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  1. Add Great British Beach Clean - Seaham Hall Beach to your Itinerary

    Great British Beach Clean - Seaham Hall Beach

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Seaham

    Join us during this year's Great British Beach Clean Week at Seaham Hall Beach and help keep our coast litter free! 

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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  2. Add Autumn Tablescape Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Autumn Tablescape Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Darlington

    Gather in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a warm and inspiring autumn tablescape workshop with Deborah from Periwinkle Barn, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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  3. Add Stargazing at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Stargazing at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Darlington

    History Meets The Heavens. Step Into the Past… and Look to the Stars. Experience the magic of the night sky in one of the North East’s most iconic settings. Set within the historic grounds of Raby Castle, this unique stargazing event pairs centuries…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026
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    12 Dec 2026
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    9 Jan 2027
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    13 Feb 2027
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  4. Add Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    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
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  5. Add Holmside Park Pumpkin Patch - Holmside Park to your Itinerary

    Holmside Park Pumpkin Patch - Holmside Park

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Chester le Street

    It's pumpkins galore at Holmside Park this October! Our pumpkin patch is filled with dozens of future jack-o-lanterns just waiting to be picked & carved! Plus, our 2026 Pumpkin Patch is set to be one of our best ones yet, filled with autumnal Photo…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  6. Add Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

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    Type:

    Halloween

    This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026to12 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    18 Oct 2026to19 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  7. 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
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  8. 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
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  9. Add Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Make magical memories this Christmas with one simple, all-inclusive ticket. Step into The Enchanted Forest, immerse yourself in Raby Castle at Christmas & enjoy the Deer Park & Walled Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Christmas Family Explorer - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  10. Add Guided Walk: Durham and the River Wear - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Guided Walk: Durham and the River Wear - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    Join walk leaders Janet and Steven to explore the countryside on Durham's doorstep. You'll follow the River Wear through the peaceful surroundings of the green space surprisingly close to the city centre. Approximately 4 miles/6.5km.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    More info for Guided Walk: Durham and the River Wear - Crook Hall Gardens

  11. Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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    Type:

    Dog-Friendly

    Stanley

    Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

  12. Add After Dark trail run & cycle with B*Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    After Dark trail run & cycle with B*Trail - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Darlington

    Experience Raby in a completely different light. As darkness settles across the estate, the familiar parkland, woodland trails and estate tracks are transformed into an unforgettable after-hours running adventure. With head torches lighting the way,…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for After Dark trail run & cycle with B*Trail - 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

    From:
    17 Oct 2026
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    21 Nov 2026
    From:
    19 Dec 2026
    More info for Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

  14. Add Great British Beach Clean - Horden Beach to your Itinerary

    Great British Beach Clean - Horden Beach

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Horden, Peterlee

    Join us during this year's Great British Beach Clean Week at Horden Beach and help keep our coast litter free! 

    Dates

    From:
    24 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Great British Beach Clean - Horden Beach

  15. Add Autumn Tales at 2 - Auckland Gardens & Wilderness Garden to your Itinerary

    Autumn Tales at 2 - Auckland Gardens & Wilderness Garden

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Bishop Auckland

    Join our duo of lively storytellers for Autumn Tales at 2, a fun family storytelling session around the fire in Auckland Palace’s purpose-developed Wilderness Garden.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Autumn Tales at 2 - Auckland Gardens & Wilderness Garden

  16. Add Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Newbiggin

    Discover the hidden creatures of the night on a guided evening family walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale. Join the North Pennines National Landscape team as we explore the fascinating lives of moths, bats, owls and other…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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  17. 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

  18. Add Bark in the Park Dog Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Bark in the Park Dog Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Dog-Friendly

    Staindrop

    It's a paw-some day out for dogs and their humans, come and join the fun!

    Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Bark in the Park, one of the best dog-friendly events in North East England! Hosted in the beautiful grounds of Raby Castle, County…

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  19. Add Pumpkin Picking - Tweddle Farm to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Picking - Tweddle Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool

    Join us at the North East’s most loved Pumpkin Patch! Filled with garden games, face painting, funfair rides, photo opportunities and more! Our patch is bursting with all kinds of shapes, colours & sizes! Choose your favourite to take home and carve.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 14:30
    From:
    17 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 14:30
    From:
    24 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 14:30
    More info for Pumpkin Picking - Tweddle Farm

  20. Add Sea Rangers: Cetacean watch - Seaham Hall Headland to your Itinerary

    Sea Rangers: Cetacean watch - Seaham Hall Headland

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Seaham

    Dive into coastal adventures! Hands‑on workshops for ages 10–18 to explore, protect & celebrate  the North East shoreline.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Sea Rangers: Cetacean watch - Seaham Hall Headland