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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. Willow Emerald Damselfly

    Add Willow Emerald Damselfly Survey - Rainton Meadows to your Itinerary

    Willow Emerald Damselfly Survey - Rainton Meadows

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    Nature

    Houghton le Spring

    Join local expert, Michael Coates, to survey Rainton Meadows for dragonflies, and in particular, look for willow emerald damselflies.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 13:30 - 15:00
    More info for Willow Emerald Damselfly Survey - Rainton Meadows
  2. 4 Roman Germanic mercenaries in battle

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    Roman Army Weekend

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    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    The Roman Army returns to Binchester Roman Fort to do battle against the enemy! Come and see demonstrations of archery, slingstaffs and the firing of the artillery catapult; the ballista.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Roman Army Weekend
  3. 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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    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
  4. Cartoon image of a group of people sitting around a table playing musical instruments

    Add Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

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    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
  5. Interior of Durham Cathedral and view of Rose Window

    Add The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 20:45
    More info for The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral
  6. Grand Finale all cast of Kynren view from the tribune

    Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025

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    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
    In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025

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    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 20:45 -
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    23 Aug 2025Open 20:30 -
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    30 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -
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    6 Sept 2025Open 20:00 -
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    13 Sept 2025Open 19:45 -
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
  7. Poster advertising the Dodgecamp event showing details of time and dates

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    Dodgecamp

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    Sporting Event

    Framwellgate Moor, Durham

    We are running a summer dodgeball camp for kids of all ages and abilities! Anyone is welcome, weather you've played before or not!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2025to15 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Dodgecamp
  8. Kepier Hospital in Durham City

    Add Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia

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    Heritage Open Days

    Kepier Lane, Durham City

    Guided tour with Martin Roberts of the Grade I and II * listed buildings and scheduled ancient monument of the medieval hospital at Kepier, once the richest in County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia
  9. Lumley Castle Hotel

    Add Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Murder Mystery

    Chester le Street

    Years ago, six friends celebrated Halloween in a long-abandoned mansion but only five made it out.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel
  10. Children playing at The Bowes Museum

    Add Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2025to8 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum
  11. Families enjoying the facilities at Wharton Park

    Add Summer Brass Concerts at Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    Summer Brass Concerts at Wharton Park

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    We look forward to welcoming a selection of local colliery brass bands who will bring music to the ears of our visitors.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Summer Brass Concerts at Wharton Park
  12. A family walking in the grounds of Ushaw

    Add Heritage Open Days: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Durham

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is tucked away in beautiful open countryside near Durham City. An arts, heritage and events venue, waiting for you to escape the everyday, stop the world for a while and be surprised.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025to17 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  13. Queen Elsa, Princess Anna & Holly the Elf

    Add Frozen Princess Party - The Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Frozen Princess Party - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us in The Great Hall of Arendelle for Afternoon Tea where we will meet Queen Elsa, Princess Anna & Holly the elf

    Dates

    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for Frozen Princess Party - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
  14. A family enjoying arts and crafts at Ushaw

    Add Summer Holidays at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Summer Holidays at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    We’re celebrating a special summer of stories at Ushaw!

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Summer Holidays at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  15. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Family yoga with Kalma Life: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Family yoga with Kalma Life: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Yoga with a twist! Dance, pretend and stretch with an imaginative yoga class.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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    21 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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    23 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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  16. Deer in the park Jake Eastham

    Add Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle's extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park's history.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    17 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    22 Oct 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  17. Crystal bird sitting on a perch.

    Add Family Activities: Beautiful Birds - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Beautiful Birds - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Spot the crystal bird perching in the Silk Roads Gallery and make your own birdy mobile.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Beautiful Birds - Durham University Oriental Museum
  18. Silent Deadly Night with a spooky black and white image of Beamish Hall

    Add Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    In a mansion full of secret passageways and hidden surprises, the game to uncover the truth begins.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    More info for Murder Mystery at Beamish Hall Hotel
  19. 1900s Pit Village band hall

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

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    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:
    10 Aug 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  20. Fused glass flowers in a vase

    Add Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea to your Itinerary

    Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us and Nat from Northern Sky Designs for an afternoon of creative fun at our Fused Glass Bunch of Flowers Workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea
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