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  1. Image of a basket being woven at Dalton Moor Farm.

    Add Willow Weaving - Beginners Basket Weaving - Dalton Moor Farm to your Itinerary

    Willow Weaving - Beginners Basket Weaving - Dalton Moor Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Dalton-le-Dale, Murton

    Come along to our BEGINNERS basket weaving workshop for a special experience you will never forget. Spend a day in our huge magical classroom learning how to weave a beautiful willow basket from scratch.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Oct 2023Open 09:30 - 17:30
    More info for Willow Weaving - Beginners Basket Weaving - Dalton Moor Farm
  2. Lumiere art installation City lit up lanterns, some in the shape of houses, Durham Cathedral, bit wheel.

    Add Lumiere Durham to your Itinerary

    Lumiere Durham

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    The UK’s light art biennial returns with a thought-provoking new programme of spectacular light artworks. The free-to-attend, four-day event will take place from 16-19 November 2023 in Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Nov 2023to19 Nov 2023
    More info for Lumiere Durham
  3. Illustration of an enchanted being with long blonde hair standing in front of a large frosty moon.

    Add Full Frost Moon Fire & Sharing Circle to your Itinerary

    Full Frost Moon Fire & Sharing Circle

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Off Truro Avenue,Murton, Seaham

    Moon Phase Circles and various moon rituals have been held for many centuries, probably thousands of years, to mark the changing cycles.
    Full moon celebrations tend to focus on gratitude for what we have, or have been given.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Full Frost Moon Fire & Sharing Circle
  4. Image of the tree nursery at Bowlees Visitor Centre.

    Add Volunteer Day at Bowlees Tree Nursery to your Itinerary

    Volunteer Day at Bowlees Tree Nursery

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    Type:

    Nature

    Barnard Castle

    Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm – 4pm.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2023to27 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Volunteer Day at Bowlees Tree Nursery
  5. outer space galaxy

    North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2023

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    The seventh North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run from 20th Oct – 5th Nov 2023 during the Autumn half term, with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Oct 2023to5 Nov 2023
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2023
  6. Image of Jenny leading a Twelfth Night Morning Orchard Wassail for a BBC Team.

    Add ‘Twelfth Night’ Morning Orchard Wassail for Schools to your Itinerary

    ‘Twelfth Night’ Morning Orchard Wassail for Schools

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    Type:

    Nature

    Dalton le Dale, Murton

    Join us for a special Schools Wassail of our Orchards. Wassailing is an ancient tradition for blessing orchards to encourage a good apple harvest. The celebration involves Ivy, music, dance, toast and Wassail Punch Suitable for all age groups, this…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Jan 2024Open 10:00 -
    More info for ‘Twelfth Night’ Morning Orchard Wassail for Schools
  7. Image of Black Grouse Lek.

    Add Black Grouse Lek Stay - High Force to your Itinerary

    Black Grouse Lek Stay - High Force

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    Type:

    Nature

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Come and enjoy the rare sight of the Black Grouse Lek, a traditional a mating ritual where two male birds ‘dance’ before dawn to get the attention of a potential mate. The Lek has become an increasingly rare spectacle.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2024to19 Apr 2024
    From:
    22 Apr 2024to23 Apr 2024
    More info for Black Grouse Lek Stay - High Force
  8. Woodland Riverbank in Autumn

    Add Guided Walk at Low Burnhall to your Itinerary

    Guided Walk at Low Burnhall

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    Autumn Walk at Low Burnhall. Come and explore Low Burnhall with us this autumn on a free guided walk and find out about it's history and wildlife. You may or may not have visited the woodland before - however this is a great opportunity to delve…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 12:30
    More info for Guided Walk at Low Burnhall
  9. Image shows a large full moon, grains and a selection of harvest fruits and vegetables.

    Add Full Harvest Moon Fire & Sharing Circle to your Itinerary

    Full Harvest Moon Fire & Sharing Circle

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Off Truro Avenue,Murton, Seaham

    Full moon celebrations tend to focus on gratitude for what we have, or have been given. The September full moon is called the Harvest Moon, due to this time of year being the peak of harvest season, with the long light days, and nights lit by…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Sept 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Full Harvest Moon Fire & Sharing Circle
  10. Bramble handwoven baskets.

    Add Bramble Basket Weaving to your Itinerary

    Bramble Basket Weaving

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Off Truro Avenue, Murton, Seaham

    Come along to our Bramble basket weaving workshop for a special experience you will never forget.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2023Open 09:30 - 15:30
    More info for Bramble Basket Weaving
  11. Image of someone clay pigeon shooting at South Causey Inn.

    Add Clay Pigeon Shooting - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Clay Pigeon Shooting - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Stanley

    If you are looking for a fun day out with the challenge of a sporting event then look no further!

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2022to16 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Clay Pigeon Shooting - South Causey Inn
  12. Woodland walk and map information board

    Add Walks for Wellbeing to your Itinerary

    Walks for Wellbeing

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Brighten your day, meet new people and enjoy some gentle exercise with our weekly Walks for Wellbeing.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2023to20 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Walks for Wellbeing
  13. Illustration of a beautiful woman walking among autumn leaves which surround a large full moon.

    Add Full Falling Leaves Moon Fire & Sharing Circle to your Itinerary

    Full Falling Leaves Moon Fire & Sharing Circle

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Off Truro Avenue, Murton, Seaham

    Moon Phase Circles and various moon rituals have been held for many centuries, probably thousands of years, to mark the changing cycles.
    Full moon celebrations tend to focus on gratitude for what we have, or have been given.
    The October full moon is…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Full Falling Leaves Moon Fire & Sharing Circle
  14. Illustration of the moon surrounded by snow, stars and ice and an enchanted being.

    Add Full Cold Moon Fire & Sharing Circle to your Itinerary

    Full Cold Moon Fire & Sharing Circle

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Off Truro Avenue,Murton, Seaham

    Moon Phase Circles and various moon rituals have been held for many centuries, probably thousands of years, to mark the changing cycles.
    Full moon celebrations tend to focus on gratitude for what we have, or have been given. The December full moon…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Full Cold Moon Fire & Sharing Circle
  15. Image of an enchanting forest, copyright Folkvangr Fae.

    Add Folkvangr FAE - Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Folkvangr FAE - Hamsterley Forest

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Folkvanger Fae is a festival like no other...Set in the beautiful woodland setting of Hamsterley Forest, Durham UK, we have partnered up with Forestry England to present to you a weekend that you will want to return to, again and again.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2023to15 Oct 2023

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  16. A box of pumpkins at East Grange Farm.

    Add Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Durham

    This year we will grow over 70,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g all the way to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins as we will have plenty of…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023to8 Oct 2023
    From:
    14 Oct 2023to15 Oct 2023
    From:
    18 Oct 2023to31 Oct 2023
    More info for Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm
  17. A group foraging in the woods.

    Add Foraging in Beamish with Jenny Connor - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Foraging in Beamish with Jenny Connor - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Stanley

    Join us on one of our truly engaging and fun foraging workshops with Jenny Connor, for a fantastic experience that will develop your understanding of foraging! Foraging for wild food is a skill that many have lost, but until relatively recently,…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2023Open 10:00 -
    More info for Foraging in Beamish with Jenny Connor - South Causey Inn
  18. People watching a firework disply

    Add Pyromusical Firework Spectacular to your Itinerary

    Pyromusical Firework Spectacular

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Toronto, Bishop Auckland

    The North East’s biggest Pyromusical fireworks spectacular returns for its FIFTH edition on Saturday 4th November 2023.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Nov 2023Open 19:00 - 19:30
    More info for Pyromusical Firework Spectacular
  19. Image of Raby Castle at Dusk, softly lit. The reflection of the castle can be seen in the lake.

    Add Deer Park at Dusk - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Deer Park at Dusk - Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    This captivating evening offers a perfect blend of tranquillity, leisure, and delightful indulgen

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Deer Park at Dusk - Raby Castle
  20. Image of monsters, scary clowns and demons

    Add Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm to your Itinerary

    Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Burnopfield

    Yes loyal Psycho’s we’ve done it again. Every year we go above and beyond and 2023 is no exception to give you – our faithful guests – a bigger and better experience than ever!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2023Open 17:00 -
    More info for Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm
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