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  1. Add Legendary Journey with Flying Scotsman - Weardale Railway to your Itinerary

    Legendary Journey with Flying Scotsman - Weardale Railway

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    Heritage

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this November from Darlington to Stanhope on the Weardale Railway with Fox & Edwards Events. Step on board at the historic station of Darlington and travel along the branch line to Bishop Auckland, passing…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 08:40 - 17:45
    More info for Legendary Journey with Flying Scotsman - Weardale Railway

  2. Add Halloween At Hardwick Park - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Halloween At Hardwick Park - Hardwick Park

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    Halloween

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Step into Storytime: Ten Little Monsters
    Outdoor discover sessions for 5's and under involving storytelling, crafts activities, interactive trails, games and woodland play
    Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
    Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm
    Price: £7 per child

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
    More info for Halloween At Hardwick Park - Hardwick Park

  3. Add Why Space Travel is Hard - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Why Space Travel is Hard - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival

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    Festival

    Barnard Castle

    Join us for an exciting dark skies event in the Langdon Beck Hotel. The evening will be led by Andy Gray – local astronomer and science educator. The evening will start with a talk from Andy Gray on why space travel is hard. Humanity has come a long…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Why Space Travel is Hard - North Pennines Star Gazing Festival

  4. Add Food, Connection and Identity with Kit Fan and Anna Hedworth - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Food, Connection and Identity with Kit Fan and Anna Hedworth - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Writer Kit Fan and chef Anna Hedworth explore how food and the act of cooking forges connections and strengthens the ties of identity, family and heritage.  

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30
    More info for Food, Connection and Identity with Kit Fan and Anna Hedworth - Durham Book Festival

  5. Add Santa Paws in the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Santa Paws in the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    For the first time, Raby will be hosting a Santa-Paws experience for dogs, where they get to enjoy a special Christmas encounter and meet Father Christmas in the Yuletide Yurt, providing a picture-perfect photo opportunity for owners to look back on…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Santa Paws in the Yuletide Yurt - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  6. Add Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art – he did not seek simply to record details of the mining industry but expressed…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

  7. Add The Haunted Forest: Trick or Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Haunted Forest: Trick or Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Join us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at The Plotters’ Forest! Dress up, bring your family, and get ready for a Halloween experience like no other. Get ready to unleash your inner spookiness and dive into a world of double trouble…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Haunted Forest: Trick or Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  8. Add The Comedy Store (October) - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    The Comedy Store (October) - Gala Durham

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    Comedy

    Durham

    With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premiere name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent, and remains the place to see stars of the future.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Comedy Store (October) - Gala Durham

  9. Add Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street to your Itinerary

    Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street

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    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Get into the Christmas spirit with an Afternoon at the Movies. The perfect festive experience to enjoy with family and friends. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beloved Christmas classic on the big screen before indulging in a delicious afternoon tea…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
    More info for Afternoon Tea at the Movies - Miracle on 34th Street

  10. Add The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Talks

    Staindrop

    Raby's history is far from peaceful, and in this new talk, Raby's Curator will explore how the castle's residents were drawn into some of the most turbulent political moments in English history.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  11. Add Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions to your Itinerary

    Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Jazz Noël is all about bringing people together through the warmth and joy of live music during the festive season. Blending well-loved Christmas tunes made famous by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with fresh, modern…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions

  12. Add Wellies, Wildlife & Autumn Fun Trail - October Half Term 2026 - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Wellies, Wildlife & Autumn Fun Trail - October Half Term 2026 - Crook Hall Gardens

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    October Half Term

    Durham

    Autumn has arrived! Leaves are falling, and the gardens are changing from bright green to lovely gold, orange, and brown.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Wellies, Wildlife & Autumn Fun Trail - October Half Term 2026 - Crook Hall Gardens

  13. Add AGLOW 2026 - Auckland Palace and Gardens to your Itinerary

    AGLOW 2026 - Auckland Palace and Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland’s AGLOW light trail is alive!  
    Walk in wonder through one and a half magical miles of light and sound. Imagine a place where an ancient palace overlooks 150 acres of Deer Park that, as the sun sets, comes alive with wonderful lights…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 16:30 - 19:30
    More info for AGLOW 2026 - Auckland Palace and Gardens

  14. Add Barnard Castle Market to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Barnard Castle

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Market

  15. Add Eve Valentine's Masquarade Ball - The Manor House Hotel Spa to your Itinerary

    Eve Valentine's Masquarade Ball - The Manor House Hotel Spa

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    Dance

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, mystery, and suspense at the Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by Dean Midas. Inspired by the award-winning slasher films shot within the venue, this exclusive event combines elegant…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2027Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Eve Valentine's Masquarade Ball - The Manor House Hotel Spa

  16. Add October Half-Term - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    October Half-Term - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    October Half Term

    Stanley

    Step back in time this October. Join us this Autumn for family friendly fun across our museum.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for October Half-Term - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  17. Add Eleonora Kouneni - Durham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Eleonora Kouneni - Durham Jazz Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Eleonora Kouneni is a London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter whose emotive style blends original music with fresh interpretations of timeless jazz standards.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Eleonora Kouneni - Durham Jazz Festival

  18. Add Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting to your Itinerary

    Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting

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    Halloween

    Gilesgate Moor, Durham

    Start Your Halloween With a Hit of Adrenaline...and Pizza! Fuel the Kids up on Racing, Pizza & Goodies for a Guaranteed Treat - No Tricks!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Karting - Top Gear Karting

  19. Add Halloween Fun At The Farm - Down At The Farm to your Itinerary

    Halloween Fun At The Farm - Down At The Farm

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    Halloween

    Houghton le Spring

    Join us for some Spooky Halloween Fun! Choose from 17th/18th or 24th- 31st October. Visit our outdoor pumpkin patch and choose your pumpkin to carve or take home.(remember to bring your carving kits) Entry to the pumpkin patch is £3.50  on the day…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Halloween Fun At The Farm - Down At The Farm

  20. Add Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Join the Grassholme Observatory team beneath the dark skies of Grassholme Observatory on Friday 16 October 2026, 8pm to 11pm, for an unforgettable evening exploring one of nature's greatest spectacles – the Milky Way.

    Venue

    Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Stargazing Festival