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  1. Author Glenda Young holding a copy of her book, 'The Toffee Factory Girls'.

    Add Glenda Young: Sweet Stories of Chester-le-Street to your Itinerary

    Glenda Young: Sweet Stories of Chester-le-Street

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    Chester-le-Street

    Enjoy a special afternoon with cream tea at Lumley Castle with a Book Talk by bestselling author Glenda Young.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
    More info for Glenda Young: Sweet Stories of Chester-le-Street
  2. Richard Hills FRCO at the New Victoria Centre Wurlitzer console

    Add Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert to your Itinerary

    Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Richard Hills FRCO and Simon Gledhill, international theatre organists, play a variety of popular and light classical music to celebrate the 40the anniversary of the opening of the mighty Wurlitzer organ in the New Victoria Centre.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Mighty Wurlitzer 40th Anniversay Concert
  3. Black and white photo of Sandi Thom with her guitar.

    Add Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum

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    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy an intimate performance by Scottish singer, Sandi Thom, at The Bowes Museum, ahead of the release of her 7th studio album.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Sandi Thom In Concert at The Bowes Museum
  4. Shrub Pruning Workshop. The grounds of Raby Castle with greenhouse in the distance.

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    Shrub Pruning Workshop

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    Workshop

    Staindrop

    Discover the secrets to maintaining vibrant and well-shaped shrubs in your garden! Join our Shrub Pruning Workshop, hosted our skilled Estate Gardner Jeremy.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2026
    More info for Shrub Pruning Workshop
  5. A man playing a guitar.

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    The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

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    Performance

    Durham City

    Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…

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    From:
    25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
  6. Matt Forde

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.

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    From:
    27 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity
  7. Redhills Durham Miners Hall

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    Stand up for the Miners

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    Comedy

    Durham City

    A night of comedy and politics, in support of the Durham Miners Gala.

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    From:
    27 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for Stand up for the Miners
  8. Three wedding dresses, part of the exhibition at Ushaw, Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.

    Add 150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    150 Years of Wedding Dresses showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and evolving trends that have defined one of the most memorable days in countless lives.

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to30 Aug 2026
    More info for 150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw
  9. 3 images showing art work a close up of a landscape by Matthew Ellwood, a hare by Art by Sam and still lifeCharlotte Thompson

    Add Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops to your Itinerary

    Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops

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    Exhibition

    Blanchland

    "Art at The Hall" - An Easter Treat for all Art Lovers! Running throughout the Easter Holidays, our new, vibrant selling exhibition "Art at the Hall" comes to Blanchland Village Hall from Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April.

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops
  10. Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle. An open white door, close up view of handle and lock..

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    Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

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    Talks

    Staindrop

    Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of history as we unveil the hidden stories and treasures of Raby Castle. Step beyond the velvet ropes and immerse yourself in the captivating world of this centuries-old architectural masterpiece.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026
    More info for Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle
  11. Black and white image of a cave opening out to sea.

    Add Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Concert

    Ushaw Moor , Durham

    Welcome to listen Durham Singers performing new Easter time music. St Mark Passion is a composition for choir, orchestra and soloists by our favourite living composer Oliver Tarney.

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Tarney - St Mark Passion - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  12. Close-up of a mannequin wearing a vibrant, multicoloured fuzzy coat in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. Underneath is a white shirt with a bold pin

    Add Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary to your Itinerary

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary (28 March 2026 – 6 September 2026) is a multi-gallery exhibition honouring one of fashion's most provocative and imaginative designers.

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary
  13. A flower display made up of white flowers.

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    Cestrian Flower Club

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    Type:

    Demonstration

    Chester-Le-Street

    Flower arranging demonstration by Kay Ford, titled "Sweet Charity".

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 18:45 - 21:00
    More info for Cestrian Flower Club
  14. Gary Delaney

    Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Gary tries out material just ahead of his UK tour.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney - Work In Progress
  15. Gary Delaney

    Add Gary Delaney "Work In Progress" to your Itinerary

    Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    See Gary’s new jokes months before your friends and family do!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"
  16. Easter Food & Craft Market at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Easter Food & Craft Market

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    Easter

    Staindrop

    Celebrate Easter at Raby Castle with a weekend full of food, crafts, and fun for all ages.

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    From:
    3 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Easter Food & Craft Market
  17. People wearing gloves, and mixing purple bath bombs at Lanchester Garden Centre.

    Add Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Easter

    Lanchester

    Easter Bath Bomb Workshop – Creative Fun for Kids!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
  18. Beakers and a frothing container - science experiments.

    Add Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield to your Itinerary

    Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

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    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Science experiments for over 5's.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:15
    More info for Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  19. Kevin Morgan FRCO at the Wurlitzer theatre organ

    Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO play a variety of popular and light classical music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO
  20. Big Science - illustration of an explosion and test tubes.

    Add Big "Chocolate" Science Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Big "Chocolate" Science Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Easter

    Lanchester

    Join us for our Big "Chocolate" Science Easter Workshop where each child gets to make their own Easter Chocolate as we explore States of Matter.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Big "Chocolate" Science Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
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