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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. Two men playing cricket

    Add Durham Cricket - England Men v India Men T20 International to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket - England Men v India Men T20 International

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Chester le Street

    England Men take on India Men in an exciting T20 International on Wednesday 1 July 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2026
    More info for Durham Cricket - England Men v India Men T20 International
  2. Impressionist seascape painting depicting a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the coast.

    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
  3. Ever Ready Band performing.

    Add EverReady Band performing Myth, Magic & More - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    EverReady Band performing Myth, Magic & More - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    One of the North East's most celebrated brass ensembles, EverReady Band brings epic stories and cinematic soundscapes to life in the beautiful surroundings of Durham Cathedral as part of the 2026 Durham Brass Festival.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for EverReady Band performing Myth, Magic & More - Durham Cathedral
  4. A beautiful willow swift sculpture crafted by the talented Sylvan Skills – Ruth Thompson.

    Add The Great Swift Name & Make - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors to your Itinerary

    The Great Swift Name & Make - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Murton , Seaham

    Meet our newest arrival in the Pollinator Parks Garden — a beautiful willow swift sculpture crafted by the talented Sylvan Skills – Ruth Thompson. This stunning piece celebrates the incredible pollinators that help our gardens thrive, and we’re…

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2026
    More info for The Great Swift Name & Make - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  5. A white Alpaca.

    Add Alpaca Petting to your Itinerary

    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:
    29 May 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Alpaca Petting
  6. South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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    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
  7. Photograph of two women engaging in a craft activity at a table filled with art supplies, including paper flowers, beads, and paintbrushes.

    Add Volunteering Open Day - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Volunteering Open Day - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    Find out more about volunteering at The Bowes Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    2 June 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Volunteering Open Day - The Bowes Museum
  8. Photograph of an art gallery room with people seated at tables engaged in painting or drawing activities. Walls are adorned with framed artworks.

    Add Brush and Bubbles - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Brush and Bubbles - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Barnard Castle

    Brush & Bubbles offers a creative session for participants to make their own art inspired by the museum's collection, while enjoying a glass of fizz and a grazing board.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Brush and Bubbles - The Bowes Museum
  9. Floral decorations surround an opulent staircase in Raby Castle.

    Add Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  10. Dr John Castling and Professor Christopher Gerrard with archaeology students and volunteers - Credit Stuart Boulton

    Add Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Archaeologists uncovering the hidden history of Auckland Palace are inviting the public behind the scenes as historic finds from eight years of excavations are analysed in a new ‘open laboratory’ in Bishop Auckland town centre. Fridays weekly…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition
  11. Two actors from The Department of Music Theatre, one in a red cap and another on the phone.

    Add The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    It's 2028 and octogenarian two-term President Donald Trump is finally about to be replaced for good. Will he go rogue like last time, or will a plan to keep him focused on golf, gorilla documentaries, porn, and developing his perfect presidential…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 19:45 - 20:45
    More info for The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre
  12. A fairground on the street.

    Add Sacriston Party in the Park to your Itinerary

    Sacriston Party in the Park

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sacriston

    Free community fun day including fairground rides, inflatables, climbing wall, face-painting & much more!

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Sacriston Party in the Park
  13. Spring Garden Fair at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Add Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Staindrop

    Celebrate the garden's reawakening after its winter slumber as spring breathes new life into the landscape. Watch as petals unfurl and fresh shoots push through the earth, signalling the season's vibrant return.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  14. customers next to nick-nacks and jewellery market stall

    Add Stanley Market to your Itinerary

    Stanley Market

    Type

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanley Market
  15. Runners partaking in Park Run by the river, with Durham Cathedral in the background.

    Add Durham parkrun to your Itinerary

    Durham parkrun

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Stockton Rd , Durham

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham parkrun
  16. Crowds sitting on the lawn outside Bishop Auckland College.

    Add Pride Bishop Auckland -  Bishop Auckland College to your Itinerary

    Pride Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland College

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Pride returns on Saturday 13 June for a full afternoon of live entertainment, food and community celebration at Bishop Auckland College.

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2026Open 14:00 - 19:00
    More info for Pride Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland College
  17. Durham City Run Festival

    Add Durham City Run Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham City Run Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Durham City

    Ten years after the first Durham City Run in 2016, the 5K and 10K races return to the historic city centre this July!
    Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag…

    Dates

    From:
    16 July 2026to18 July 2026
    More info for Durham City Run Festival
  18. Stripey amber sea glass necklace.

    Add Sea Glass Necklace Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Sea Glass Necklace Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us and Christine from Glass of Kinds for an afternoon of creative fun at one of our very first Sea Glass Jewellery workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
    More info for Sea Glass Necklace Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
  19. Solo Pianist Sherri Lun posing with head in her hands.

    Add Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in May with Solo Pianist Sherri Lun to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in May with Solo Pianist Sherri Lun

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    Born in 2003, in Hong Kong and currently based in London, Sherri Lun has swiftly established herself as a rising soloist on the international stage. She has performed extensively across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in May with Solo Pianist Sherri Lun
  20. Marian ceramic plaque

    Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

    Type

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