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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. A starry sky over High Force Waterfall.  Photo by Gary Lintern

    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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    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
  2. Christmas Pudding

    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
  3. A white Alpaca

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    Alpaca Petting

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us and Fellside Alpacas for the return of our Alpaca Petting event.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Alpaca Petting
  4. Children's Christmas Party poster with illustrations of gingerbread, baubles, fairy lights and Santa.

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    Golf Clubhouse Children’s Christmas Party - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Get ready for a festive evening filled with magic & merriment.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Dec 2025to18 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Golf Clubhouse Children’s Christmas Party - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
  5. A Nightmare Before Christmas with a spooky Christmas decoration and event date

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    Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester-le-Street

    On Saturday 13th December, join us for a spine-tingling night of thrills, chills, and festive delights at Durham Cricket's alternative Christmas party, where the weird and wonderful are welcome, and the unexpected is guaranteed.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas
  6. LGBTQIA+ Object Trail at The Bowes Museum

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    LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum
  7. Arthur Christmas poster

    Add Grand Cinema at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Film

    Beamish

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand Cinema.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025
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    29 Nov 2025
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    30 Nov 2025
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    6 Dec 2025
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    7 Dec 2025
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    13 Dec 2025
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    20 Dec 2025
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    21 Dec 2025
    More info for Grand Cinema at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  8. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

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    Halloween Forest Club - Hardwick Park

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Sedgefield

    Halloween Forest Club is a hands-on experience designed to engage children about the natural world around them, aimed at children between 2 and 6 years of age. This session will include having a go at toasting a marshmallow on a fire. Outdoor…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Halloween Forest Club - Hardwick Park
  9. Turkey and Tinsel written in gold

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    Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join us in The Knights Hall for our Retro Christmas Celebration.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Turkey & Tinsel - Party Night
  10. Headshot of Neil Delamere grinning with his hands covering his mouth.

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    Neil Delamere "Achilles Neil" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. A regular on TV and radio with credits including Live At The Apollo, The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, Fighting Talk, Dancing With The Stars, and The Blame Game, as…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
    More info for Neil Delamere "Achilles Neil" - The Witham
  11. The Milky Way Galaxy

    Add Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    ​​​​​The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, 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 11 years.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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    31 Oct 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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    1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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    5 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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    7 Nov 2025to9 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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    28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
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    5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory
  12. Crowds of people enjoying a cricket match at Durham Cricket's Banks Homes Riverside Stadium

    Add Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Chester le Street

    England Women take on New Zealand Women in a thrilling one day international on Sunday 10 May 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2026
    More info for Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI
  13. Entrance to Dalton Park.

    Add Quiet Shopping Mornings - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors to your Itinerary

    Quiet Shopping Mornings - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping Event

    Murton

    Did you know we host regular Quiet Shopping Mornings every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm and Saturdays from 9,30am to 10,30am all year round?

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Quiet Shopping Mornings - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  14. 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

    Type

    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
  15. Mother and baby looking at baubles at the Christmas Market, Lumley Castle.

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    Christmas Market - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas Markets

    Chester le Street

    Celebrate the season with festive stalls, live music, and the cosy aroma of delicious food and drinks. Enjoy mulled wine, sweet treats, and holiday cheer as local musicians bring the magic of Christmas to life!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    17 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Christmas Market - Lumley Castle Hotel
  16. Ushaw Chapel and Choir

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    Ushaw Chapel Choir: Remembrance Service

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    An evening of reflection, music, and remembrance.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Ushaw Chapel Choir: Remembrance Service
  17. Christmas Town at Bishop Auckland photo by Liam Dobinson

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    Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into a world of festive wonder at Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town, 4-7 December 2025! Join us for four unforgettable days filled with twinkling lights, enchanting markets, live entertainment, and the magic of Santa’s Grotto.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
    More info for Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town
  18. Two glasses of champagne with a stand spelling out BINGO in gold letters and gold ribbon.

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    Boozy Bingo Bash

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Beamish

    Eyes down for a night of hilarious bingo, crazy games, and plenty of booze! The perfect recipe for a memorable night out with friends or work colleagues.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 23:59
    More info for Boozy Bingo Bash
  19. Representatives from our armed forces, past and present, in Durham Cathedral

    Add Remembrance Sunday Service 2025 in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Remembrance Sunday Service 2025 in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Religious Event

    Durham City

    We are joined by representatives from our armed forces to remember those who have given their lives in service of their country, and those serving who put their lives at risk today.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Nov 2025Open 10:15 -
    More info for Remembrance Sunday Service 2025 in Durham Cathedral
  20. customers next to nick-nacks and jewellery market stall

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    Stanley Market

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    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Stanley Market
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