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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 pair of historic children's ankle boots is displayed against a plain white background. The boots are made from cream-coloured leather and black mate

    Add First Steps in Fashion: Children's Clothes Through History to your Itinerary

    First Steps in Fashion: Children's Clothes Through History

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Bringing together children's clothes and accessories, alongside paintings, toys and furniture to reveal how children's clothes have reflected changing ideas about childhood, fashion and identity.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2027to23 Apr 2028Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for First Steps in Fashion: Children's Clothes Through History
  2. Photograph of a museum or gallery setting where a guide explains exhibits to a group of four visitors. The scene features display cases with artifacts

    Add Bowes Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Be transported to The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, a contemporary novel that follows Nora Seed as she finds herself in a mysterious library between life and death, where each book offers the chance to explore a different version of her life.…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Bowes Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - The Bowes Museum
  3. A wintery landscape of Santa's cosy grotto surrounded by  festive animals playing in the snow.

    Add Santa’s Grotto at Dalton Park to your Itinerary

    Santa’s Grotto at Dalton Park

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Seaham

    Ho, ho, ho! Step into the magic of Christmas at our brand-new Santa’s Grotto. Embrace the festive spirit and make family memories as little ones meet Santa in his magical woodland hideaway, enjoy a festive encounter with his cheerful singing…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Santa’s Grotto at Dalton Park
  4. St. Cuthbert's and St. Aidan's Christmas Fair Poster with illustrations of Mary, Joseph and Jesus in a crib, along with Christmas wreaths and baubles.

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    Christmas Fair

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Parish Christmas Fair – Framwellgate Moor

    Come and join us for some festive fun at St Cuthbert's with St Aidan's Christmas Fair!

    Enjoy a warm welcome, a variety of stalls, Christmas gifts, seasonal treats and refreshments. Whether you're looking…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
    More info for Christmas Fair
  5. An abstract watercolour of a Robin bird on a piece of white paper.

    Add I Don't Want to Grow Up: Watercolour Christmas Cards with Artist Kirsty White to your Itinerary

    I Don't Want to Grow Up: Watercolour Christmas Cards with Artist Kirsty White

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Make your own bespoke cards for Christmas in this relaxed, beginner friendly workshop. Join artist Kirsty White for a relaxed, beginner friendly watercolour workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
    More info for I Don't Want to Grow Up: Watercolour Christmas Cards with Artist Kirsty White
  6. A person, shoulders down, making a Christmas wreath with a burgundy bow

    Add Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn to your Itinerary

    Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Step into the festive season in true luxury with Periwinkle Barn’s Christmas Wreath Workshop, held in the stunning glasshouse surroundings of Raby Castle’s Conservatory.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn
  7. A festive wreath and red baubles hanging down, decorate a poster which readss 'Christmas Big Sing with Forget Me Not Singers.'

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    Christmas Big Sing

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    All are welcome to this year's Christmas Sing-A-Long with Forget Me Nots (Dementia Friendly Singers)

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for Christmas Big Sing
  8. White cursive writing reads, 'New Year's Eve Gala' against a black sparkly background. The Manor House Hotel and Spa

    Add New Years Eve Gala to your Itinerary

    New Years Eve Gala

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Celebrate the arrival of 2027 in style at our spectacular New Year's Eve Gala. Enjoy an elegant evening with a beautifully crafted five-course menu, followed by music, dancing and a vibrant atmosphere as we count down to midnight.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Dec 2026to1 Jan 2027Open 19:00 - 01:00
    More info for New Years Eve Gala
  9. The Snowman with Live Brass Band. The Snowman and the boy, in his dressing gown, flying through the night sky. © Snowman Enterprises Limited

    Add The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall to your Itinerary

    The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Flass Street, Durham

    Fly away on a magical journey with The Snowman…
    After the snow settles on a cold winter’s day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
    More info for The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall
  10. Man with flowers at Durham City Farmers' Market

    Add Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market to your Itinerary

    Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

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    Markets

    Durham city

    Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market
  11. Bold red text which reads 'The Making of a Murderer, Fatal Mistake' on a dark background with an investigation board and a person in a suit to the rig

    Add The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake to your Itinerary

    The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake

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    Type:

    Talks

    Consett

    They planned the murder. They covered their tracks. They thought they had got away with it. They almost did.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Jan 2027Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake
  12. Green Shrek font, with a green 'S' with Shrek's ears, on a blue sequin background.

    Add DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    Shrek the Musical comes to Gala Durham in this hilarious and heartwarming stage spectacular, presented by Durham University’s biggest musical theatre company, DULOG.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Jan 2027to30 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
    More info for DULOG: Shrek The Musical - Gala Durham
  13. Picture of a Christmas bauble to show the Christmas spirit

    Add Festive Concert of Seasonal Favourites to your Itinerary

    Festive Concert of Seasonal Favourites

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    On Saturday 12 December, Durham Choral Society will be joined by Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Senior Choir for a festive evening of carols. ​

    Venue

    Elvet Methodist Church, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Festive Concert of Seasonal Favourites
  14. A garden in front of a historic stone house.

    Add Guided Walk: Crook Hall Gardens to the Oriental Museum - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Guided Walk: Crook Hall Gardens to the Oriental Museum - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    Explore Durham on a guided walk to the Oriental Museum. Join walk leaders for a scenic walk from Crook Hall Gardens to Durham University's Oriental Museum, discovering the city's history as you go. Includes a 20 minute visit to the Oriental Museum…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    More info for Guided Walk: Crook Hall Gardens to the Oriental Museum - Crook Hall Gardens
  15. Woman and man smiling next to vegetable stall of market. Woman holding vegetables.

    Add Bishop Auckland Market to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Bishop Auckland

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland Market
  16. 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

    Type

    Type:

    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
  17. Three hands holding a map of Dalton Park.

    Add Winter Wellbeing Walk - Dalton Park to your Itinerary

    Winter Wellbeing Walk - Dalton Park

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    Type:

    Walking Event

    Seaham

    Welcome the winter season and reconnect with nature on our Wellbeing Walk on Friday 4th December with Dalton Park’s Eco-partners, Climate Action North.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Winter Wellbeing Walk - Dalton Park
  18. Landscape view of Crook Hall gardens in the summer, lush greenery

    Add History of Durham City Walk to your Itinerary

    History of Durham City Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham. Join Crook Hall Gardens volunteer and local historian David Butler to explore Durham's captivating history, from its Anglo-Saxon origins onwards. The walk will take you around…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Mar 2027Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    9 Mar 2027Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    16 Mar 2027Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    23 Mar 2027Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    30 Mar 2027Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    6 Apr 2027Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for History of Durham City Walk
  19. Santa Clause in a sleigh pulled by a light up reindeer.

    Add Santa Visits to your Itinerary

    Santa Visits

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    Type:

    Discover Durham Christmas Event

    Durham

    During 2026 the farm will once again be open for Santa visits!

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
    From:
    17 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026
    More info for Santa Visits
  20. 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

    Type

    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
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