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Heritage Open Days - "Mighty" Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
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Heritage Open Days
Howden Le Wear, Crook
See & hear the North East's only 'Mighty Wurlitzer' theatre pipe organ (one of UK's largest). The theatre organ was part of the 'Everyday History' of our society last century - find how it was used & look inside the workings of this amazing machine!
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church and Churchyard
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Heritage Open Days
Langley Park, Durham
A chance to explore the church, find out what's happening in the churchyard, and discover the history of the village contained there.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00
Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway
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Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about ongoing projects and future plans.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 15:30
High Spen Blue Diamonds Centenary - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
High Spen Blue Diamonds: A Century of Rapper
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Market Place, Durham
If you've ever fancied learning the traditional Irish pipes, this is a fantastic first step.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
Johnny Handle Album (Re) Launch - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
A book launch that's only 47 years late. The Johnny Handle Songbook, first published in 1979 and full of songs that have become standards, has always been sought after. A number of copies of this wonderfully illustrated book have recently…
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
Late Sing With The Wilsons - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
With the Wilsons. Last orders midnight; last buses 1am.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 21:00 - 23:59
Moliere - The Last Laugh - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Theatre
Staindrop
An entertaining evening of wit, storytelling and theatrical imagination at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
Music Session in the Lantern Room - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Market Place, Durham
All instruments welcome.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
Petunia - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Joining us from Canada, Petunia is more than just an entertainer; he’s a modern musical enigma. Imagine David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby that yodeled…or Tom Waits met Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction. He’s been referred to as…
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Relentless Band, Caller Fee Lock - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Relentless are an energetic ceilidh band blurring the line between traditional and contemporary dance music. With boundless enthusiasm and musical intensity, they drive the dancing with a power that’s bold and utterly infectious.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall Hotel
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Walking Event
Seaham
Step beyond the gates of Seaham Hall and discover the stories, heritage, and coastal beauty that have shaped Seaham through the years, guided by those who know it best.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 -
St Cuthbert's Journey - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
The Lindisfarne Gospels reside at the British Museum, but when they visited County Durham in 2013, Alistair Anderson was commissioned to create a new suite of music based on Northumbrian themes: A Lindisfarne Gospel.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
St Laurence's Church - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
Durham
Visit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available. Discover a Grade I listed, 12th & 13th century church. North Arcade is described as 'one of the most exciting pieces of architecture in the county' by Pevsner.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
St. Cuthbert’s Church - Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days
High Etherley, Bishop Auckland
Church is open from 9.30 - 15.30 on Saturday, September 19th. Church guide. Christian artwork on display. Saints trail for children. Nature trail for children. Refreshments available.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
'The Homecoming'. The Sharon Shannon Trio; The Alistair Anderson Band; Easington Colliery Band with the Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Over a career spanning 30 years, Sharon Shannon has redefined Irish traditional music while becoming one of its greatest stars. Her unique accordion style, inspired by traditional fiddle playing, has brought Irish music to a global audience.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
The Jarrow Crusade - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
90 years ago, 200 men walked from Jarrow, near Newcastle, to London. They were demanding help to re-establish industry in the town after the closure of the local shipyard. Graham Pirt presents an illustrated talk about the crusade in commemoration…
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Flass Street, Durham
A celebration of Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster by the world-class musicians it has produced.
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:15
Voices from the Tradition - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Featuring Anne Lamb & Graeme Bell, the McKeaney Sisters, Ruth & Sadie Price, Katie Howson and Mark Borthwick
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
Whapweasel. Caller: Fee Lock - Durham Folk Festival
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Festival
Durham
Whapweasel are at the forefront of contemporary English dance music, weaving colourful strands of folk, rock, ska and Eastern European sounds into a wonderful melee. This solid seven-piece have been delighting and exhausting folk dance enthusiasts…
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
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