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  1. kaia kater

    Add Kaia Kater at The Old Cinema Launderette to your Itinerary

    Kaia Kater at The Old Cinema Launderette

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    Gilesgate, Durham City

    A Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian, Kaia Kater grew up between two worlds: one her family's deep ties to folk music; the other the years she spent soaking up Appalachian music in West Virginia.

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    26 Mar 2021Various Opening Times
    More info for Kaia Kater at The Old Cinema Launderette
  2. Aled Jones at Durham Cathedral

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    Aled Jones: Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    DURHAM

    Join Aled Jones as he embarks on a UK-wide tour. Over his extraordinary 30 year career, Aled's outstanding performances have made smash-hit box office history. He is the original crossover star and has sung for the Pope and the Royal Family,…

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    3 May 2021Open 19:30 -
    More info for Aled Jones: Durham Cathedral
  3. Virtual Bishop Auckland Food Festival

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    Virtual Bishop Auckland Food Festival

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    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Food Festival is the region’s biggest food event, growing year on year hosting a whole programme of events and activities including celebrity chefs, cookery demo’s, street entertainment and a demonstration kitchen.

    Venue

    Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2020to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Virtual Bishop Auckland Food Festival
  4. man playing cricket.  Batsman

    Add Durham Cricket: Durham County Championship Home Fixtures 2021 to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket: Durham County Championship Home Fixtures 2021

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    Chester-le-Street

    The Men’s County Championship will return on Thursday 8 April with all 18 First-Class Counties set to be in action during the opening round of fixtures.  Durham will kick off their campaign on the road with back-to-back away fixtures, travelling to…

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    8 Apr 2021to11 July 2021
    More info for Durham Cricket: Durham County Championship Home Fixtures 2021
  5. Image of Durham Regatta, Cathedral in Background, Sunny, Men's Boat Race, Array of Attractions on the Riverbanks

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    The 188th Durham Regatta

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    Durham City

    The Durham Regatta not only offers thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for everyone. Entertainment from bands and performers along with a great selection of stalls to browse and local foods make it a brilliant family event.

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    From:
    12 June 2021to13 June 2021Open 08:00 - 20:00
    More info for The 188th Durham Regatta
  6. South Causey Inn - Find Your Dream Wedding Venue

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    South Causey Inn - Find Your Dream Wedding Venue

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    Stanley

    If your partner took the plunge and put a ring on it, you'll be eager to start looking for your dream wedding venue!   South Causey Inn are now doing private viewings of both their wedding venues The Old Barn and The Durham Suite. (social distancing…

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    22 June 2020to31 Dec 2021
    More info for South Causey Inn - Find Your Dream Wedding Venue
  7. Fools @ Fawlty Towers tribute act poster

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    Fools @ Fawlty Towers

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    Durham City

    Comedy Dining are pleased to bring together two iconic shows, after our success with Only Fools and 3 Courses and Fawlty Towers, we now have Fools @ Fawlty Towers!  Four professional actors will portray different characters during the evenings…

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    7 May 2021Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Fools @ Fawlty Towers
  8. Raby Castle

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    Easter at Raby

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    Darlington

    We have some egg-citing plans for Easter at Raby Castle!

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    26 Mar 2021to12 Apr 2021
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  9. Raby Castle with lake

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    Staindrop

    With so many of our young visitors unable to travel to Raby during lockdown, we’ve decided to bring Raby to you.  Families love our Scavenger Hunt through the Deer Park and there’s always lots to see as you explore. 

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    From:
    15 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Virtual Scavenger Hunt
  10. The South Causey Inn: Causey Comedy Nights

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    South Causey Inn and Funslingers Comedy Night

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    STANLEY

    Funslingers Comedy bring another night of excellent (and safe and socially distanced) comedy!

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    27 Mar 2021Open 18:00 -
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  11. The South Causey Inn Hotel Entrance in County Durham.

    Add Easter Bonnet Afternoon Tea: South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Easter Bonnet Afternoon Tea: South Causey Inn

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    STANLEY

    Celebrate Easter at our Easter Bonnet Afternoon Tea Event!

    Are you up for the challenge? We invite you to create your best (or worst), Easter Bonnet for our
    Easter Bonnet Afternoon Tea Event on Saturday, 27th March.

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    27 Mar 2021Open 11:30 - 14:00
    More info for Easter Bonnet Afternoon Tea: South Causey Inn
  12. Seaham Hall at dusk

    Add Experience 5-star food and wellness virtually during lockdown with Seaham Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Experience 5-star food and wellness virtually during lockdown with Seaham Hall Hotel

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    Seaham

    To help you stay connected during the second UK lockdown, luxury boutique hotel Seaham Hall on Durham’s Heritage Coast has created a series of free virtual expert sessions to recreate a decadent hotel experience at home.

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    Durham Heritage Coast, Seaham

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    From:
    5 Nov 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Experience 5-star food and wellness virtually during lockdown with Seaham Hall Hotel
  13. A British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now - Durham University

    Add A British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now - Durham University to your Itinerary

    A British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now - Durham University

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    Virtual Event

    Durham

    Pushing Paper illustrates how artists experiment with the power of paper to express their ideas, pushing the medium in new directions.

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    From:
    12 Nov 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for A British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now - Durham University
  14. Virtual Tour at Raby Castle

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    Virtual Tour at Raby Castle

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    Virtual Event

    Staindrop

    Take a tour of the Castle grounds, gardens, cafe, shop and coach yard. Just click and drag on the image below and follow the hotspots! Use the 'EXPLORE' menu to visit other areas.https://www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle/virtual-tour/ 

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    Raby Castle, Staindrop

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    From:
    11 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Virtual Tour at Raby Castle
  15. Hannah Hauxwell Quilt

    Add North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum

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    BARNARD CASTLE

    The Bowes Museum is delighted to announce that it will be holding an exhibition from March 2021 showcasing some of the remarkable North Country quilts it has added to its collection over the last 20 years.

    North Country Quilts: In Celebration of…

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    20 Mar 2021to19 Sept 2021
    More info for North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum
  16. Crowds of people in Durham Market Place during Lumiere Festival - Night time

    Add Online Exhibition - People Make Lumiere: The Festival Behind-the-Scenes to your Itinerary

    Online Exhibition - People Make Lumiere: The Festival Behind-the-Scenes

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    Durham City

    To mark exactly a year until the Lumiere festival returns, the online exhibition People Make Lumiere: the festival behind-the-scenes will go live on the Lumiere website on Wednesday 18th November.

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    18 Nov 2020to18 Nov 2021
    More info for Online Exhibition - People Make Lumiere: The Festival Behind-the-Scenes
  17. Bowes Museum - Pre-Raphaelite Knights Gallery Tour

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    Bowes Museum - Pre-Raphaelite Knights Gallery Tour

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    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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    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

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    From:
    6 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Bowes Museum - Pre-Raphaelite Knights Gallery Tour
  18. john otway

    Add John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett (3 night residency) to your Itinerary

    John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett (3 night residency)

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    Durham City, Durham City

    MrWishyWashy Presents

    John Otway returns for his 4th year at the launderette. Again this time with his enigmatic pal 'Wild' Willy Barrett.

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    From:
    14 Apr 2021to16 Apr 2021
    More info for John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett (3 night residency)
  19. Horrible Histories

    Add Horrible Histories--Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians: Gala Theatre Durham to your Itinerary

    Horrible Histories--Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians: Gala Theatre Durham

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    Family Fun

    DURHAM

    We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!

    So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!

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    From:
    3 Apr 2021Open 14:00 - 18:00
    From:
    4 Apr 2021Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Horrible Histories--Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians: Gala Theatre Durham
  20. Virtual Seaham Food Festival

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    Virtual Seaham Food Festival

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    Virtual Event

    Seaham

    With this year’s Seaham Food Festival  cancelled, we wanted to make sure we do everything we can to support our fabulous traders.A range of exciting street food, tempting tipples and indulgent cakes and desserts are all still on the menu thanks to…

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    From:
    20 May 2020to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Virtual Seaham Food Festival
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