactive theatre productions and days down on the farm to immersive exhibitions and even forest sleepovers and much more!
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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…
Christmas and New Year
DURHAM
Thank you to everyone who visited Durham Virtual Christmas Festival 2020 – and thank you for choosing to support small independent businesses, especially important this year.
Mother's Day
STANLEY
Available for collection between:
Saturday 13/03/21 - 12pm and 2pm
Sunday 14/03/21 - 10.30am and 11.30am
Afternoon Tea to be ordered before 3pm the day prior to collection (please note orders placed after this time may be charged but will not be…
Virtual Event
Barnard Castle
John and Dorothy Cornish, son and daughter-in-law of the late Norman Cornish, have kindly narrated this stunning exhibition for you to enjoy. Listen to John's insight of his Dad's work and get a real understanding behind Norman's life.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Family Fun
Coppy Lane, Beamish
Follow us down the rabbit hole into our imaginative outdoor family event Adventures in Wonderland.
Virtual Event
Barnard Castle
How well do you know the Silver Swan? Our in-house swan doctor Matthew Read has some secrets he'd like to share.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Virtual Event
‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and identity.’
Heritage Open Days
Durham
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.
Festival
Durham City
Lumiere, the UK’s leading light festival, returns to Durham 18 - 21 November 2021. The free-to-attend festival is produced by leading arts charity Artichoke and commissioned by Durham County Council, with additional further support from Arts…
Mother's Day
STANLEY
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift in Durham
Looking for the perfect gift to treat Mum in Durham to this Mother’s Day? We have created a special package to help say thank you to your loved ones, and treat them to an experience like no other. Give 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
DURHAM
Words from the Durham Miners' Association:
The Durham Miners' Gala will return in 2021 for its 150th anniversary. Help ensure The Big Meeting is back bigger and better than ever by joining our Marras - Friends of Durham Miners' Gala here.
A number…
Virtual Event
DURHAM
Lunar New Year
Welcome to the Durham University Library and Collections website to welcome in the year of the Ox!
Wherever you are celebrating the beginning of the Lunar New Year, we hope you enjoy these crafts, community performances, stories…
Spring Bank Holiday
DURHAM
Hall Hill Farm is currently closed and will be unable to reopen before 12th April due to Government Restrictions, tickets must be pre-booked in advance, however they will not go on sale until nearer the event. We will announce a firm opening date as…
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…
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.
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…
Pantomimes
Durham City
Written & Directed by Neil Armstrong & Paul Hartley.
Children/Family events
DURHAM
Come and see the new-born lambs during April. We have several different breeds of sheep which will lamb over 8 weeks. Feed the pet lambs and see the fluffy Easter chicks, as well as all the usual farm activities.
All activities and opening dates…
Show / Display
Wolsingham
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