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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 visitor admiring portraits at The Bowes Museum from the Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers exhibition

    Add From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Celebrating the 200th anniversary and artistic vision of museum co-founder, Joséphine Bowes.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Feb 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum
  2. People enjoy looking at a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

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    Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Show / Display

    Durham

    On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  3. Olga Wojtas smiling.

    Olga Wojtas - ‘My Life of Crime’ - Bishop Auckland Library

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    Type:

    Talks

    Bishop Auckland

    Join Olga Wojtas, an unconventional writer of crime fiction, for a talk about her books and her writing background.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Olga Wojtas - ‘My Life of Crime’ - Bishop Auckland Library
  4. Red and blue neon text which states, 'Quiz Night', with stars around it.

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    Knight of Knowledge - Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Summer Event

    Chester le Street

    Think you’ve got what it takes to be the local quiz champ? Grab your team and prove it at our brand new Resident Quiz Night in The Tipi– now happening every Thursday, 7pm-10pm! 

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Knight of Knowledge - Lumley Castle Hotel
  5. EDAN logo

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    Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Seaham

    Loosely, the grid point in question will be that of the EDAN Gallery.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2025to4 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery
  6. Day disco for the over 30s - poster shows a discoball.

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    Over 30s Day Clubbing

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    Dance

    Peterlee

    It's back - Daytime Clubbing: 80s & 90s. After a sell-out launch, we're turning it up for round two… and it's a battle of the decades.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for Over 30s Day Clubbing
  7. S&DR200 logo

    S&DR200 - Invention Challenge

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    Festival

    S&DR200 and Little Inventors are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway with the S&DR Invention Challenge, inviting Year 5–8 students from Stockton, Darlington, and Durham to reimagine the 4,000 miles of disused…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2025to31 July 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Invention Challenge
  8. A wooden carving of the Buddhist figure of Guanyin

    Add The Path of Kindness at The Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    The Path of Kindness at The Oriental Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Discover the latest scientific research we've been doing on a very special statue of Guanyin and use your imagination to recreate how it might have looked like 500 years ago.

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for The Path of Kindness at The Oriental Museum
  9. Singers performing surrounded by candles at Durham Cathedral.

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    80s Anthems by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Calling 80s music fans Everywhere… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, live!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2025to8 Aug 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for 80s Anthems by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  10. Illustration of a green dinosaur and text which reads 'Spontaneous Wrecks'.

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    Durham Fringe Festival: Spontaneous Wrecks

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Owengate, Durham City

    After a smashing run at the Durham Fringe in 2024, Spontaneous Wrecks present... The Improvised Fringe Show!

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Open 21:15 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Spontaneous Wrecks
  11. A portrait  of Joséphine Bowes

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    Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026
    More info for Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
  12. 2 Photos: one of an organist, and the other Durham Cathedral's magnificent 98-stop Willis/Harrison organ.

    Add Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Organ Recital Series 2025. Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm. 

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025to22 Oct 2025
    More info for Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  13. Durham Miners' Gala. Crowds enjoying the Gala outside of the County Hotel. Colliery Banners can be seen as the Bands march through the streets.

    Durham Miners' Gala 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham City

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 12th July 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2025
  14. Gareth Davies-Jones

    A Troubadour Journey

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Folk singer Gareth Davies-Jones is walking from Lindisfarne to Durham using St Oswald's Way and The Way of Light and doing a series of small concerts on the way.

    Venue

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025to20 June 2025
    More info for A Troubadour Journey
  15. Ben Lamb 'You're Nicked!' Book cover shows police with shields and a police van. Text promotes Lamb's talk on 23rd June at Newton Hall Library.

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    Ben Lamb 'You're Nicked!' - Newton Hall Library

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    Talks

    Durham

    With wit, humour and insight, Ben will take us on a journey of British television police series from 1955 to the present. From Dixon of Dock Green to Happy Valley via The Sweeney, The Bill, and Cracker, Ben will outline how this home-grown genre has…

    Dates

    From:
    23 June 2025Open 17:30 -
    More info for Ben Lamb 'You're Nicked!' - Newton Hall Library
  16. The Craft & Producers' Marquee at Durham Christmas Festival

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    Durham Christmas Festival

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    Christmas Markets

    Durham Market Place, Durham City

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

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival
  17. Grassy area at Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living and Wellbeing.  Illustration of an owl in the foreground.

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    Summer Solstice Vegan Retreat & Eco-Festival Celebration Weekend- Dalton Moor Farm

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    Type:

    Festival

    Seaham

    Join us for a very special weekend celebration, with a Wellbeing Retreat on Saturday, Live Music in the evening, and Family Festival Fun on Sunday. Following on from our first vegan mini-eco-festival in April 2024 we will be celebrating the Summer…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2025to22 June 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Summer Solstice Vegan Retreat & Eco-Festival Celebration Weekend- Dalton Moor Farm
  18. Brancepeth castle golf club

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    Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Golf Events

    Durham

    Open events at Brancepeth are extremely popular and usually sell out very quickly as they attract visitors from all over the North of England and beyond.  We pride ourselves in making everyone’s visit to our golf course memorable by delivering…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025
    More info for Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  19. Silhouette of a Whitney Tribute Act with her back to the camera

    Add Whitney Houston by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Whitney Houston by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham

    Calling all Whitney Houston fans! You have been "Saving All Your Love" for this "Moment In Time"! Get ready to experience the best of Whitney Houston "All At Once", at this epic live concert!

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Whitney Houston by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  20. Collage of images showing actors dressed as prison officers and prisoners

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Alone I-N-S-I-D-E to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Alone I-N-S-I-D-E

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham City

    On her first day prison officer Casey will be placed into The Isolation wing with the hardened officer Stafford to show her the ropes. Whilst there, Casey will encounter The Mad, The Bad and The Sad of the prison world.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Open 20:30 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Alone I-N-S-I-D-E
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