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  1. Add Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    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 features 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.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral

  2. Add Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into the splendour of Spain’s Golden Age through the work of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - one of the most celebrated and enduring artists of his time.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition

  3. Add In Service: The Historic Workforce of Raby to your Itinerary

    In Service: The Historic Workforce of Raby

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    Type:

    Historical

    Staindrop

    Join us as we journey through the working experiences of those employed in Raby Castle and on the wider estate.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
    More info for In Service: The Historic Workforce of Raby

  4. Add Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Historical

    Durham

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

    Dates

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    9 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    15 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    28 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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    More info for Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral

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

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025

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    Type:

    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

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 21:00 -
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    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

  6. Add Exhibition: 'VJ Day 80' at Brancepeth Castle to your Itinerary

    Exhibition: 'VJ Day 80' at Brancepeth Castle

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Brancepeth

    Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan and the end of World War II.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
    More info for Exhibition: 'VJ Day 80' at Brancepeth Castle

  7. Add Victory Over Japan Day at The Story to your Itinerary

    Victory Over Japan Day at The Story

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    Children/Family events

    South Road, Durham

    Durham County Council has planned a programme of family activities at its culture and heritage venue, The Story, to commemorate VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on Friday 15 August.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Victory Over Japan Day at The Story

  8. Add Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

  9. Add Exploring the Archives: Raby & the Royals to your Itinerary

    Exploring the Archives: Raby & the Royals

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    Type:

    Historical

    Staindrop

    Uncover the hidden history between Raby Castle and the British monarchy.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025
    More info for Exploring the Archives: Raby & the Royals

  10. Add Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral

  11. Add Slow Art at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Slow Art at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    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,…

    Dates

    From:
    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

  12. Add Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    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

  13. Add Magna Carta Uncovered with Marie-Thérèse, Exhibitions & Collections Officer to your Itinerary

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 18:30 -
    From:
    2 Oct 2025Open 18:30 -
    More info for Magna Carta Uncovered with Marie-Thérèse, Exhibitions & Collections Officer

  14. Add Durham Market Hall History Tours to your Itinerary

    Durham Market Hall History Tours

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    Type:

    Walking Event

    Durham City

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

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
    From:
    12 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Durham Market Hall History Tours

  15. Add Heritage Open Days - Church of our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Church of our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric

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    Heritage Open Days

    Durham City

    Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to13 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    From:
    19 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Church of our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric

  16. 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.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2025

  17. Add Heritage Open Days - Durham Castle: Self-Guided Day to your Itinerary

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Durham Castle: Self-Guided Day

  18. Add Women of Raby Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Women of Raby Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Women of Raby Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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

    Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia

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    Type:

    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

  20. Add Elizabethan Banquet at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Elizabethan Banquet at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Food & Drink

    Chester le Street

    Elizabethan Banquets take you back in time. A 5-course feast, with mead & wine, entertainment by Ladies of the court, Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians, all in traditional costume.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025Open 19:20 - 22:30
    From:
    21 Nov 2025Open 19:20 - 22:30
    More info for Elizabethan Banquet at Lumley Castle Hotel