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  1. Celebrating the Life and World of Joséphine Bowes at The Bowes Museum, Durham

    Add Bowes Museum - Online: The Bowes Museum Story to your Itinerary

    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.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Bowes Museum - Online: The Bowes Museum Story
  2. The South Causey Inn: Causey Comedy Nights

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    South Causey Inn and Funslingers Comedy Night

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    Comedy

    STANLEY

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

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    From:
    27 Mar 2021Open 18:00 -
    More info for South Causey Inn and Funslingers Comedy Night
  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. 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
  5. Does Tech Discriminate: photo of man having his facial proportions examined by technology

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    Does Tech Discriminate: Locomotion

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    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…

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    From:
    25 Mar 2021Open 19:30 - 20:45
    More info for Does Tech Discriminate: Locomotion
  6. Durham Cricket Fixtures 2021

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    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…

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    11 June 2021to18 July 2021
    More info for Durham Cricket - Vitality Blast
  7. The Bowes Museum silver swan

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    Bowes Museum - Online: Silver Swan

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    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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    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Bowes Museum - Online: Silver Swan
  8. Aled Jones at Durham Cathedral

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    Aled Jones: Durham Cathedral

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    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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    From:
    3 May 2021Open 19:30 -
    More info for Aled Jones: Durham Cathedral
  9. Seaham Hall at dusk

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    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

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Experience 5-star food and wellness virtually during lockdown with Seaham Hall Hotel
  10. The South Causey Inn Hotel Entrance in County Durham.

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    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
  11. Sheep Shearing Demonstration at Hall Hill Farm

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    Sheep Shearing: Hall Hill Farm

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    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…

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    29 May 2021to31 May 2021Open 12:00 -
    More info for Sheep Shearing: Hall Hill Farm
  12. Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery

    Add Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish Virtual Gallery Tour to your Itinerary

    Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish Virtual Gallery Tour

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    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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    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish Virtual Gallery Tour
  13. Adventures in Wonderland. Cartoon image. Trees, mushrooms, white rabbit

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    Adventures in Wonderland

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    Family Fun

    Coppy Lane, Beamish

    Follow us down the rabbit hole into our imaginative outdoor family event Adventures in Wonderland. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2021to31 May 2021
    More info for Adventures in Wonderland
  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

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Virtual Tour at Raby Castle
  15. Raby Castle with lake

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    Virtual Scavenger Hunt

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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
  16. The South Causey Inn: Causey Comedy Nights

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    Easter Wreath Making: South Causey Inn

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    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.

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    From:
    27 Mar 2021Various Opening Times
    More info for Easter Wreath Making: South Causey Inn
  17. 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)
  18. 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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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2021to13 June 2021Open 08:00 - 20:00
    More info for The 188th Durham Regatta
  19. Fools @ Fawlty Towers tribute act poster

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    Fools @ Fawlty Towers

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2021Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Fools @ Fawlty Towers
  20. Exterior view of Bowlees Visitor Centre.  Sunny Day.  Converted Chapel.

    Add Virtual Exhibitions - Bowlees Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Virtual Exhibitions - Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Feb 2021to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Virtual Exhibitions - Bowlees Visitor Centre
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