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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. Photograph of an ornate silver swan sculpture displayed in an art-filled interior. Curved neck, textured feathers and leafy trim stand out against pal

    Add Family Story Tour: The Story of the Swan to your Itinerary

    Family Story Tour: The Story of the Swan

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    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Explore the mechanics behind how the iconic automaton works, watch it come to life during a performance, then get creative and make your own Silver Swan out of clay. Inspired by Rebecca Moss: Dream Machines, discover the fascinating story of the…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2027Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for Family Story Tour: The Story of the Swan
  2. A festive afternoon tea spread, with small christmas trees, and a person pouring a cup of tea.

    Add Festive Afternoon Tea to your Itinerary

    Festive Afternoon Tea

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    Christmas and New Year

    Seaham

    A quintessential classic with a seasonal twist.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Festive Afternoon Tea
  3. A book cover of separate doll parts and limbs surrounded by other books.

    Add Tomorrow's Library: The Employees by Olga Ravn to your Itinerary

    Tomorrow's Library: The Employees by Olga Ravn

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    Talks

    Durham

    Join us to discuss The Employees by Olga Ravn, a science-fiction satire that asks what it means to be human.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 18:00 -
    More info for Tomorrow's Library: The Employees by Olga Ravn
  4. A pair of hands tending to a festive wreath, full of holly, red berries and cinnamon sticks.

    Add Christmas crafts: Winter impressions to your Itinerary

    Christmas crafts: Winter impressions

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Crafting for the grown-ups; botanical prints and Victorian Christmas cards. Take a moment to slow down and celebrate the beauty of winter at this adults-only creative workshop at Crook Hall Gardens. Using natural materials inspired by the gardens…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    4 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    11 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    18 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Christmas crafts: Winter impressions
  5. Photograph of a woman leading a discussion at a dining table inside an art gallery, surrounded by framed paintings and seated attendees. Warm lighting

    Add Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    The Bowes Museum's late-night event returns on for an atmospheric evening of art, creativity and culture after hours. Visitors can explore the museum at night and choose from creative workshops inspired by the museum's three current exhibitions,…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum
  6. Fireworks at Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors and crowds below.

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    Light Up the Park

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    Christmas and New Year

    Seaham

    Welcome in the festive season by joining us on Saturday 7th November from 4.30pm to 8.30pm for our much anticipated Light Up the Park Christmas event!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 20:30
    More info for Light Up the Park
  7. Close up of a festive table spread with lit candles and winter foliage

    Add Advent Candle Wreath Workshop to your Itinerary

    Advent Candle Wreath Workshop

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    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
  8. Altar to Fortuna Redux from Binchester, a stone alter.

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    Altar to Fortuna Redux from Binchester

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Discover an 1,750 year old Roman altar in Gallery 1 at the Faith Museum. Dedicated around AD 275 to Fortuna Redux, goddess of safe homecomings, by a retired military architect from Binchester Roman Fort, this artifact offers a captivating glimpse…

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    From:
    23 Sept 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Altar to Fortuna Redux from Binchester
  9. A festive display of a Christmas tree in a cosy room.

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    Festive Feast & Christmas Market

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Join us for a wonderfully festive day filled with Christmas shopping, delicious food, music and festive cheer! Start your day by visiting our Christmas Market where you can browse a selection of festive stalls, gifts and seasonal treats — perfect…

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    From:
    8 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Festive Feast & Christmas Market
  10. An orchestra performing on a dark stage playing jazz instruments and wearing Christmas hats.

    Add Jazzy Christmas with Durham University’s Big Band and Jazz Orchestra to your Itinerary

    Jazzy Christmas with Durham University’s Big Band and Jazz Orchestra

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    Christmas and New Year

    Flass Street, Durham

    Join Durham University’s Big Band and Jazz Orchestra for an evening of festive jazz! Each band’s set will include well-known Christmas tunes as well as a range of contemporary and classic big band jazz charts, showcasing highlights from their…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Jazzy Christmas with Durham University’s Big Band and Jazz Orchestra
  11. A group of 2000s singers surrounded by purple sparkles.

    Add Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night to your Itinerary

    Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night

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    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Bringing back all the hits from the 00s to Now! Get ready for stage games, interaction, the best in music and dance anthems! Full decor and stage set, dancers and DJ, sing dance and party the night away, Lip Sync Battles, Dance Competitions and…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night
  12. Bold elegant white font which reads 'Wedding Venue Showcase' in front of a regal house.

    Add Winter Wedding Venue Showcase to your Itinerary

    Winter Wedding Venue Showcase

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon to explore our beautifully dressed venue and meet the team who can bring your wedding vision to life. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, discover how we can create a day that feels uniquely yours.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Winter Wedding Venue Showcase
  13. A group of festive performers wearing Santa hats and Christmas jumpers playing the Ukulele on a blue stage.

    Add D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions to your Itinerary

    D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Come along to The Witham and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of ukulele music with the D’Ukes of Scarth. Something for everyone – songs to join in with, songs to listen to, songs old, new and Christmassy.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for D’Ukes of Scarth – The Ukulele Christmas Sessions
  14. Wedding Banner which read 'Wedding Venue Showcase' in an elegant white font in front of an image of the altar at a wedding in the background.

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    Wedding Venue Showcase

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon to explore our beautifully dressed venue and meet the team who can bring your wedding vision to life. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, discover how we can create a day that feels uniquely yours.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Wedding Venue Showcase
  15. Member of Beamish Museum staff with a Nutcracker figure and festive decorations in the background.

    Add Christmas Daytimes - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Christmas Daytimes - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas through time at Beamish.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Christmas Daytimes - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  16. Jazz musicians on a dark atmospheric stage, in black and white.

    Add The Chet Set to your Itinerary

    The Chet Set

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    An Evening with the Chet Set celebrates the life and music of Chet Baker, the eponymous trumpet player and vocalist whose career saw him paired with artists as diverse as Charlie Parker and Elvis Costello before meeting his end on an Amsterdam…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for The Chet Set
  17. Photograph of young child creating a craft project at a table, using scissors and patterned red paper. Colourful materials, brushes and tools surround

    Add Winter At The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Winter At The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy a warming winter day out at The Bowes Museum with a mix of drop-in creative activities, artist-led workshops for children and a brand-new Winter Trail to explore. Adults can settle in for the December meeting of the Bowes Book Club, while Café…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026to4 Jan 2027Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Winter At The Bowes Museum
  18. The Flying Scotsman Train pulled in at a station

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

    Legendary Journey with Flying Scotsman - Weardale Railway

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    Type:

    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
  19. Santa standing in front of a stone building waving

    Add Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Create unforgettable festive memories with a magical morning at South Causey Inn’s much-loved Breakfast With Santa event! 

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
    More info for Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn
  20. A festive table spread, with pine needles and red berries decorating the plates.

    Add Festive Sunday Lunch to your Itinerary

    Festive Sunday Lunch

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch and fun for all! A relaxed family friendly atmosphere, delicious food plus a selection box for the kids!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Festive Sunday Lunch
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