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  1. Add Summer of Fun 2026: Step into Stories at Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Summer of Fun 2026: Step into Stories at Beamish Museum

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Beamish

    Pick up an activity book from the Entrance, choose from six adventures and enjoy a journey through Beamish from the perspective of a person from the past.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Summer of Fun 2026: Step into Stories at Beamish Museum

  2. Add Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Make magical memories this Christmas with one simple, all-inclusive ticket. Step into The Enchanted Forest, immerse yourself in Raby Castle at Christmas & enjoy the Deer Park & Walled Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  3. Add Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Gather around an indoor campsite to explore the plants and animals that thrive in the museum's surrounding parkland.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    More info for Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum

  4. Add Open Air Theatre | Handlebards | As You Like It - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Open Air Theatre | Handlebards | As You Like It - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Outdoor Cinema and Theatre

    Staindrop

    Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
    More info for Open Air Theatre | Handlebards | As You Like It - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  5. Add Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ to your Itinerary

    Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

  6. Add Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle's extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park's history.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  7. Add Festive Dining - High Force Waterfall and Hotel to your Itinerary

    Festive Dining - High Force Waterfall and Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Celebrate Christmas at High Force Hotel. This Christmas, treat yourself to a festive dining experience at High Force Hotel. Whether you’re gathering with friends or family, we’ve created a special menu to make your celebration truly unforgettable.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Festive Dining - High Force Waterfall and Hotel

  8. Add Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a festive Advent candle wreath workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this seasonal session, you’ll create a traditional wreath…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -
    More info for Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  9. Add Sip, Select & Style Charm Bracelet Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Sip, Select & Style Charm Bracelet Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Meet friends and catch up whilst selecting your very own Waterproof, Stainless steel, 14k Gold plated pieces then curating your chosen style of bracelet.

    Additional pieces will be available to purchase during the evening as there are so many to…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Sip, Select & Style Charm Bracelet Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  10. Add History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens

  11. Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Talks

    Durham City

    Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

  12. Add Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Chester le Street

    England Men take on Sri Lanka Men in a thrilling one day international on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Sept 2026
    More info for Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI

  13. Add The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Staindrop

    After the success of last summer's immersive experience, the Riding School will be transformed again into the Hidden Garden. The secret escape will be filmed with pastel flowers, earthy green tones, glowing tones, toad stools and a maze of mystery.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  14. Add Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum is a major partnership between The Bowes Museum and the Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux (MuMa), Le Havre.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026to14 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum

  15. Add Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Newbiggin

    Collect seeds from local wildflowers and sow in the tree and wildflower nursery at Bowlees

    Venue

    Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer

  16. Add Phantom Panto - Crook Community Centre to your Itinerary

    Phantom Panto - Crook Community Centre

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Crook

    Dare you enter a haunted mansion this Halloween? Join us in our HAUNTED HOUSE OF HILARITY.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026Open 15:30 - 17:30
    More info for Phantom Panto - Crook Community Centre

  17. Add Summer Shrub & Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Summer Shrub & Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Staindrop

    Join us for our exciting Summer Pruning Workshop where we’ll get hands-on with espalier and cordon apples, pears and more, learning the specific techniques needed to encourage fruit production, maintain shape, and promote airflow and sunlight to…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 10:30 -
    More info for Summer Shrub & Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  18. Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

    Type

    Type:

    Demonstration

    Sedgefield

    Monthly club night and floral demonstrations, refreshments, club news and a raffle for the flowers made by the demonstrator.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    From:
    20 Oct 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    From:
    17 Nov 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

  19. Add Bugs n Stuff - Crook Library to your Itinerary

    Bugs n Stuff - Crook Library

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    North Terrace, Crook

    Join the Bugman for a hands-on workshop with some amazing animals - cold, warm, hard, soft, rough, smooth, scaly, silky, slimy, hairy and of course tickly!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Bugs n Stuff - Crook Library

  20. Add Summer Festival - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Summer Festival - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Shildon

    Join us for an action-packed summer of fun! Enjoy our sandy beach, take a train ride and get stuck into hands-on family activities as we celebrate the exciting world of engineering. Legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman will be visiting from 2…

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
    More info for Summer Festival - Locomotion