Things to Do in Durham
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Explore and experience Durham's great outdoors with a wealth of exciting outdoor events happening throughout the year.
From guided walks, minibeast hunts and forest sleepovers to outdoor cinema screenings and theatre productions in the park, you'll be spoilt for choice of where to explore next.
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Music Event
Durham
Join Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, for LIVE entertainment welcoming live, local talent to perform at The Sounds on the Bounds.
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Richard Hawley reinterprets his own works with the backing of a traditional Durham colliery band.
Exhibition
Durham
Calling all dog lovers! Join Ushaw to celebrate the nation’s wonderful love affair with its four-legged best friends in a new outdoor art exhibition.
Children/Family events
Durham
Ushaw is cast under a spell in 2022. Is there Room on the Broom? Yes! Hold onto your (witch’s) hat as this fun, family adventure takes you through magical woods, meadows, gardens and by the lake at Ushaw.
Heritage Open Days
Shildon
This is your chance to venture inside Kilburn's Warehouse and learn about this building's fascinating history.
Stargazing Events
Nr Mickleton
Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us this Summer for a fantastic family party where we will welcome Mira-Bel and Isa-Bella for an evening of lots of fun activities, games and dancing and of course a party wouldn't be a party without party buffet.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Community Fun Day will bring together a variety of activities and clubs from County Durham in one place for an event which is free and open for all to enjoy.
Concert
Sedgefield
Sedgefield Lyric Singers, Lirica and SLYC present their joint Summer Concert, ONE DAY LIKE THIS on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July.
Festival
Durham
Nana Rabbit's Cake-off! Join Nana Rabbit and her friends as they re-enact her most famous adventure yet; The Quest for the Whisk of Destiny!
Music Event
Durham City
Binding Time – Songs & Stories from the Durham Coalfields.
Participatory Event
Bishop Auckland
So you have seen all the paranormal shows on TV. Well now is your chance to become an investigator.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Are you wanting something to do with the children? Something outside and contributes to their learning then why not join us this Summer for one (or all) of our forest school activity workshops?
Film
Barnard Castle
The wait is over! After 2 long years, maestro André Rieu is performing from his hometown of Maastricht once again! We are proud to present André's brand-new summer concert – Happy Days are Here Again!
Theatre
Staindrop
This summer outdoor theatre returns to Raby.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This landmark exhibition captures the community spirit, pride, solidarity and identity celebrated through Durham Miners' Gala, also known as the Big Meeting.
Theatre
Barnard Castle
The Witham's own youth theatre group 'Turrets' (Seniors 12 years plus) present their own original version of the Greek Tragedy, 'The Bacchae', by the ancient Greek playwright, Euripides.
Christmas and New Year
Gateshead
Featuring enchanting illuminations choreographed to a festive soundtrack, the family friendly trail returns to the Georgian garden between 2 December 2022 and 1 January 2023.
Theatre
Staindrop
Join us at Raby for a special theatrical adaptation of David Walliams' Awful Auntie.
Historical
Durham
Brancepeth Archive is open to visitors on the first Saturday of every month (10am to 1pm). Appointments can be made to visit the Archive Room at other times.
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