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  1. Delicious treats at Weardale Show. Image of Afternoon Tea - a selection of scones, sandwiches and tarts.

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    152nd Weardale Show 2022

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Weardale

    Planning is well underway by the Weardale Agricultural Society for the 152nd Weardale Show on 27th August 2022 for a bigger and better show than ever.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2022
    More info for 152nd Weardale Show 2022
  2. Image showing the words 'Wolsingham Show' and a silhouette of a rooster depicted against rolling hills at sunrise.

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    Wolsingham Show 2022

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    Show / Display

    Wolsingham

    An amazing, fun packed weekend of agricultural life.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2022to4 Sept 2022
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2022

Ongoing Events

  1. Image of the painting, 'The Bacchae'.

    Add Senior Turrets: The Bacchae at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Senior Turrets: The Bacchae at The Witham

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Barnard Castle

    The Witham's own youth theatre group 'Turrets' (Seniors 12 years plus) present their own original version of the Greek Tragedy, 'The Bacchae', by the ancient Greek playwright, Euripides.

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Senior Turrets: The Bacchae at The Witham
  2. Dinosaur Discovery Trail at High Force. Children playing with dinosaurs by High Force Waterfall.

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    Dinosaur Discovery Trail at High Force

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    This summer we are calling out for young explorers to join us on our dinosaur discovery trail at High Force.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2022to4 Sept 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Dinosaur Discovery Trail at High Force
  3. Family enjoy a walk in the Deer Park at Raby Castle with their dog.

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    Summer Trail in the Deer Park at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Staindrop

    Across the summer holidays, Raby Castle’s picturesque deer park will come to life with our seasonal trail

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2022to4 Sept 2022
    More info for Summer Trail in the Deer Park at Raby Castle
  4. Stage with curtains and words Teesdale Operatic Society present: A West End Walk.

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    Teesdale Operatic Society: A West End Walk

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    Theatre

    Barnard Castle

    Teesdale Operatic Society is delighted to welcome you to 'A West End Walk', a full evening of cabaret entertainment featuring all the musical theatre greats you know and love.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2022to2 July 2022Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Teesdale Operatic Society: A West End Walk
  5. Stanhope Weekender Music Festival 2022. Illustration of silhouetted crowds enjoying the festival.

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    The Stanhope Weekender

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    Festival

    Bishop Auckland

    Taking place over two days, The Stanhope Weekender will be held in the idyllic surroundings of the Stanhope Showground, in the heart of Weardale, County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2022to2 July 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for The Stanhope Weekender
  6. Cartoon image of an aeroplane pulling a banner with the wording Derwent Fest!

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    Derwent Fest 2022

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    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    Taking place at Derwent Waterside Park on Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July 2022, the event will showcase local talent from our region, alongside  fantastic tribute acts and children’s entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2022to3 July 2022
    More info for Derwent Fest 2022
  7. The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare advertising poster.

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    The Castle Players: The Comedy of Errors

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    Theatre

    Barnard Castle

    The Comedy of Errors is a farce with a dark underbelly. Set in 1919, with a distinctly 'Peaky Blinders' feel, the play creates a richly comic world full of mistaken identity and wanton lasciviousness!

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2022to9 July 2022Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for The Castle Players: The Comedy of Errors
  8. Auto Italia, collection of Fiat 500 cars in various colours.

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    Auto Italia

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    Show / Display

    Staindrop

    Auto Italia returns to Raby Castle this year, featuring Italian cars of all eras displayed against the magnificent backdrop of the Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2022
    More info for Auto Italia
  9. Image of someone stargazing outdoors on a beautifully clear night.

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    Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Nr Mickleton

    In the middle of half term what better way to get the kids into astronomy and science – interactive talks will be held in the classroom which allow the children to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. Booking essential.

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2022Open 18:30 -
    From:
    23 July 2022Open 18:30 -
    From:
    6 Aug 2022Open 18:00 -
    More info for Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
  10. Image of a retro 80s rubix cube melting into a sea of colours.

    Add Re-wind 80s Disco at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Re-wind 80s Disco at The Witham

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    Type:

    Dance

    Barnard Castle

    For those who love 80s music and remember the old Discos back in the day. 1980s clothes encouraged.

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2022Open 19:30 -
    More info for Re-wind 80s Disco at The Witham
  11. Photo of four musicians in Royal Northern Sinfonia playing string instruments.

    Add Royal Northern Sinfonia: Chasing Dots (5+) to your Itinerary

    Royal Northern Sinfonia: Chasing Dots (5+)

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Chasing Dots is a unique opportunity to introduce children, or indeed all of us, to classical music in a fresh way.

    Dates

    From:
    14 July 2022Open 17:00 - 18:00
    More info for Royal Northern Sinfonia: Chasing Dots (5+)
  12. Image of people watching Mammia Mia outdoors.

    Add Adventure Cinema: Mamma Mia at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Adventure Cinema: Mamma Mia at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Staindrop

    This summer we celebrate 50 years of ABBA with a special outdoor cinema screening of Mamma Mia! in the stunning grounds of Raby Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2022Open 20:15 -
    More info for Adventure Cinema: Mamma Mia at Raby Castle
  13. Grease Lightning outdoor cinema at Raby Castle. Crowds enjoying the film outdoors.

    Add Adventure Cinema: Grease at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Adventure Cinema: Grease at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Staindrop

    Grease Lightning! A fantastic outdoor cinema experience in the stunning grounds of Raby Castle with plenty of songs to sing along to.

    Dates

    From:
    16 July 2022Open 20:15 -
    More info for Adventure Cinema: Grease at Raby Castle
  14. Photo of Jodie Comer in Prima Facie National Theatre Live

    Add National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (15) to your Itinerary

    National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (15)

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    Type:

    Film

    Barnard Castle

    Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller's award-winning play.

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (15)
  15. World Nature Conservation Day  Riverbanks and flowers

    Add World Nature Conservation Day - Guided Walk to your Itinerary

    World Nature Conservation Day - Guided Walk

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Forest In Teesdale

    To celebrate World Nature Conservation Day on Thursday 28th July, we will be running a special guided tour to High Force Waterfall.

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2022
    More info for World Nature Conservation Day - Guided Walk
  16. Awful Auntie

    Add Open Air Theatre - Awful Auntie to your Itinerary

    Open Air Theatre - Awful Auntie

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Staindrop

    Join us at Raby for a special theatrical adaptation of David Walliams' Awful Auntie.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2022
    More info for Open Air Theatre - Awful Auntie
  17. Summer Market at The Bowes Museum. View of the grounds.

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    Summer Market at The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Barnard Castle

    Support local artisan businesses and enjoy a host of new flavours from a selection of stalls in the Museum’s grounds.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2022to14 Aug 2022
    More info for Summer Market at The Bowes Museum
  18. Image taken from film poster for 'Benediction' showing a close up of Jack Lowden.

    Add Film: Benediction (12A) at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Film: Benediction (12A) at The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Barnard Castle

    A complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War, Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden / Peter Capaldi), a soldier decorated for his bravery on the battlefield, became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Film: Benediction (12A) at The Witham
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