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From festivals and fetes to vintage vehicles and open air theatre, enjoy a packed winter of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
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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.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Comedy
STANLEY
Funslingers Comedy bring another night of excellent (and safe and socially distanced) comedy!
Virtual Event
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.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Bishop Auckland
Exhibition
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…
Virtual Event
SHILDON
Are we in danger of ingraining deep-seated prejudices into the technology we use on a daily basis? Our panel, chaired by The Gadget Show presenter Ortis Deley, will discuss.
Discrimination continues to have a serious, measurable impact on everyday…
Sporting Event
Chester-le-Street
Are you ready for another fun-filled summer of Vitality Blast cricket at Emirates Riverside?!
The popular Liontrust Family Zone will return for 2021 with all your favourite activities from previous years including the batting simulator, bowling…
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.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
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,…
Virtual Event
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.
Durham Heritage Coast, Seaham
Easter
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.
Spring Bank Holiday
DURHAM
Hall Hill Farm is currently closed and will be unable to reopen before 12th April due to Government Restrictions, tickets must be pre-booked in advance, however they will not go on sale until nearer the event. We will announce a firm opening date as…
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.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Family Fun
Coppy Lane, Beamish
Follow us down the rabbit hole into our imaginative outdoor family event Adventures in Wonderland.
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/
Raby Castle, Staindrop
Virtual Event
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.
Easter
STANLEY
Here's your chance to dress your door with your very own Easter Wreath!
Dress your door to welcome in Easter with our Easter wreath workshop.
Music Event
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.
Sporting Event
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.
Theatre
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…
Virtual Event
At Bowlees Visitor Centre we have regular exhibitions in our gallery space of work by local artists and photographers. We know that many of you will be missing this work inspired by the landscapes of the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global…
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