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  1. View of players on Barnard Castle Golf Course on a sunny day.

    Add Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club

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    Golf Events

    Forest-in-Teesdale,

    Nestled in the stunning countryside of Teesdale, Barnard Castle Golf Club offers an unforgettable golfing experience in the heart of the North East.

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    18 Apr 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Bee Responsible. Collage of a swarm of bees and close up of a bee on a flower.

    Add Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School to your Itinerary

    Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School

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    Workshop

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    A selection of bee related short courses, hosted at our workshops beside the River Tees in Middleton-In-Teesdale. Join our expert Beekeeper to learn something new about bees!

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to14 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School
  3. Illustration of a tractor mowing a lawn against a background of blue sky, sunshine and fluffy white clouds.

    Add Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Children/Family events

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Little Farmers: Baby Sensory Experience at The Paddocks

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to29 June 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30
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  4. Little Farmers - Tiny Tots. Illustration of a tractor on a hill against a background of blue sky and sunshine.

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    Little Farmers: Tiny Tots - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Little Farmers: Toddler Sensory Experience at The Paddocks.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to29 June 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30
    More info for Little Farmers: Tiny Tots - High Farm Holiday Park
  5. One-Day Walking Pilgrimage

    Add One-Day Walking Pilgrimage at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    One-Day Walking Pilgrimage at Durham Cathedral

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    Wellness Event

    Durham

    In anticipation of the new Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer launching in September, the Revd James Shelton will be leading a series of one-day walking pilgrimages this summer.

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2026to1 Aug 2026
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  6. Celebrations at the Toffee Factory front book cover.

    Add Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms to your Itinerary

    Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms

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    Local Events

    Chester-le-Street

    Join bestselling author Glenda Young for the book launch of the final book in the Horner's Toffee Factory and Dainty Dinah trilogy.

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  7. Charity Concert - Lirica and Friends. 6th June 2026 at 7.30pm. Poster shows Treble Clef, musical notes and stars.

    Add Charity Concert - Ceddesfeld Hall to your Itinerary

    Charity Concert - Ceddesfeld Hall

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    Concert

    Sedgefield

    Charity Concert With Lirica And Friends.

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  8. Merryoaks Community Hall exterior image - Companionship Cafe for people with dementia and their friends/carers.

    Add Companionship Cafe - Merryoaks Community Hall to your Itinerary

    Companionship Cafe - Merryoaks Community Hall

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    Local Events

    Durham

    Merryoaks Community Hall is hosting a friendly and welcoming Companionship Cafe especially for people living with dementia, along with their friends, family members, and carers.

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  9. Photo of Dan Whitehouse

    Add Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine with James Thoroughgood at The White Room Music Cafe to your Itinerary

    Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine with James Thoroughgood at The White Room Music Cafe

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    Music Event

    Stanley

    Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more than two decades, the acclaimed Black Country artist has continually evolved, shifting from the introspective acoustic singer-songwriter of his early solo records into…

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  10. Masquerade mask

    Add Durham University Student Performing Arts - Masquerade to your Itinerary

    Durham University Student Performing Arts - Masquerade

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Step into a world of glittering mystery as Durham University Student Performing Arts presents Masquerade, a night of elegance, opulence, and unforgettable music.

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  11. A group of performers singing.

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    Ensemble 84

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    Theatre

    Peterlee

    Shakespeare - 28th May to 6th June followed by Pits, People and Players - 9th to 13th June, 125 years of Horden's history.

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  12. A small group of adults and children walking away along a leafy forest path in dappled sunlight

    Add Family Friendly Bird Trail at Bowlees - Bowlees Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Family Friendly Bird Trail at Bowlees - Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    Type:

    Nature

    Newbiggin-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Self-guided, family-friendly, bird-themed treasure trail, during North Pennines NatureFest.

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    More info for Family Friendly Bird Trail at Bowlees - Bowlees Visitor Centre
  13. Learn to draw a map by hand fantasy real place or antique map from artist cartographer Kevin Sheehan at Elvet and Bailey on Saturday 06 June.

    Add Learn to Hand Draw Maps - Elvet & Bailey to your Itinerary

    Learn to Hand Draw Maps - Elvet & Bailey

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    23 High Street, Durham

    Learn how to draw a map by hand.

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    More info for Learn to Hand Draw Maps - Elvet & Bailey
  14. Mark Watson leaning against a wall

    Add Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    20 years in stand-up for the 'Taskmaster' cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner.

    Dates

    More info for Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham
  15. Illustrations of four hands holding teas coffees.

    Add Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning to your Itinerary

    Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning

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    Local Events

    Durham

    Come and meet others in your local community, in the cheery and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall. See what is available, you can borrow a book or a jigsaw. Along with the chance for a cuppa, some cake and a chat, Ecologico the…

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  16. Adam Beattie playing guitar and Fiona Bevan arms stretched wide.

    Add Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter "Fiona Bevan" and Scottish Singer-Songwriter "Adam Beattie's" Double Header Tour at Old Cinema Laundrette to your Itinerary

    Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter "Fiona Bevan" and Scottish Singer-Songwriter "Adam Beattie's" Double Header Tour at Old Cinema Laundrette

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie 'Uplifting Reveries Of Love' (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan 'Startling odysseys' (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration of their…

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    More info for Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter "Fiona Bevan" and Scottish Singer-Songwriter "Adam Beattie's" Double Header Tour at Old Cinema Laundrette
  17. Declan Poole at the Wurlitzer organ (Milwaukee USA)

    Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Award Winning Young Organist Declan Poole to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Award Winning Young Organist Declan Poole

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Winner of the U.S. and U.K. Young Theatre Organist of the Year Award DECLAN POOLE plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

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    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Award Winning Young Organist Declan Poole
  18. Dag performer on stage at Bishop Auckland Pride.

    Add Pride Bishop Auckland -  Bishop Auckland College to your Itinerary

    Pride Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland College

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    Family Fun

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Pride returns on Saturday 13 June for a full afternoon of live entertainment, food and community celebration at Bishop Auckland College.

    Dates

    More info for Pride Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland College
  19. A fairground on the street.

    Add Sacriston Party in the Park to your Itinerary

    Sacriston Party in the Park

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    Children/Family events

    Sacriston

    Free community fun day including fairground rides, inflatables, climbing wall, face-painting & much more!

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    More info for Sacriston Party in the Park
  20. Five people enjoying a coastal walk along the grassy cliffs.

    Add Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa to your Itinerary

    Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    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.

    Dates

    More info for Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa
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