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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 50
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Featured Events
Pre- Raphaelite Knights: Reinventing the Medieval World
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Talks
Barnard Castle
Explore a world of medieval myths and legends, of tales of heroic deeds and chivalric honour; for the most part the knights depicted by the Pre-Raphaelites in the 19th century were lovers as well as fighters. Masterworks by Rossetti, Millais and…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2020to30 Sept 2020
Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish Virtual Gallery Tour
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Virtual Event
Barnard Castle
John and Dorothy Cornish, son and daughter-in-law of the late Norman Cornish, have kindly narrated this stunning exhibition for you to enjoy. Listen to John's insight of his Dad's work and get a real understanding behind Norman's life.
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Dates
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- 6 May 2020to31 Dec 2020
Bowes Museum - Online Family Fun Activites
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Virtual Event
Barnard Castle
Tune in as we explore springtime, with activities inspired by nature and the changing seasons. This is an opportunity to get creative with a range of crafts suitable for all ages.
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Dates
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- 6 May 2020to31 Dec 2020
Bowes Museum - Online: Silver Swan
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Virtual Event
Barnard Castle
How well do you know the Silver Swan? Our in-house swan doctor Matthew Read has some secrets he'd like to share.
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Dates
- From:
- 6 May 2020to31 Dec 2020
Bowes Museum - Online: The Bowes Museum Story
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Virtual Event
Barnard Castle
View the story of John Bowes and his French wife Joséphine who created a magnificent chateau in rural Teesdale to house their collections of European fine and decorative art, ceramics and textiles.
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Dates
- From:
- 6 May 2020to31 Dec 2020
Bowes Museum - Pre-Raphaelite Knights Gallery Tour
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Type:
Virtual Event
Barnard Castle
Step right in a world of chivalry, damsels and honour in our Pre Raphs Gallery Tour. Learn more about the authors of these magnificent paintings and their meanings.
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Dates
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- 6 May 2020to31 Dec 2020
Bowes Museum: Judy Hurst – Illumination: the Gateway to Eternity
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Summer Event
Barnard Castle
Exquisite intricate works of art, some inspired by the Museum’s own collection, are on display as contemporary artist Judy Hurst returns with her latest selling exhibition.
Specialising in the historic and traditional technique of painting on…
Dates
- From:
- 15 July 2020to13 Sept 2020
151st Weardale Show 2020 CANCELLED
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Agricultural Show
Weardale
A packed programme, where everything is free for children with lots of prizes to win! HIGHLIGHT (timing/conditions permitting) FLYPAST of the Douglas C-47 Dakota. Dog Show, Falconry Display, Produce & and crafts & more!
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- 29 Aug 2020Open 08:00 - 17:00
Wolsingham Show 2020 - CANCELLED
Type
Type:
Agricultural Show
Wolsingham
**CANCELLED**
Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment. Full details to be confirmed, see website for details ->>https://www…Dates
- From:
- 5 Sept 2020to6 Sept 2020
Weardale Show 2021
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Type:
Agricultural Show
Weardale
The 151st Weardale Show will take place on Saturday 28th August 2021 for a bigger and better show than ever!
Dates
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- 28 Aug 2021
Ongoing Events
Children's Adventure Week
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Type:
Summer Event
Ireshopeburn
Our summer camps are fully catered residential weeks where children aged 8 - 16 can join us at our Centre for a real summer adventure. The week will feature a range of exciting outdoor activities including canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes, crate…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Aug 2020to14 Aug 2020
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- 17 Aug 2020to21 Aug 2020
The Bowes Museum: Voyage of Splendour and Festivity
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Type:
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Imagine you’re in Venice and make sparkly masquerade masks for the Regatta on the Grand Canal. Take inspiration from our Canaletto paintings and find out more about the stories they tell. 10:30 - 15:00
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Dates
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- 15 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 15:00
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- 24 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 15:00
Wilderness Survival Challenge
Type
Type:
Summer Event
Hamsterley DL13 3NL
For 8 to 13 year olds
Dates
- From:
- 15 Aug 2020Open 13:30 - 16:00
Raby Castle - Serene Sundays
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Type:
Summer Event
Staindrop
What better way to finish the weekend than at a private restorative relaxation session in the Walled Gardens at Raby Castle.
Venue
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2020Open 16:00 - 16:00
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- 30 Aug 2020Open 16:00 - 16:00
Raby Castle - Slow Down Sundays – exclusive mindfulness sessions in the Walled Gardens
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Summer Event
Staindrop
Start the day in the beautiful surroundings of the Walled Gardens at Raby Castle, as you join us for our series of deeply relaxing mindfulness sessions.
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- 16 Aug 2020Open 08:45 - 08:45
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- 23 Aug 2020Open 08:45 - 08:45
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- 30 Aug 2020Open 08:45 - 08:45
The Bowes Museum: Go Wild!
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Type:
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Who will you be - the King of the Jungle or a beautiful butterfly? Find your inner beast at this crafty animal themed workshop and let your imagination run wild. 10:30 - 15:00
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- 18 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 15:00
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- 25 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 15:00
The Bowes Museum: Dream Jars Galore!
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
“I is A Big Friendly Giant!” See our special BFG statue in the Museum gardens and then get crafty and create your own magical dream jar to take home. 10:30 - 15:00
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- 20 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 15:00
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- 28 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 15:00
Voyage of Discovery Family Fun Day: The Bowes Museum
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Summer Event
Barnard Castle
Discover the journeys that Clara the rhino made across land and sea by joining an interactive day of story-telling, puppet making and lots more to keep you entertained!
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Dates
- From:
- 20 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 16:00
Raby Castle - Outdoor Cinema
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Outdoor Event
Staindrop
Raby has some fantastic movies lined up for you to enjoy in the open air between Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August.
In the meantime, Save the Date and we look forward to welcoming you for this unique experience.
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Dates
- From:
- 21 Aug 2020to23 Aug 2020
The Bowes Museum: Medieval Mayhem
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Make your very own shield bearing your family Coat of Arms. Come and join in this fun packed session where you collage, draw and build your very own shield to take home. 10:30 - 15:00
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Dates
- From:
- 21 Aug 2020to22 Aug 2020Open 10:30 - 15:00
