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  1. Add 21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026 - Redhills to your Itinerary

    21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026 - Redhills

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    Talks

    Flass Street, Durham

    Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for 21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026 - Redhills

  2. 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

    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:
    11 Sept 2026to12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
    From:
    18 Sept 2026to19 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric

  3. Heritage Open Days 2026

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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:
    11 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2026

  4. Add Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church

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    Heritage Open Days

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    The church was built in the 7th century. Have a free guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, where you can learn about its history and heritage. Tours will run every half hour.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church

  5. Add Heritage Open Days - Cotherstone Old Chapel Project to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Cotherstone Old Chapel Project

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    Heritage Open Days

    Barnard Castle

    Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, also village school until 1965. Now community owned/run shop, café and heritage centre. Special display of material showing the history and refurbishment of the building. Village guided walk leaflet. Refreshments

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Cotherstone Old Chapel Project

  6. Add Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum

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    Heritage Open Days

    Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe

    Step aboard at Aycliffe Bus Museum for a journey through North East transport history. Explore vintage buses, fascinating memorabilia, enjoy free heritage bus rides, and meet our friendly volunteers. Free admission and fun for all ages!

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum

  7. Add Heritage Open Days - Life in the World's First Railway Town - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Life in the World's First Railway Town - Locomotion

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    Heritage Open Days

    Shildon

    The town of Shildon has had an exciting story to tell since the earliest days of the rail industry. Learn more about the working lives of ordinary people of Shildon, and how Locomotion is keeping heritage skills alive today and for the future.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Life in the World's First Railway Town - Locomotion

  8. Add Heritage Open Days - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

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    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:
    15 Sept 2026to16 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

  9. Add Home Educators’ Day September 2026 - Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Home Educators’ Day September 2026 - Beamish Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    Take part in our free activities or book a learning workshop for the full, immersive learning experience.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2026
    More info for Home Educators’ Day September 2026 - Beamish Museum

  10. Add Heritage Open Days - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Durham

    Free entry to enjoy the beautiful gardens and Medieval Hall

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Crook Hall Gardens

  11. Add Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Heritage

    Flass Street, Durham

    Screenings of short films from the Amber Films archives, spanning 6 decades and reflecting many aspects of working-class life in the North East. Full programme announced soon.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival

  12. Add Macdara Yeates; Holly Carter; Seb Stone - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Macdara Yeates; Holly Carter; Seb Stone - Durham Folk Festival

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    Historical

    Durham

    Macdara Yeates is one of the driving forces in Dublin's the young traditional music scene. Known for his performances of Irish classics, docker songs and the forgotten ballads of his Dublin neighbourhood, he's a mesmerising performer.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 18:30
    More info for Macdara Yeates; Holly Carter; Seb Stone - Durham Folk Festival

  13. Add The DMA Singaround - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    The DMA Singaround - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    The first singing session of the weekend. The Market Tavern was the birthplace of the Durham Miners' Association. We're celebrating the historic roots of Redhills, our Festival Hub, with a session dedicated to mining songs.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 18:00
    More info for The DMA Singaround - Durham Folk Festival

  14. Add The Brown and the Yellow Ale - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    The Brown and the Yellow Ale - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Traditional singer Macdara Yeates explores the much misunderstood and intriguing folk song The Brown and the Yellow Ale, detailing its folk origins and its many modern authors, from James Joyce to Luke Kelly.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30
    More info for The Brown and the Yellow Ale - Durham Folk Festival

  15. Add Welcome to Durham: an hour with The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Welcome to Durham: an hour with The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Our Patrons set the tone for a fantastic weekend with an a capella hour of song at the Pitmen's Parliament.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    More info for Welcome to Durham: an hour with The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival

  16. Add Amber Films Retrospective - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Amber Films Retrospective - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Screenings of short films from the Amber Films archives, spanning 6 decades and reflecting many aspects of working-class life in the North East. Full programme announced soon.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Amber Films Retrospective - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival

  17. Add The Jarrow Crusade - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    The Jarrow Crusade - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    90 years ago, 200 men walked from Jarrow, near Newcastle, to London. They were demanding help to re-establish industry in the town after the closure of the local shipyard. Graham Pirt presents an illustrated talk about the crusade in commemoration…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for The Jarrow Crusade - Durham Folk Festival

  18. Add Cable Street and the Bryant & May Matchwomen - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Cable Street and the Bryant & May Matchwomen - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
    More info for Cable Street and the Bryant & May Matchwomen - Durham Folk Festival

  19. Add Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church and Churchyard to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church and Churchyard

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    Heritage Open Days

    Langley Park, Durham

    A chance to explore the church, find out what's happening in the churchyard, and discover the history of the village contained there.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church and Churchyard

  20. Add Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Step back to the hustle and bustle of the early 1800s.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North