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Grassholme Observatory Events

Discover more about Durham’s dark skies at events and workshops at Britain’s newest observatory.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos with Grassholme Observatory's captivating events. Join us for awe-inspiring stargazing sessions, astronomy workshops, and guided observatory tours in the heart of Durham. Explore the mysteries of the night sky, learn from expert talks and lectures, and engage in celestial experiences suitable for all ages. Plan your visit to Grassholme Observatory and embark on a celestial journey, discovering the beauty of the universe right here in Durham.

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  1. Toy.51 Model Train Set c.1840s at The Bowes Museum. Photography by Claire Collinson.

    Add S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    An exhibition showcasing historic fashion, toys and artworks that reflect on how the railway reshaped lives and culture.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to1 Feb 2026
    More info for S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail
  2. Gavin Webster

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    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Gavin Webster is back on tour again, this time with his acclaimed Edinburgh show 'The Gathering Of The Gav' with brand new routines added to it to make it an unforgettable theatre experience.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gavin Webster - The Gathering Of The Gav
  3. A family speaking to Beamish Museum staff before boarding the tram.

    Add Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Mother's Day

    Beamish

    Make treasured memories this Mother’s Day at Beamish!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026
    More info for Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  4. Photography by Claire Collinson. Larger-than-life, soft recreations of an animal

    Add Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    See the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum
  5. Children and parents enjoying Noo Noo Forest School activities.

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    Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

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    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Forest school for Primary age.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  6. Wellbeing equipment in preparation for wellness treatments.

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    Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Stanley

    Our wellbeing retreats are a unique experience providing skills and techniques to help reset your nervous system and tackle the stresses of every day life.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026Open 10:00 -
    From:
    15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 -
    More info for Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness
  7. Mark Simmons dressed in a dinner jacket with Jester's trousers and shoes

    Add Mark Simmons "Jest to Impress" to your Itinerary

    Mark Simmons "Jest to Impress"

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    More expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Mark Simmons "Jest to Impress"
  8. Ken Bradshaw

    Add Six Prince Bishops and What Did They Do for Durham? Ken Bradshaw to your Itinerary

    Six Prince Bishops and What Did They Do for Durham? Ken Bradshaw

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    Guided Walk

    Durham

    A meander through Durham’s medieval city looking at the huge influence of the Kings of Northern England. We look at Pudsey, Tunstall, Van Mildert, Flambard, Cosin and Barrington.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026Open 11:30 -
    More info for Six Prince Bishops and What Did They Do for Durham? Ken Bradshaw
  9. Poster advertising event, decorated with flowers

    Add Mothers Day Workshop for Children to your Itinerary

    Mothers Day Workshop for Children

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    Mother's Day

    Sedgefield

    A fun, hands-on workshop where children can make a special flower arrangement for someone they love — a mum, grandma, dad, or any special person. Each child must come with a responsible adult.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
    More info for Mothers Day Workshop for Children
  10. Cartoon image of the performance area with a stage, trees, hills and a yellow aeroplane with a banner with wording Derwent Fest!

    Add Derwent Fest 2026 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2026

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    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Derwent Fest 2026
  11. Poster advertising the event with an image of a cartoon dragon and a dragon stuffed toy.

    Add Madam Dragons Training School to your Itinerary

    Madam Dragons Training School

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Esh Winning

    Join Madam Dragon from Bigfoot Arts at Esh Winning Library on Tuesday 24th of February for a interactive Dragon training session.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Feb 2026Open 13:15 - 14:00
    More info for Madam Dragons Training School
  12. People attending the craft and producers' fair at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Add Spring Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Spring Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair at Ushaw

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    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Durham

    On the weekend of Sat 28 February & Sun 1 March, celebrate the start of Spring at our Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Spring Handmade Crafts & Producers Fair at Ushaw
  13. Dr John Castling and Professor Christopher Gerrard with archaeology students and volunteers - Credit Stuart Boulton

    Add Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Archaeologists uncovering the hidden history of Auckland Palace are inviting the public behind the scenes as historic finds from eight years of excavations are analysed in a new ‘open laboratory’ in Bishop Auckland town centre. Fridays weekly…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition
  14. Celebrations at the Toffee Factory front book cover.

    Add Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms to your Itinerary

    Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms

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    Type:

    Local Events

    Chester-le-Street

    Join bestselling author Glenda Young for the book launch of the final book in the Horner's Toffee Factory and Dainty Dinah trilogy.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms
  15. customers next to nick-nacks and jewellery market stall

    Add Stanley Market to your Itinerary

    Stanley Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Stanley

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanley Market
  16. Crookfest 26. List of bands, and background image of a crowd with their hands in the air.

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    Crookfest'26

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    Type:

    Festival

    Willington , Crook

    Crook Fest 2026. ​​​​​One day. Three stages. 18 bands.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026Open 11:30 - 22:30
    More info for Crookfest'26
  17. Merryoaks Community Hall

    Add Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club to your Itinerary

    Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club

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    Type:

    Local Events

    Durham

    Join Our Community Book Club!  This month we are reading: A Thousand Splendid Suns, a 2007 novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Feb 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
    More info for Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
  18. Adult and child taking part in the Forest School

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

    Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Forest school for primary age.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  19. Fuzzy Toast, painted jelly figure canvas and clay egg photo holder.

    Add Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us and Craftily Ever After for our very first Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
    More info for Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre
  20. Little girl and boy participating in 'Little Dragons' at Durham University Oriental Museum.

    Add Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    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:
    7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
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