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  1. Trader at Barnard Castle Farmer's Market at stall taking money from customer

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    Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

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    Barnard Castle

    Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Farmers' Market
  2. Chutney trader. Woman looking at stall and holding purse.

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    Barnard Castle Market

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    Barnard Castle

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Market
  3. Woman and man smiling next to vegetable stall of market. Woman holding vegetables.

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    Bishop Auckland Market

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    Bishop Auckland

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland Market
  4. Close up of vegetables at market stall. Person standing next to veg.

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    Consett Market

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    Consett

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Consett Market
  5. Man with flowers at Durham City Farmers' Market

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    Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

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    Durham city

    Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market
  6. Silhouette of three people swimming at dawn - Seaham Slope Beach, near the pier.

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    Mental Health Swims - Seaham

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Mental Health Swims - Seaham
  7. Saturday Outdoor Market Vintage Stall

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    Saturday Outdoor Market

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    Durham

    Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Saturday Outdoor Market
  8. Shoppers on Church Street, Seaham at Seaham Seaside Market

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    Seaham Seaside Market

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    Seaham

    Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham Seaside Market
  9. Stalls at Sedgefield Farmers Market on the village green

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    Sedgefield Farmers Market

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    Sedgefield

    The market is run by Sedgefield Development Trust - and is held every first Sunday of the Month, on the village green, from 8.30am to 12.30pm - and includes a free community stall, music tent & health bus.

    The free stall is available to clubs and…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sedgefield Farmers Market
  10. customers next to nick-nacks and jewellery market stall

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    Stanley Market

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    Stanley

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanley Market
  11. Runners partaking in Park Run by the river, with Durham Cathedral in the background.

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    Durham parkrun

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    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.

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    From:
    3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham parkrun
  12. View of the sea and beach from the clifftops

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    Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington

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    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.

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    3 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington
  13. A group of parkrun volunteers in pink jackets outside Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.

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    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun

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    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
    More info for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun
  14. Little girl and boy participating in 'Little Dragons' at Durham University Oriental Museum.

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    Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Durham City

    Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
  15. Dr John Castling and Professor Christopher Gerrard with archaeology students and volunteers - Credit Stuart Boulton

    Add Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Archaeologists uncovering the hidden history of Auckland Palace are inviting the public behind the scenes as historic finds from eight years of excavations are analysed in a new ‘open laboratory’ in Bishop Auckland town centre. Fridays weekly…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition
  16. Tracks of Change - Perfume by Yann Nguema Exhibition, part of the S&DR200 festival.

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    S&DR200 - Tracks of Change - Perfume by Yann Nguema

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    Exhibition

    Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees

    S&DR200 culminates with Perfume, a free exhibition at Preston Park by world-renowned, visionary projection artist Yann Nguema. 

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026to10 May 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for S&DR200 - Tracks of Change - Perfume by Yann Nguema
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    Add Architecture & Design in the Age of Louis XIV at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Architecture & Design in the Age of Louis XIV at Ushaw

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    Architecture & Design in the Age of Louis XIV: Treasures from Ushaw’s Library Collection, experience a visual tour of 17th-century France through the lens of the Cabinet du Roi, a magnificent suite of books created to broadcast the glory of Louis…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Jan 2026to12 Apr 2026
    More info for Architecture & Design in the Age of Louis XIV at Ushaw
  18. Painting of trees and a house.

    Add Jo Pickering Students - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Jo Pickering Students - The Witham

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Professional artist and tutor Jo Pickering has been teaching art classes at The Witham for the past 5 years. Her classes are very popular and students have enjoyed working in a variety of media from drawing, watercolour and oil painting. These are…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Jo Pickering Students - The Witham
  19. Spindizzy attraction at Diggerland Durham

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    Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland

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    Langley Park

    A special half term offer at Diggerland Durham, Buy 2, get 2 free!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Special Half Term Offer at Diggerland
  20. Two children in The Plotters' Forest pointing to a dragon hatching from an egg at Raby Castle.

    Add The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle

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    Staindrop

    February Half Term Fun at The Plotters’ Forest Adventure Playground.

    Step into a world of wonder on our brand-new Dragon Quest, weaved amongst the winding paths of our Christmas tree plantation. This family-friendly adventure invites little…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle
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