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  1. Add A Summer Afternoon in Bloom - Seaham Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    A Summer Afternoon in Bloom - Seaham Hall Hotel

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    Summer Event

    Seaham

    Arrive at Seaham Hall for an elegant afternoon of floristry, indulgence, and creativity, as you are guided through the art of creating your own beautiful summer bouquet basket by expert florist, Kathy.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:30
    More info for A Summer Afternoon in Bloom - Seaham Hall Hotel

  2. Add City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall

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    Show / Display

    Durham

    Durham gardeners, crafters, and bakers are urged to come together this September and celebrate the return of the City of Durham Show, a much-loved event that is being revived by a group of local residents. 

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall

  3. Add Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    History Gets Remixed! Strap in as Northern Lights, Durham University’s internationally award-winning group, takes you on a musical journey through time.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival

  4. Add Atchin-tan and Celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller History at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Atchin-tan and Celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller History at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Visit Beamish Museum for this special celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller history.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Atchin-tan and Celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller History at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  5. Add What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Ever wondered how to survive life’s messy, awkward, and chaotic moments with your sanity (mostly) intact? Comedian Thao Cao has been there—surviving near-death experiences, racism on public transport, and endless teasing about her Vietnamese…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 21:10 - 22:00
    More info for What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier - Durham Fringe Festival

  6. Add Marshall Gilmour Webbs in Concert - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Marshall Gilmour Webbs in Concert - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as Marshall Gilmour Webbs perform in concert at the Bowes Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
    More info for Marshall Gilmour Webbs in Concert - The Bowes Museum

  7. Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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    Type:

    Dog-Friendly

    Stanley

    Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

  8. 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

  9. Add Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor - Durham Fringe Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Castle Theatre Company is delighted to announce its 2026 touring production of one of Shakespeare’s most entertaining comedies: The Merry Wives of Windsor. Packed with trickery, duels, and a whole array of unique costuming, The Merry Wives of…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 17:30 -
    More info for Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor - Durham Fringe Festival

  10. Add Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary at The Bowes Museum

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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 at The Bowes Museum

  11. Add Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: A Christmas Carol (1951) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  12. North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

  13. Add 150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    150 Years of Wedding Dresses showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and evolving trends that have defined one of the most memorable days in countless lives.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for 150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw

  14. Add Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Scoops & Scales is a hands‑on, family‑friendly experience where guests get up close with a variety of fascinating lizards before heading to Moo's Ice Cream Bar for a delicious scoop of their choice.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre

  15. Add John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills - Gala Durham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Durham

    Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills - Gala Durham

  16. Add Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Start your morning with a spectacular superhero treat at Breakfast with Spidey — a fun‑filled, family‑friendly event where everyone's favourite web‑slinger swings in to make breakfast unforgettable.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 10:45
    More info for Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre

  17. Add Mental Health Swims - Seaham to your Itinerary

    Mental Health Swims - Seaham

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Seaham

    Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Mental Health Swims - Seaham

  18. Add Alex Love: How To Win A Pub Quiz 2026 - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Alex Love: How To Win A Pub Quiz 2026 - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Part stand-up comedy, part actual pub quiz. Join quickwitted comedian and quizmaster Alex Love in this highly interactive show, where the audience is split into teams to compete against each other for prizes. Prepare for facts, niche nonsense, and a…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 18:20 - 19:20
    More info for Alex Love: How To Win A Pub Quiz 2026 - Durham Fringe Festival

  19. Add Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  20. 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