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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. Back to the nineties.

    Add Back To The 90’s Disco Party Night - Bowburn Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Back To The 90’s Disco Party Night - Bowburn Hall Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Join us for a night of fun and merriment get your dancing shoes on, and party the night away on the dance floor as our resident DJ plays you all the hits all night long.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Back To The 90’s Disco Party Night - Bowburn Hall Hotel
  2. Festive dinner at South Causey Inn. Mashed potatoes, Yorkshire Puddings, vegetables and gravy.

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    The Post-Christmas Family Celebration at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Festive Food

    Stanley

    Continue the festive celebrations with your loved ones at South Causey Inn’s Family Get Together – a perfect way to reconnect after the hustle and bustle of Christmas Day.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for The Post-Christmas Family Celebration at South Causey Inn
  3. stars in sky by High Force Hotel

    Add Festive Stargazing Suppers at High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Festive Stargazing Suppers at High Force Hotel and Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    A festive evening of magical stargazing and delicious three course meal.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
    More info for Festive Stargazing Suppers at High Force Hotel and Waterfall
  4. A Robin perched on a wooden sculpture.

    Add Father Christmas has Lost his Presents Trail at High Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Father Christmas has Lost his Presents Trail at High Force Waterfall

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Forest in Teesdale

    Wrap up warm and enjoy a wintery walk to High Force Waterfall this December. Collect your complimentary trail sheet from the hotel bar or kiosk and get exploring.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Father Christmas has Lost his Presents Trail at High Force Waterfall
  5. Mr. Grinch and Cindy-Lou posing for a photo in front of a Christmas tree at Lanchester Garden Centre.

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    "Who Stole our Christmas?" Party - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Lanchester

    Join us this Festive season for the return of our ever-popular children's Christmas Party!

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2025to19 Dec 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for "Who Stole our Christmas?" Party - Lanchester Garden Centre
  6. Dance Anthems Disco Party poster with discoball background.

    Add Dance Anthems Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa to your Itinerary

    Dance Anthems Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of dance anthems and floor-filling beats. Our resident DJ will keep the energy high with non-stop tracks, while you enjoy a delicious two-course dinner. Join us throughout November, December, and even January to…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
    From:
    27 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
    From:
    10 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Dance Anthems Party Night - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
  7. Santa reading three children a story.

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    Story Time with Santa - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Are you ready for Storytime? Get those PJ's on, bring your most cuddly teddy and join us for an afternoon of spreading Christmas spirit with Mr and Mrs Claus. With milk & cookies on arrival, this event is guaranteed to get your little ones excited…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Story Time with Santa - Lumley Castle Hotel
  8. Two trains parked up in a station

    Add S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion

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    Exhibition

    Shildon

    The exhibition will feature the winning entries from a competition to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion
  9. Wellbeing equipment in preparation for wellness treatments.

    Add Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness to your Itinerary

    Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness

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    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
  10. Exterior view of St. Brandon's Church.

    Add Echoes of Puebla: Choral Music from Mexico to your Itinerary

    Echoes of Puebla: Choral Music from Mexico

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham

    For their traditional summer concert, the Durham Singers are taking their audiences on a sunny trip to South America. The festive theme for the concert comes from Mexican rhythms and colours of traditional and contemporary choral music.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Echoes of Puebla: Choral Music from Mexico
  11. child poses with ice culture and flame lit torch outside Durham Cathedral.

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    Fire and Ice Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham City

    Experience the magic of Fire and Ice in Durham, a spectacular winter event transforming Durham City into a captivating wonderland.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026
    More info for Fire and Ice Durham
  12. Festive afternoon tea at the Vinery, Raby Castle

    Add Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery to your Itinerary

    Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Celebrate Christmas with a touch of elegance at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens with a Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery, overlooking the magnificent Raby Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026
    More info for Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery
  13. Gary Delaney

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Gary tries out material just ahead of his UK tour.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress
  14. Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith.

    Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  15. EDAN logo

    Add EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    EDAN Artists' Winter Show details TBC

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for EDAN Artists' Winter Show - The EDAN Gallery
  16. Illustration of a spinning wheel and text which says, 'Sleeping Beauty'.

    Add Sleeping Beauty - Seaham Town Council to your Itinerary

    Sleeping Beauty - Seaham Town Council

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Seaham

    In Your Face Theatre present Sleeping Beauty, Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th December, 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Sleeping Beauty - Seaham Town Council
  17. Robin Hood - The Pantomime. Background shows stage curtain.

    Add Robin Hood Pantomime - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Robin Hood Pantomime - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    The Sheriff of Nottingham and Bad Prince John are up to their usual nasty tricks, and only Robin Hood and the Merry  Men and Women of Sherwood Forest can put a stop to their  wicked behaviour.  

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Robin Hood Pantomime - Lumley Castle Hotel
  18. Close-up of a mannequin wearing a vibrant, multicoloured fuzzy coat in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. Underneath is a white shirt with a bold pin

    Add Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary to your Itinerary

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary (28 March 2026 – 6 September 2026) is a multi-gallery exhibition honouring one of fashion's most provocative and imaginative designers.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary
  19. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Join florist Debbie from the Northern Flower Garden for a seasonal floral workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Christmas gift bouquet workshop with The Northern Flower Garden at Crook Hall Gardens
  20. A group of people enjoying an Ultimate Party night at the Radisson Blu

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    Ultimate Party Nights

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Jingle all the way to our Ultimate Christmas Party night – it’s definitely a showstopping party!

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025
    More info for Ultimate Party Nights
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