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  1. Add Causey's Oktoberfest - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Causey's Oktoberfest - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Stanley

    Get ready to raise your steins and party the German way! Join us for our Oktoberfest Party on Friday 9th October for an evening packed with beer, brass bands, dancing and plenty of good cheer!

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Causey's Oktoberfest - South Causey Inn

  2. Add Christmas Pudding Cookery Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Pudding Cookery Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Grab your apron and roll up your sleeves for a festive experience in Raby Castle’s Medieval Kitchen. Estate Chef Tom Parry will lead a hands-on demonstration, guiding guests through the process of making a traditional Christmas pudding. This is a…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026to8 Nov 2026
    More info for Christmas Pudding Cookery Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  3. Add Charity Ghost Walk with Durham's Ghost Whisperer to your Itinerary

    Charity Ghost Walk with Durham's Ghost Whisperer

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham City

    Walkergate's popular charity ghost walks return to Durham this October! Ghoul hunters and Halloween lovers can enjoy an evening exploring some of the city's spookiest sites and hearing chilling tales, local legends and paranormal encounters - all…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 21:00
    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 21:00
    More info for Charity Ghost Walk with Durham's Ghost Whisperer

  4. Add Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market to your Itinerary

    Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Durham city

    Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

  5. Add Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

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    Type:

    Halloween

    This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026to12 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    18 Oct 2026to19 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

  6. Add The Pete Roth Trio Featuring Bill Bruford - Durham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    The Pete Roth Trio Featuring Bill Bruford - Durham Jazz Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    The Pete Roth Trio brings together guitarist Pete Roth, bassist Mike Pratt and legendary drummer Bill Bruford for an adventurous and deeply interactive blend of jazz, improvisation and contemporary influences.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 17:30 -
    More info for The Pete Roth Trio Featuring Bill Bruford - Durham Jazz Festival

  7. Add Guided Walk: Durham and the River Wear - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Guided Walk: Durham and the River Wear - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    Join walk leaders Janet and Steven to explore the countryside on Durham's doorstep. You'll follow the River Wear through the peaceful surroundings of the green space surprisingly close to the city centre. Approximately 4 miles/6.5km.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    More info for Guided Walk: Durham and the River Wear - Crook Hall Gardens

  8. Add Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Join us this Christmas for a series of festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own beautiful Christmas Door Wreath or Christmas…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026to28 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:30
    More info for Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  9. Add North East Fantasy - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    North East Fantasy - Durham Book Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    North East authors H.F. Askwith and Hannah Kaner talk about their latest novels, Half a Dark Heart and A Snake Among Swans. They will discuss what makes a great fantasy novel, from seriously bold heroines and magical settings to reimagined myths and…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
    More info for North East Fantasy - Durham Book Festival

  10. Add A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Celebrate the grand finale of Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus with a festive arrival drink, three-course meal, classic funfair games, DJ and dancing. A magical Christmas party where festive traditions meet the nostalgic charm of the fairground.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket

  11. Add Bowie By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Bowie By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed by candlelight.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:15
    More info for Bowie By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

  12. Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Workshop to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Workshop

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Sedgefield

    A flower club workshop where participants make a flower arrangement led by area demonstrator Val Guest, of 40 years experience. Refreshments provided and you can take home your creation.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Dec 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Workshop

  13. Add Family Activities: Falling into Autumn - Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Falling into Autumn - Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    Spot the first signs of autumn and make some autumn leaf art. Explore, learn and create with our programme of FREE family events. Taking inspiration from objects on display across the Oriental Museum's galleries, families can get creative all…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Falling into Autumn - Oriental Museum

  14. Add Supper with Roaring Stags - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Supper with Roaring Stags - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Darlington

    Join us for an unforgettable evening at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to experience a "Supper with Roaring Stags".

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Supper with Roaring Stags - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  15. Add Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Shildon

    Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO® creations at this year's Shildon Brick Show. Hosted in conjunction with Brick Alley Recognised LEGO Fan Community, this exhibition features a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

  16. Add Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Create unforgettable festive memories with a magical morning at South Causey Inn’s much-loved Breakfast With Santa event! 

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
    More info for Breakfast With Santa - South Causey Inn

  17. Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Durham City

    Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

  18. Add Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE performs in the intimate setting of The Bowes Museum's Jubilee Room.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum

  19. Add Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Events

    Forest-in-Teesdale,

    Nestled in the stunning countryside of Teesdale, Barnard Castle Golf Club offers an unforgettable golfing experience in the heart of the North East.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club

  20. Add Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre to your Itinerary

    Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Spooktacular Family Fun Awaits at Thorpe Farm! Get ready for thrills, giggles, and pumpkin-filled adventures—our beloved Spooky Halloween Maize Maze Trail is BACK for another year of magical autumn memories!

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2026to23 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre