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  1. Add Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime! - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime! - The Witham

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    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Step into a world of wonder, laughter, and a little bit of spooky sparkle this half term with Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Tommy & Tilly’s Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime! - The Witham

  2. Add John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham

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    Talks

    Durham

    He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham

  3. Add Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    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 - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  4. Add Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  5. Add Tom Waits for No Man - Durham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Tom Waits for No Man - Durham Jazz Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Tom Waits for No Man is a heartfelt celebration of the music of Tom Waits, with vocalist Lindsay Hannon and an acclaimed North East ensemble bringing fresh arrangements, atmosphere and emotion to songs from across his legendary catalogue.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 17:00 -
    More info for Tom Waits for No Man - Durham Jazz Festival

  6. Add Double Bill – Olivia Cuttill Quintet / King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys - Durham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Double Bill – Olivia Cuttill Quintet / King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys - Durham Jazz Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Double Bill: King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys and Olivia Cuttill is presented by Durham Jazz Festival in association with Durham Brass Festival. Olivia Cuttill is an award-winning London-based Jazz trumpet player, composer and lyricist and will be…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
    More info for Double Bill – Olivia Cuttill Quintet / King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys - Durham Jazz Festival

  7. Add Paws & Claus 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Paws & Claus 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    A ‘Paw’fect photo opportunity. Join Father Christmas in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building for a cosy breakfast experience designed especially for visitors and their four‑legged friends.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00
    More info for Paws & Claus 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  8. Add An Evening with Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    An Evening with Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen - Durham Book Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Join award-winning poet Hollie McNish for a hilarious and heartfelt evening of poetry, reading from her latest collection, Virgin, and unpicking the meaning of the word with her trademark feminist wit, fury and compassion. 

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
    More info for An Evening with Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen - Durham Book Festival

  9. Add Ceramic Pumpkin Painting with Palette and Pop at The Story to your Itinerary

    Ceramic Pumpkin Painting with Palette and Pop at The Story

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    Arts & Crafts

    South Road, Durham

    Join Palette and Pop for a gorgeous autumn afternoon of creativity.

    A lovely way to spend an autumn Sunday afternoon: paint, Prosecco and three hours to switch off and relax.

    Venue

    The Story, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Ceramic Pumpkin Painting with Palette and Pop at The Story

  10. Add Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles: Celebrating Jack Johnson - Durham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles: Celebrating Jack Johnson - Durham Jazz Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis with a powerful tribute to his groundbreaking electric jazz era, revisiting music from the iconic Tribute to Jack Johnson and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Tom Atkinson’s Electric Miles: Celebrating Jack Johnson - Durham Jazz Festival

  11. Add Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Festival

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Join the Grassholme Observatory team beneath the dark skies of Grassholme Observatory on Friday 16 October 2026, 8pm to 11pm, for an unforgettable evening exploring one of nature's greatest spectacles – the Milky Way.

    Venue

    Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Experience Our Milky Way - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  12. Add Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Arts & Crafts

    Darlington

    Step into a realm of exquisite beauty and craftsmanship with PeaceGold Jewellery House at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens where craftsmanship is not just a skill, but an art form.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026to9 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 15:30
    More info for Silver Stacking Ring Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  13. Add Christmas Pudding Cookery Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Pudding Cookery Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Grab your apron and roll up your sleeves for a festive experience in Raby Castle’s Medieval Kitchen. Estate Chef Tom Parry will lead a hands-on demonstration, guiding guests through the process of making a traditional Christmas pudding. This is a…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026to8 Nov 2026
    More info for Christmas Pudding Cookery Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  14. Add Halloween Half Term - Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Halloween Half Term - Adventure Valley

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    Halloween

    Durham

    Celebrate Halloween with us this half term! Meet our friendly halloween characters, delivering giggles not ghouls. Promoting a happy, joyful halloween event!

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Halloween Half Term - Adventure Valley

  15. Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

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    Local Events

    Sedgefield

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club welcome members of the public to join us for a coffee morning where we have tea/coffee, a bite to eat and a raffle.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

  16. Add Consett Market to your Itinerary

    Consett Market

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    Markets

    Consett

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Consett Market

  17. Add Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Bowie at The Bowes Museum
    The Bowes museum are delighted to announce that we are bringing Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2027to1 Jan 2028
    More info for Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum

  18. Add Durham Crime: Jo Murray and Rebecca Philipson - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham Crime: Jo Murray and Rebecca Philipson - Durham Book Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    The North East crime scene has two exciting new voices. Hear from Jo Murray, author of Dissection of a Murder, and Rebecca Philipson, author of How to Get Away with Murder, about how County Durham inspired their debut crime thrillers full of sick…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Durham Crime: Jo Murray and Rebecca Philipson - Durham Book Festival

  19. Add Gallery Takeover: Map Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Gallery Takeover: Map Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    October Half Term

    Barnard Castle

    Take a closer look at the art around you, then create something inspired by what you find.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    From:
    28 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Gallery Takeover: Map Makers - The Bowes Museum

  20. Add Family Activities: Build a Beast to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Build a Beast

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    Family Fun

    Durham

    Learn about the powerful ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret and build your own mythological creature!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Build a Beast