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Heritage
Shildon
Join us for a celebration of steam power in our star-studded conclusion of Steam Season. One of our biggest events of the year, the Autumn Steam Gala features guest steam locomotives for a moving celebration of steam power.
Participatory Event
Chester-le-Street
Come live like Lords and Ladies of a bygone age and experience a great night out at Lumley Castle’s award winning Elizabethan Banquet.
Heritage
Beamish, Stanley
St James’ Singers will be performing in the Pit Village Chapel at 11am and 2pm.
Throughout the year the museum is lucky to have the support of many choirs including school, community and church choirs in addition to our own volunteer choir, the...
HODs
Escomb
Have a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage.
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Looking for the perfect post Christmas outing? Well look no further! We invite you to join us in celebrating Twelfth Night and first footing at Pockerley Old Hall from the 27th December to 6th January (closed New Year’s Day).
HODs
Chester-le-Street
Follow the Heritage Trail starting at the Parish Church. Walk hosted by Dorothy Hall (Local Historian) and members of Chester-le-Street Heritage Group. Hear some of the unusual stories associated with the town. Pre-booking required.
Heritage
DURHAM
Guided tour of University artworks not currently on display. Learn more about the collection and how we care for it. Contact artcollection@durham.ac.uk
Heritage
Beamish, Stanley
Whitley Women Community Choir will be performing in the 1900s Town.
Throughout the year the museum is lucky to have the support of many choirs including school, community and church choirs in addition to our own volunteer choir, the groups...
Family Fun
Shildon
Your chance to get up close to No.60103 Flying Scotsman, the world's most famous locomotive. This iconic locomotive will be on both indoor and outdoor display, plus on selected dates visitors can enjoy a steam train ride along Locomotion’s railway...
Heritage
Stanley
On Sunday 30th September 2018, Beamish is hosting its annual Classic Car Day. The North East Club for Pre-War Automobiles have organised the event, which last year saw 425 vehicles dating from 1920 onwards, on display on the Events Field for...
HODs
Bishop Auckland
Visitors will be able to view the exceptionally well-preserved remains of not just one but two Roman bath-buildings. Since last year the facilities have undergone some major improvements and during HoDs visitors will be have free access to these.
Exhibition
Durham City
The MA Museum and Artefacts students are curating an exhibition exploring women in archaeology as part of Vote 100.
Walking Event
Durham City
Offering Guided Tours to be booked through Palace Green Library. Tours at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13;15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15. Take part in a free tour of Durham Castle. Tours will take place hourly. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Heritage
Beamish, Stanley
Come along to our Hetton Band Hall from 1.30pm on Mondays to join in with some traditional music, songs and dance. So come and relive the tunes from the past and remember the good old days.
Festival
Beamish
Pack up your potatoes and bring your beetroot to enter the Leek Show. The hotly-contested event sees visitors, staff and volunteers enter their home-grown produce, plus a grand charity auction of entries to close the event.
Family Fun
Durham City
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace. Our knowledge guides and volunteers will be around to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden histories of the Castle. Normal charges apply.
Performance
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Bringing 2000 years of history, myth and legend to life in a spectacular family entertainment for all ages! Kynren is a first for the UK, Kynren - An Epic Tale of England the action-packed live blockbuster performed by a cast and crew of 1,000.
Heritage
Beamish, Stanley
Tap your foot along to the sound of NASUWT Concert Band, who will be performing in Redman Park bandstand in the 1900s Town from 2pm – 4pm.
Show / Display
Beamish
A celebration of the safe gathering of the harvest.
Exhibition
Durham City
In November 2013 two mass burials were discovered in an area being developed as a new café for Palace Green Library. After over 350 years, a team of archaeologists from Durham University were able to confirm that the burials were some of a group of...
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