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  1. Add Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity - Exhibition at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity - Exhibition at Auckland Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    The Bishop Trevor Rooms at Auckland Palace will host an exhibition of the works of artist and poet Roger Wagner. Weaving together Biblical narratives and contemporary landscapes, Wagner's visionary paintings explore the mysteries of human existence.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity - Exhibition at Auckland Palace

  2. Add Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  3. Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Durham

    Join volunteer Chris for a guided tour of Crook Hall Gardens and the medieval hall. Learn about the history of the home, all the way back 1217, when it first appears in written records. Hear about some of the fascinating families who lived here over…

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens

  4. Add History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens

  5. Add Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Bearpark, Durham

    Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

  6. Add Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Durham

    Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026) as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of one of Britain’s most extraordinary historic libraries.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2026to4 Dec 2026
    More info for Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  7. Add Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering Britain's Vanished Species Through Art and Science - Museum of Archaeology to your Itinerary

    Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering Britain's Vanished Species Through Art and Science - Museum of Archaeology

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    An exhibition jointly created by artist Stephen Livingstone and the Museum of Archaeology

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering Britain's Vanished Species Through Art and Science - Museum of Archaeology

  8. Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

  9. Add Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    History Gets Remixed! Strap in as Northern Lights, Durham University’s internationally award-winning group, takes you on a musical journey through time.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Northern Lights presents… Horrible Harmonies (History as you’ve never heard it before!) - Durham Fringe Festival

  10. Add Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

    Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Marley Hill, Tanfield

    Enjoy the Thrill of Driving a Historic Steam Locomotive at Tanfield Railway!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026
    From:
    31 Aug 2026
    More info for Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway

  11. Add Family Activities: Pottery Painting - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Pottery Painting - Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Durham

    Check out some gorgeous pots at the Oriental Museum and paint your own mini pot to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Pottery Painting - Durham University Oriental Museum

  12. Add Family Activities: Brooch Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Brooch Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Durham

    Take inspiration from the heavenly Korean jewellery on display and make your own brooch.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Brooch Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum

  13. Add A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Darlington

    Step back into the early medieval period as we turn back the clocks and welcome Living History Group at Raby Castle. Find out what life was like in the early years of Raby Castle with fascinating demonstrations of combat skills, craft activities and…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  14. Add Knight School - Auckland Palace and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Knight School - Auckland Palace and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join Medieval Prince Bishop Antony Bek’s ranks for an interactive outdoor adventure! Meet Antony Bek: Crusader, Knight, Prince Bishop and King in the North. Join his ranks for an interactive outdoor session, hone your battle skills and find out what…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:45
    More info for Knight School - Auckland Palace and Gardens

  15. Add Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity. Step into an early medieval world with Acle Re-enactment Society, and get up close to magnificent birds of prey. Get stuck into…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens

  16. Add Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Bank Holiday Weekend

    Darlington

    Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated, ever-popular Harvest Market held in the stunning Riding School and Dutch Barn, expect live music, local produce, delectable food, and unique gifts for all the family and friends here at Raby Castle,…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  17. Add Roman Commotion - Binchester Roman Fort to your Itinerary

    Roman Commotion - Binchester Roman Fort

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join the Roman Commotion at Binchester Roman Fort! Charge into a weekend of Roman Army and archaeology activity at Binchester.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Roman Commotion - Binchester Roman Fort

  18. Add Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Stanley

    Get your leeks ready! The museum has teamed up with the North East Horticultural Society for this annual event, taking place on the museum’s Events Field, which will see fierce, friendly competition at the museum as a vast array of vegetables,…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum

  19. Add Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Music from the 16th, 17th & 18th Century inspired by Awe and Wonder. Presented by the multi-grant-winning early music ensemble Sounds Historical

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2026Open 13:30 -
    More info for Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham

  20. Add Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Staindrop

    Step behind the scenes of Raby Castle and discover how technology has shaped life at Raby.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens