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  1. Bayeux Tapestry

    Add Friends Lecture Series - 'The Bayeux Tapestry: Art & Message' by Richard Gameson to your Itinerary

    Friends Lecture Series - 'The Bayeux Tapestry: Art & Message' by Richard Gameson

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    Lecture

    The College, Durham

    Find out more about this wonderful tapestry - its dyes and how they compare to the materials used in contemporary manuscripts and more with Richard Gameson.

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    26 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Friends Lecture Series - 'The Bayeux Tapestry: Art & Message' by Richard Gameson
  2. A variety of Halloween themed spooky pottery products.

    Add Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics to your Itinerary

    Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics

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    Halloween

    North Bitchburn, Crook

    Get creative this October half term and paint your very own Halloween pottery. Looking for something fun and creative to do this October half term ? Come along to the Dairy Barn and paint your very own Halloween themed pottery.

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    28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics
  3. Poster for Halloween scare nights, decorated with horror characters and circus tents.

    Add SCARE NIGHTS - Thorpe Farm Centre to your Itinerary

    SCARE NIGHTS - Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Two Spooktacular Experiences – Choose Your Scare!

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    From:
    29 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 16:00 - 21:00
    More info for SCARE NIGHTS - Thorpe Farm Centre
  4. Halloween poster for 'Spookymoor,' in a sinister orange font on a purple background, decorated with bats. pumpkins and cobwebs.

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    Spookymoor

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    Halloween

    Spennymoor

    Welcome to Spookymoor 2026! We invite you to join us for a spooktacular Halloween experience. Wander along our enchanting Halloween trail, packed with spooky tales, magical encounters, and surprises lurking around every corner. Once you’ve completed…

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    30 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for Spookymoor
  5. Street Food Carousel Aycliffe Town Centre 31st July. Selection of photographs showing burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, drinks etc

    Add Street Food Carousel Aycliffe to your Itinerary

    Street Food Carousel Aycliffe

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    Food & Drink Festival

    Durham

    LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Aycliffe, Street Food Carousel.

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    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
    More info for Street Food Carousel Aycliffe
  6. A spooky Halloween events poster for Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum, decorated with ghosts, bats, spiders and a creepy bus under the full

    Add A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum to your Itinerary

    A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum

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    Halloween

    Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe

    Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween evening for all the family as Aycliffe Bus Museum opens its doors for 'A Night at the Museum – Halloween Horror Spooktakular.' Local residents are invited to come along to the museum on Burtree Road, Newton…

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    From:
    31 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 21:00
    More info for A Night At The Museum Horror Spooktackular - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Museum
  7. Poster of Durham Halloween Ghost Walk, of the Durham Cathedral, the streets of Durham and Ghosts.

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    Halloween Ghost Walk - Durham City

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    Halloween

    Durham

    Join Ghost of Durham for a spooky walks around the Durham Streets. Are YOU brave enough? Join us for an hour of spooky tales from the amazing Andrew Ross, aka Walking with the Ghosts of Durham!

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    31 Oct 2026Open 21:00 - 22:00
    More info for Halloween Ghost Walk - Durham City
  8. Haunted House of Hillarity

    Add Phantom Panto - Crook Community Centre to your Itinerary

    Phantom Panto - Crook Community Centre

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    Halloween

    Crook

    Dare you enter a haunted mansion this Halloween? Join us in our HAUNTED HOUSE OF HILARITY.

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    31 Oct 2026Open 15:30 - 17:30
    More info for Phantom Panto - Crook Community Centre
  9. A child in a blue shirt, looking surprised surrounded by tropical plants, snakes, frogs and tarantulas.

    Add Creature Experience to your Itinerary

    Creature Experience

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    Halloween

    Bishop Auckland

    Join Guy from bugsnstuff for a fun family Creature Experience, meeting a fascinating range of reptiles, insects and other unusual creatures and learning more about the animals along the way.

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    From:
    1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Creature Experience
  10. A night sky lit up by golden fireworks. Text which reads 'Fireworks By The River.'

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    Fireworks by the River

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    Bonfire Night

    Durham

    By popular demand we will be back this year on Sunday 1st November with our best fireworks display yet! All of the usual food including BBQ, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soup and cakes plus this year we are being joined by The Greedy Goose serving up freshly…

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    1 Nov 2026Open 17:00 -
    More info for Fireworks by the River
  11. A vibrant firework display

    Add Firework Display - Spennymoor to your Itinerary

    Firework Display - Spennymoor

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    Bonfire Night

    Spennymoor

    Our annual Firework display will be held on Thursday 5th November at 6pm. Details to be confirmed

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Firework Display - Spennymoor
  12. Poster for The Big Blaze, of a large bonfire with performers either side.

    Add The Big Blaze - Lintz Hall Farm to your Itinerary

    The Big Blaze - Lintz Hall Farm

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    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Join us at Lintz Hall Farm For a Bonfire Spectacular! Expect a fun evening out for the whole family.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The Big Blaze - Lintz Hall Farm
  13. A firework display in the dark sky above a fairground.

    Add Fantastic Fireworks and Bonfire to your Itinerary

    Fantastic Fireworks and Bonfire

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    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Brandon, Durham

    Enjoy Bonfire Night this November at Brandon Sports Club, with firework displays and rides. Come on down and enjoy the fun!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Nov 2026Open 16:00 - 21:00
    More info for Fantastic Fireworks and Bonfire
  14. A vibrant firework display.

    Add Firework Display - Newton Aycliffe to your Itinerary

    Firework Display - Newton Aycliffe

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Newton Aycliffe

    The event is FREE, however those wishing to attend the display must apply for a wristband. Wristbands will be available at the OakLeaf Sports Complex from Tuesday 20th October 2026, the wristbands will be available from 1pm until 7pm each day until…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Nov 2026Open 17:00 -
    More info for Firework Display - Newton Aycliffe
  15. West Auckland Festive Farmers Market, surrounded by a watercolour illustration of a festive wreath.

    Add West Auckland Festive Farmers & Indie Market to your Itinerary

    West Auckland Festive Farmers & Indie Market

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    Type:

    Christmas Markets

    West Auckland

    Skip the corporate aisles & support the region's finest independent makers, farmers & creatives... we bring you 100% authentic local talent! From fresh regional food and drink to high quality handcrafted gifts. Come along - shop & scoff in the…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for West Auckland Festive Farmers & Indie Market
  16. An ornate 19th-century lace parasol with an intricately patterned cream lace canopy. The handle is made of ivory or bone with a decorative metal finia

    Add Lace and Legacy: Fashion Treasures from The Blackborne Collection to your Itinerary

    Lace and Legacy: Fashion Treasures from The Blackborne Collection

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Lace and Legacy: Fashion Treasures from The Blackborne Collection marks 20 years since the landmark exhibition Fine & Fashionable: Lace from the Blackborne Collection and commemorates the gift of the Blackborne lace collection to The Bowes Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to11 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Lace and Legacy: Fashion Treasures from The Blackborne Collection
  17. Poster showing Dolly Parton Story event

    Add The Dolly Story - The Pavilion to your Itinerary

    The Dolly Story - The Pavilion

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Peterlee

    Dolly Parton Tribute - Live Music.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for The Dolly Story - The Pavilion
  18. RAF Stained Glass Window

    Add Friends Lecture Series - All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art by Marie-Therese Mayne to your Itinerary

    Friends Lecture Series - All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art by Marie-Therese Mayne

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    Type:

    Lecture

    The College, Durham

    All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Friends Lecture Series - All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art by Marie-Therese Mayne
  19. Rapunzel written in gold on a purple background.

    Add Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime to your Itinerary

    Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime

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    Pantomimes

    Durham City

    In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime
  20. A community hall set out with tables and chairs

    Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

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    Type:

    Local Events

    Sedgefield

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club welcome members of the public to join us for a coffee morning where we have tea/coffee, a bite to eat and a raffle.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning
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