Historic Events

Number of results: 16

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   Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral

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   Exhibition

   Durham City

   800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition will feature all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.

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   From:

   11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -

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   Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral

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   Historical

   Durham

   Join us on this exclusive tour of the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.

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   15 July 2025Open 13:00 -

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   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 2025

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   19 July 2025Open 21:15 -

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   Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral

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   Walking Event

   The College, Durham

   Discover the hidden history of the woods and riverbanks that form the spectacular setting for the cathedral. Explore their historic features and trace their change from defensive site to Victorian pleasure garden on this 1.5-mile-long walk.

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   26 July 2025Open 10:30 -

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   30 Aug 2025Open 10:30 -

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   27 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -

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   Magna Carta Uncovered with Marie-Thérèse, Exhibitions & Collections Officer

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   Talks

   Durham

   Join us for a series of free talks on the history and legacy of Magna Carta.

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   30 July 2025Open 13:30 -

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   10 Sept 2025Open 18:30 -

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   2 Oct 2025Open 18:30 -

   More info for Magna Carta Uncovered with Marie-Thérèse, Exhibitions & Collections Officer
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   Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

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   Historical

   Staindrop

   Our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique opportunity to step back in time, unlocking some of the hidden parts of the castle to reveal rooms, stories and treasures not usually seen by the public.

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   2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00

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   16 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00

   More info for Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle
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   Slow Art at Raby Castle

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   Historical

   Staindrop

   Take a moment to slow down and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art at Raby Castle. Our new programme invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and spend an hour truly connecting with the artworks in our collection. Each month,…

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   5 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00

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   2 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00

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   7 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00

   More info for Slow Art at Raby Castle
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   Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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   Historical

   Staindrop

   Raby's hugely popular tour commemorating the castle's historic links with royalty returns for 2025. Beginning with Raby's origins as a manor belonging to King Canute in the early 11th century, we will guide you through almost 1,000 years of Raby's…

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   6 Sept 2025Open 10:00 -

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   11 Oct 2025Open 10:00 -

   More info for Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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   Durham Market Hall History Tours

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   Walking Event

   Durham City

   Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.

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   10 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30

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   12 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30

   More info for Durham Market Hall History Tours
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    Heritage Open Days 2025

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    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

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    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025

    More info for Heritage Open Days 2025
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    Women of Raby Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Historical

    Staindrop

    This exclusive event at Raby Castle highlights stories of some of the fascinating women who once walked our halls. From the familiar history of Cecily Neville, known as the 'Rose of Raby', to the lesser-known experiences of the women who worked in…

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    13 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00

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    27 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00

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    Heritage Open Days - Durham Castle: Self-Guided Day

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    Heritage Open Days

    Palace Green, Durham City

    A free self-guided visit to Durham Castle to enjoy the historic and beautiful surroundings at your own pace.

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    From:

    14 Sept 2025

    More info for Heritage Open Days - Durham Castle: Self-Guided Day
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    Archaeology in Upper Teesdale

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    Guided Walk

    Newbiggin

    Join Altogether Archaeology on a 4 mile guided walk to see how people lived and used the Teesdale landscape.

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    20 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    More info for Archaeology in Upper Teesdale
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    Home Front, Home Farm 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Visit our 1940s Farm to learn about life in the British countryside during the Second World War.

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    From:

    20 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    More info for Home Front, Home Farm 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral

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    Talks

    Durham

    Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in Britain’s legal history. First issued in 1215, it established the principle that everyone, including the King, is subject to the law and it guaranteed new individual rights.

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    From:

    15 Oct 2025Open 14:00 -

    More info for Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral
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    Remembrance Sunday 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    We will be holding special commemorations at the museum for Remembrance Sunday.

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    From:

    9 Nov 2025

    More info for Remembrance Sunday 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North