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  1. Add Durham parkrun to your Itinerary

    Durham parkrun

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Stockton Rd , Durham

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham parkrun

  2. Add Stargazing Supper | A moment for the moon - High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Stargazing Supper | A moment for the moon - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    A Specialist Lunar Experience at High Force limited to hotel guests only, designed for those who want to learn a deeper understanding into the dark sky.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 21:30 - 23:00
    More info for Stargazing Supper | A moment for the moon - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

  3. Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Durham

    Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens

  4. Add Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Durham

    Join us for outdoor games and sports activities designed for children aged 6 and up with SEND and their families. Try out different sports and games with trained coaches. Each session will be adapted to suit the needs and interests of the children…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
    More info for Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens

  5. Add Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington to your Itinerary

    Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Easington Colliery, Peterlee

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington

  6. 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

  7. Add Gardening Through The Seasons with Becky Crowley - Autumn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Gardening Through The Seasons with Becky Crowley - Autumn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Staindrop

    Step into the atmospheric autumn gardens of Raby Castle for an inspiring morning of hands‑on learning with Becky Crowley.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Gardening Through The Seasons with Becky Crowley - Autumn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  8. Add Right Track Theatre: Off and On by Ben Cawood - Durham Castle to your Itinerary

    Right Track Theatre: Off and On by Ben Cawood - Durham Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    All aboard for a side-splitting farcical ride!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Right Track Theatre: Off and On by Ben Cawood - Durham Castle

  9. Add Ushaw Flower Festival - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Flower Festival - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Bearpark, Durham

    Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers. Discover breathtaking floral displays inspired by our region’s rich musical heritage, filling the spectacular buildings of Ushaw with colour, creativity and charm.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Ushaw Flower Festival - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

  10. Add Crazy Creatures - Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Crazy Creatures - Botanic Garden

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Durham

    Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Botanic Garden

  11. Add Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School to your Itinerary

    Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    A selection of bee related short courses, hosted at our workshops beside the River Tees in Middleton-In-Teesdale. Join our expert Beekeeper to learn something new about bees!

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to14 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School

  12. Add Fig Pruning Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Fig Pruning Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Master Class

    Staindrop

    Join us for a hands-on Fig Pruning Masterclass held inside our beautiful Fig house—perfect for anyone looking to gain confidence and skill in caring for these wonderful fruit trees. This masterclass is lead by head gardener Jeremy.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Fig Pruning Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  13. Add Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Stanley

    Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.

    Dates

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    15 Aug 2026
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    17 Oct 2026
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    19 Dec 2026
    More info for Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

  14. Add Face Painting - Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Face Painting - Botanic Garden

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    Come along and have your face painted with flowers, butterflies, glitter or animals.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Face Painting - Botanic Garden

  15. Add Mental Health Swims - Seaham to your Itinerary

    Mental Health Swims - Seaham

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Seaham

    Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Mental Health Swims - Seaham

  16. Add Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Looking for a unique and educational family activity in October? Join us for a Family Stargazing Adventure at High Force, a professionally hosted evening designed especially for young explorers aged 5–15.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

  17. Add Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Newbiggin

    Forage for food to cook on the campfire at Bowlees Visitor Centre, 29 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season, identify plants that can be used in recipes and make dips and fillings for your bread on a stick around…

    Venue

    Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre

  18. Add Durham Orchid Show - Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Durham Orchid Show - Botanic Garden

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Durham

    The North East of England Orchid Society, Durham University and the Botanic Garden present the Durham Orchid Show and Craft Fair at Josephine Butler College.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Durham Orchid Show - Botanic Garden

  19. 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

  20. Add Sons and Daughters of Leadgate - The Willow Burn Hospice Café and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Sons and Daughters of Leadgate - The Willow Burn Hospice Café and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Lanchester

    Sons and Daughters of Leadgate is a documentary portrait of the well-known, much-loved characters who have shaped and are still shaping the social history of Leadgate. We're hoping to rope in every corner of the village to ensure we capture the true…

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Sons and Daughters of Leadgate - The Willow Burn Hospice Café and Gardens