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  1. Add Stargazing on the Weardale Railway - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Stargazing on the Weardale Railway - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Station Road, Stanhope

    ​​​​​Enjoy Weardale’s dark skies on Wednesday 22 October, 5.30pm to 8.30pm. The experience starts at Stanhope Station with exciting space themed activities for all the family, this will be followed by a train ride, leaving at 6pm.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2025Open 17:30 - 20:30
    More info for Stargazing on the Weardale Railway - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  2. Add Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    Have you ever looked up at the night-time sky and wondered why you can’t see anything other than stars? There are four chances to book onto this event during the North Pennines Stargazing Festival: Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 October; and Saturday 1…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  3. Add S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

  4. Add S&DR200: Tracks of Change to your Itinerary

    S&DR200: Tracks of Change

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    Exhibition

    Stockton on Tees

    Following a major redevelopment, Preston Park will open its new exhibition space with Tracks of Change, a series of exhibitions exploring the impact and legacy of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200: Tracks of Change

  5. S&DR200 - A Series of 3 Bike Rides to the Stockton and Darlington Railway with Ken Bradshaw

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    Cycling event

    Cycle to the line – a series of 3 bike rides to visit the world famous Stockton to Darlington Railway with Ken Bradshaw. 

    Dates

    From:
    24 Sept 2025Open 10:00 -
    From:
    24 Sept 2025to25 Sept 2025Open 14:00 -
    From:
    25 Sept 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for S&DR200 - A Series of 3 Bike Rides to the Stockton and Darlington Railway with Ken Bradshaw

  6. Add Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Newbiggin

    ​​​​​​Our self-guided trail this half term holiday is a Moon-themed treasure trail, all part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  7. Add S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival

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    Performance

    Durham City

    The first ever WOW Festival in the north-east of England will be packed with unmissable talks and performances, celebrating achievements and stories from women, girls, and non-binary people from the region and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Presents WOW North East (Women of the World) International Festival

  8. Add Stars and songs: family-friendly stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Stars and songs: family-friendly stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Newbiggin

    Celebrate the North Pennines Stargazing Festival with guided stargazing and astronomy, arts and crafts, and an enchanting, evening sing-along. Suitable for all ages with facts, food and fun for everyone.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00
    More info for Stars and songs: family-friendly stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  9. Add Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Old School House, Allenheads

    Experience the magic of the night sky and discover the science, beauty, and mystery of the Aurora Borealis at the Allenheads Observatory at ACA, on Saturday 25 October, 8pm to 10pm.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Chasing the Northern Lights - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  10. Add Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    Due to popular demand, the team at Grassholme Observatory have laid on this exclusive family event to educate on all things spacey.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
    More info for Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  11. S&DR200 - Ghost Train

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    Type:

    Festival

    Darlington and Stockton

    The S&DR200 Festival’s epic outdoor event ‘Ghost Train’ will steam through Darlington and Stockton this September. This two-part outdoor performance, created and produced by Avanti Display Ltd and Walk the Plank, is part of the regional celebrations…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025
    From:
    28 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Ghost Train

  12. Add Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Alston

    Come along to this fabulous stargazing opportunity at the Alston Moor Observatory on Saturday 25 October, 6pm to 9pm. It is a combination of themed talks, and (weather permitting) stargazing.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  13. Add Stargazing for Beginners - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Stargazing for Beginners - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Old School House, Allenheads

    Ever wanted to explore the night sky but didn’t know where to start? Fortunately the team at Allenheads Observatory will guide you step-by-step under one of the country’s darkest skies – no prior knowledge needed.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Stargazing for Beginners - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  14. Durham Book Festival 2025

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    Type:

    Durham Book Festival

    Durham

    Durham Book Festival is one of the country’s oldest literary festivals, taking place in and around Durham City, returning this year on 10th to 12th October.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
    More info for Durham Book Festival 2025

  15. Add S&DR200 - All Change to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - All Change

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    South Road, Durham City

    Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.  

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
    More info for S&DR200 - All Change

  16. Add The Big Fat Greek Fest! to your Itinerary

    The Big Fat Greek Fest!

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    Type:

    Festival

    Sedgefield

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Big Fat Greek Fest!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00
    More info for The Big Fat Greek Fest!

  17. Add Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    ​​​​​​The event will begin with 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…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  18. Add Family Stargazing at High Force - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Family Stargazing at High Force - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Forest In Teesdale

    Discover the Magic of the Night Sky — Together.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Family Stargazing at High Force - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  19. Add Dark Sky Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Dark Sky Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Old School House, Allenheads

    ​​​​​​Step beneath one of the darkest night skies in England and witness the Milky Way in all its glory. From the Allenheads Observatory at ACA, located in one of the darkest skies in the country, you will discover a stargazer’s paradise where the…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Dark Sky Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  20. Add Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Newbiggin

    ​​​​​​Discover the freedom of trail running at night, in the company of experienced runners, as we follow the route of the High Force and Bowlees Geotrail.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival