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  1. Add Mrs Smith "123, Eyes on Me!" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Mrs Smith "123, Eyes on Me!" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Mrs Smith was an ordinary teacher until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a comedian.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Mrs Smith "123, Eyes on Me!" - The Witham

  2. Add Victory Over Japan Day at The Story to your Itinerary

    Victory Over Japan Day at The Story

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    Children/Family events

    South Road, Durham

    Durham County Council has planned a programme of family activities at its culture and heritage venue, The Story, to commemorate VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on Friday 15 August.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Victory Over Japan Day at The Story

  3. Add Family Santa Sunday Lunch to your Itinerary

    Family Santa Sunday Lunch

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    A relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, delicious food and a visit from the main man himself – Santa Claus will be delivering a selection box for the kids!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
    From:
    21 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
    More info for Family Santa Sunday Lunch

  4. Add Saturday Outdoor Market to your Itinerary

    Saturday Outdoor Market

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    Markets

    Durham

    Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Saturday Outdoor Market

  5. Add Stir-up Sunday at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Stir-up Sunday at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Estate Chef Tom Parry will lead a demonstration in the Medieval Kitchen, guests will then be instructed on how to make a Traditional Christmas Pudding.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Stir-up Sunday at Raby Castle

  6. Add The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park

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    Theatre

    Durham

    The HandleBards return to Wharton Park in summer 2025. Make the most of the early bird offer, tickets make a great Christmas gift. Book here for The Handlebards. - make the most of the early bird offer - visit and search for Wharton Park.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
    More info for The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park

  7. Add Murder Mystery Dinner - Digger & The Deadly Diamond at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner - Digger & The Deadly Diamond at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Chester le Street

    Renowned explorer Digger Jones has just returned from his most daring expedition yet—bringing with him the largest diamond ever discovered. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - Digger & The Deadly Diamond at Lumley Castle Hotel

  8. Add Axe throwing with B Outdoors: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Axe throwing with B Outdoors: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Channel your inner warrior with family-friendly axe throwing. Ready to test your aim? Step up, take a deep breath, and hurl your axe!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    18 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Axe throwing with B Outdoors: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

  9. Add LGBTQIA+ Tour to your Itinerary

    LGBTQIA+ Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Explore the Bowes’ collection in a captivating new tour for 2025, highlighting a selection of objects and artworks with LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) stories spanning from Ancient Greece to the 20th…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
    From:
    26 Sept 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
    From:
    28 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Tour

  10. Add Dog Show at Lumley Castle to your Itinerary

    Dog Show at Lumley Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Chester le Street

    Join us for a paw-some day out at Lumley castle Dog Show.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025
    More info for Dog Show at Lumley Castle

  11. Add Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Chester le Street

    Think you’ve got what it takes to be the local quiz champ? Grab your team and prove it at our brand new Resident Quiz Night in The Tipi– now happening every Thursday, 7pm-10pm! 

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

  12. Add Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park to your Itinerary

    Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    A free, welcoming programme of nature-based activities designed to help you feel good, connect with others, and explore the green spaces of Auckland Palace Deer Park.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park

  13. Add Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish to your Itinerary

    Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Pockerley Old Hall, the museum will hold 30 activities at Pockerley between 17th May and 31st December 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish

  14. Add Ballet Black: Shadows to your Itinerary

    Ballet Black: Shadows

    Type

    Type:

    Dance

    Durham City

    Now in its 23rd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black return to Gala Durham with an exciting new double bill, including Pancho's darkly comic adaptation of Oyinkan Braithwaite's international bestselling novel, My Sister, The Serial Killer.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for Ballet Black: Shadows

  15. Add Heritage Open Days at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days at The Bowes Museum

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    Heritage Open Days

    Barnard Castle

    Discover the architecture of buildings, fashion, art and landscapes through artist-led workshops, interactive trails and behind-the-scenes access to fascinating collections and archives. A fun, free day out for all with plenty to do and explore.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Heritage Open Days at The Bowes Museum

  16. Add Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Forest in Teesdale

    Visit High Force Waterfall this summer and enjoy the Little Bees’ Trail — a brand-new, nature-inspired activity for children, included free with your waterfall admission.

    Venue

    High Force Waterfall, Forest-in-Teesdale

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall

  17. Add Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    EDAN Members' Themed Exhibition. This is our major themed exhibition for the year.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2025to15 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery

  18. Add Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2025to17 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

  19. Add Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    20 years in stand-up for the 'Taskmaster' cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner.

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham

  20. Add Exhibition: Celebrating Local Amateur and Junior Football over the Decades at Brancepeth Castle to your Itinerary

    Exhibition: Celebrating Local Amateur and Junior Football over the Decades at Brancepeth Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Brancepeth

    ​​​​​​An opportunity to look back at the history and heyday of amateur and junior football in this part of County Durham

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
    More info for Exhibition: Celebrating Local Amateur and Junior Football over the Decades at Brancepeth Castle