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  1. Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University

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    Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University

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    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…

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    12 Nov 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University
  2. group of women admiring products on a Christmas stall inside Durham Cathedral cloisters.

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    Durham Christmas Festival 2021

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    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.

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    From:
    3 Dec 2021to5 Dec 2021
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival 2021
  3. Photograph of Afternoon Tea. Selection of sandwiches and treats

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    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea: South Causey Inn at Home

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    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…

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    13 Mar 2021to14 Mar 2021Various Opening Times
    More info for Mother's Day Afternoon Tea: South Causey Inn at Home
  4. Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery

    Add Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish Virtual Gallery Tour to your Itinerary

    Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish Virtual Gallery Tour

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    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.

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    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish Virtual Gallery Tour
  5. Adventures in Wonderland. Cartoon image. Trees, mushrooms, white rabbit

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    Adventures in Wonderland

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    Coppy Lane, Beamish

    Follow us down the rabbit hole into our imaginative outdoor family event Adventures in Wonderland. 

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    From:
    1 Mar 2021to31 May 2021
    More info for Adventures in Wonderland
  6. The Bowes Museum silver swan

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    Bowes Museum - Online: Silver Swan

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    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.

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    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

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    From:
    6 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Bowes Museum - Online: Silver Swan
  7. Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows: Durham University

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    Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University

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    ‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and identity.’

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    1 June 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University
  8. Heritage Open Days Logo - capital H with the wording heritage open days

    Heritage Open Days 2021

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    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.

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    10 Sept 2021to19 Sept 2021
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2021
  9. Durham Cathedral lit up at night with Fogscape art installation in the foreground

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    Lumiere Durham

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    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…

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    From:
    18 Nov 2021to21 Nov 2021
    More info for Lumiere Durham
  10. Tasty Food Platter- Beamish Hall

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    Mother's Day 2021 - The Perfect Gift: Beamish Hall

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    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…

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    14 Mar 2021
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  11. Weardale Show 2021

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    Weardale Show 2021

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    Weardale

    The 151st Weardale Show will take place on Saturday 28th August 2021 for a bigger and better show than ever!

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    From:
    28 Aug 2021
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  12. Durham Miners' Gala. Crowds enjoying the Gala outside of the County Hotel. Colliery Banners can be seen as the Bands march through the streets.

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    Durham Miners' Gala 2021: Durham Miners' Association - CANCELLED

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    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…

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    10 July 2021
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2021: Durham Miners' Association - CANCELLED
  13. The Egypt Gallery at the Oriental Museum

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    Lunar New Year 2021: Oriental Museum (Online)

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    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…

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    From:
    12 Feb 2021to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Lunar New Year 2021: Oriental Museum (Online)
  14. Sheep Shearing Demonstration at Hall Hill Farm

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    Sheep Shearing: Hall Hill Farm

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    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…

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    29 May 2021to31 May 2021Open 12:00 -
    More info for Sheep Shearing: Hall Hill Farm
  15. Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    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…

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    7 Aug 2021to11 Sept 2021

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  16. Image of Durham Regatta, Cathedral in Background, Sunny, Men's Boat Race, Array of Attractions on the Riverbanks

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    The 188th Durham Regatta

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    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.

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    From:
    12 June 2021to13 June 2021Open 08:00 - 20:00
    More info for The 188th Durham Regatta
  17. Hannah Hauxwell Quilt

    Add North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum

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    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…

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    20 Mar 2021to19 Sept 2021
    More info for North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum
  18. Poster with the wording Robin Hood written in gold on a green background

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    Robin Hood at The Gala, Durham

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    Pantomimes

    Durham City

    Written & Directed by Neil Armstrong & Paul Hartley.

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    From:
    24 Nov 2021to9 Jan 2022
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  19. Lamb at Hall Hill Farm

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    Lambing Time: Hall Hill Farm

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    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…

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    From:
    12 Apr 2021to3 May 2021
    More info for Lambing Time: Hall Hill Farm
  20. Wolsingham show 2021. Vibrant Logo of Rolling Hills in Orange and Green against a Blue Backdrop.

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    Wolsingham Show 2021

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    Wolsingham

    What's on Show Weekend?

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    4 Sept 2021to5 Sept 2021Open 09:00 -
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