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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. The Craft & Producers' Marquee at Durham Christmas Festival

    Add Durham Christmas Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham Christmas Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham Market Place, Durham City

    Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival
  2. A sinister stone building in the dark, the text reads 'Silent Deadly Murder, Can you uncover the truth before.'

    Add Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Dinner to your Itinerary

    Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Dinner

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to the mysterious Riddle Hall while secretly searching for a new heir. But as the guests arrive, they find him dead before a roaring fire, a torn letter on his desk and a knife buried in his chest.…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Dinner
  3. Clay Pigeon Shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley

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    Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Stanley

    Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026
    From:
    19 Dec 2026
    More info for Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn
  4. The silhouettes of two people looking at two illuminated Christmas trees in a historical room.

    Add Raby Castle at Christmas by Candlelight to your Itinerary

    Raby Castle at Christmas by Candlelight

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Experience the magic of Raby Castle at Christmas in a new light as you experience Castle by Candlelight. As twilight falls, the historic castle transforms with the warm glow of candlelight, where every room is filled with the warmth, elegance and…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 18:00
    From:
    11 Dec 2026to12 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 18:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026to19 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 18:00
    More info for Raby Castle at Christmas by Candlelight
  5. A vintage Starwars poster witg many iconic characters, with the text 'May The Toys Be With You' in the yellow starwars font, on a black background.

    Add May The Toys Be With You to your Itinerary

    May The Toys Be With You

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Darlington

    From a galaxy far, far away to Hopetown Darlington, celebrate 50 years of Star Wars with one of the UK's finest collections of vintage toys, original cinema posters and memorabilia.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Jan 2027to21 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for May The Toys Be With You
  6. A person holding plants, standing and smiling in an extravagant green house.

    Add Winter Gardening with Becky Crowley to your Itinerary

    Winter Gardening with Becky Crowley

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Forest in Teesdale, Staindrop

    Step into the enchanting gardens of Raby Castle for an inspiring session of hands‑on learning with Becky Crowley. This workshop explores the beauty of the garden in the winter months, focusing on practical tasks to care for your garden and prepare…

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Winter Gardening with Becky Crowley
  7. A person smiling holding a saxophone with a festive wreath and a sparkling Christmas tree in the background.

    Add Have Yourself a Merry Little Saxmas to your Itinerary

    Have Yourself a Merry Little Saxmas

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Enjoy a delicious one-course festive meal before dancing the night away with live entertainment from JulieOnSax and our resident DJ, performing Ibiza classics, house anthems, party favourites and festive hits.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Have Yourself a Merry Little Saxmas
  8. A festive wreath on a white door

    Add Wreath Making 2026 - Beamish Hall Country Hotel to your Itinerary

    Wreath Making 2026 - Beamish Hall Country Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Indulge with a glass of fizz as you arrive and join us to design and create your own Christmas door wreath or table centrepiece in stunning surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    15 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
    More info for Wreath Making 2026 - Beamish Hall Country Hotel
  9. 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

    Type

    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
  10. A person painting with a sponge with an array of colours, the camera looking over their shoulder.

    Add 7 Paintings - The Art of Dining to your Itinerary

    7 Paintings - The Art of Dining

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Durham

    An evening in seven acts. Seven courses. Seven artistic worlds. One unforgettable evening.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026to28 Feb 2027
    More info for 7 Paintings - The Art of Dining
  11. 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

    Type

    Type:

    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
  12. Glenda Young with Music to Die For at the Seaview Hotel.

    Add Glenda Young Book Launch - Music To Die For at the Seaview Hotel to your Itinerary

    Glenda Young Book Launch - Music To Die For at the Seaview Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Indoor

    Chester-le-Street

    Glenda Young, Book Launch - Music To Die For at the Seaview Hotel

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Glenda Young Book Launch - Music To Die For at the Seaview Hotel
  13. Close up of a Lego railway under construction

    Add Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Shildon

    Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO® creations at this year's Shildon Brick Show. Hosted in conjunction with Brick Alley Recognised LEGO Fan Community, this exhibition features a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion
  14. Photograph of a museum or gallery setting where a guide explains exhibits to a group of four visitors.

    Add Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Unravel the web of secrets within Rock Paper Scissors, Alice Feeney's psychological thriller about a couple whose anniversary trip to a remote chapel reveals the fragile games people play in relationships.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum
  15. Framed historical map of County Durham, highlighting coal-mining heritage and regional geography. Blue waterways and boundary lines, dense place-name

    Add Land-Shaping Legacies to your Itinerary

    Land-Shaping Legacies

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Land Shaping-Legacies explores how artists, collectors, curators and communities have shaped the way we see County Durham and the surrounding region. Bringing together prints, paintings, ceramics, everyday objects and co-created community works, the…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    3 Nov 2026to1 Apr 2027Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Land-Shaping Legacies
  16. A person in a hat and waist coat, sat at a vintage-style desk with a Ouija board, surrounded by red sinister mist.

    Add Spooked to your Itinerary

    Spooked

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Chester le Street

    SPOOKED! Presented by the Middlesbrough Circle of Magicians. Journey through the castle, a series of eerie rooms where strange experiments, ghostly encounters, and impossible illusions await around every corner. Blending theatre, storytelling, and…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Spooked
  17. Text reads, 'Holmside Park Christmas Adventure', with images of Santa Claus, a Christmas Tree, snow and presents.

    Add Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026 to your Itinerary

    Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester-le-Street

    Embark on an unforgettable Christmas Adventure at Holmside Park this December! Wander through our beautifully lit Elf Village, where you'll collect magic reindeer dust, write a letter to Santa, make festive crafts with the Holmside Elves and…

    Venue

    Holmside Park, Chester-le-Street

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
    More info for Holmside Park's Christmas Adventure 2026
  18. A person tending to a festive dining room arrangement of festive flowers

    Add Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop to your Itinerary

    Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a Paperwhite bowl workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this elegant seasonal session, you’ll create a planted bowl of fragrant…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop
  19. A group of people wearing steam-punk style victorian clothing on a station platform.

    Add Steampunk Weekend to your Itinerary

    Steampunk Weekend

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Darlington

    Goggles at the ready! Steampunk Weekend returns bringing two days of fantastical invention, live entertainment, eccentric characters, unique traders and Victorian-inspired adventure. Step into an extraordinary world where steam powers the future,…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Steampunk Weekend
  20. A Christmas tree in an historical stone room, decorated with a small bird and twinkling lights.

    Add Christmas Tree Festival 2026 to your Itinerary

    Christmas Tree Festival 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Wander through Durham Cathedral Cloisters and discover a colourful display of Christmas trees, each decorated by a local organisation and telling its own unique story.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Various Opening Times
    More info for Christmas Tree Festival 2026
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