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Durham, The Culture County
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S&DR200 Festival
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Festival
The 27 September 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), which gave birth to the modern railway. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the nine-month S&DR200 Festival will take place across…
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- 1 Mar 2025to31 May 2026
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Exhibition
Durham City
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.
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- 26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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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.
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
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Food Events
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.
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- 23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
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Children/Family events
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Dates
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- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Kids Fun: The High Force Carrot Patch Trail
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Easter
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Breathe in the fresh spring air and hop into a world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall! Our brand‑new Carrot Patch Trail is waiting for little explorers who love adventures with a sprinkle of Easter magic.
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- 28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Easter
Beamish
Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Dates
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'
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Family Fun
Beamish
Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional May Day in The Pit Village and at Pockerley Old Hall.
Dates
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- 3 May 2026to4 May 2026
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
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- 10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Women take on New Zealand Women in a thrilling one day international on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Dates
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- 10 May 2026
Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn
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Outdoor Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
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- 16 May 2026
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- 18 July 2026
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Festival of Transport 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
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Festival
Beamish
Join us for a Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!
Dates
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Durham Cricket 2026 Vitality Blast T20
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Durham Men and Women kick off their home Vitality Blast campaign against Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks in the first of five double headers at Banks Homes Riverside in 2026.
Dates
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- 24 May 2026to10 July 2026
Consett Cycling Festival
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Sporting Event
Consett
Consett Cycling Festival is set to return on Sunday 7 June. This exciting event promises a day packed with world-class racing, and free family-friendly activities for all to enjoy in the town centre.
Dates
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- 7 June 2026
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
Type
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Music Event
Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Durham Cricket - England Men v India Men T20 International
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on India Men in an exciting T20 International on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
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- 1 July 2026
Durham City Run Festival
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Sporting Event
Durham City
Ten years after the first Durham City Run in 2016, the 5K and 10K races return to the historic city centre this July!
Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag…Dates
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- 16 July 2026to18 July 2026
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
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Performance
Bishop Auckland
Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel
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Type:
Music Event
Chester-Le-Street
Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.
While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…
Dates
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- 4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026
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