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   Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings

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   Christmas and New Year

   Beamish

   Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!

   Dates

   From:

   3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

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   10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

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   17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

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   Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory

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   Stargazing Events

   Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

   Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK’s newest public observatory. Your little ones will enjoy…

   Dates

   From:

   12 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30

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   Heritage Open Days - Life in the World's First Railway Town - Locomotion

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   Heritage Open Days

   Shildon

   The town of Shildon has had an exciting story to tell since the earliest days of the rail industry. Learn more about the working lives of ordinary people of Shildon, and how Locomotion is keeping heritage skills alive today and for the future.

   Dates

   From:

   12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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   Windborne; Angeline Morrison - Durham Folk Festival

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   Festival

   Flass Street, Durham

   Windborne went viral in 2017 for singing the Chartist anthem "The Song of the Lower Classes" outside Trump Tower. From the USA, their music has deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony and protest. Known for the innovation of their arrangements,…

   Dates

   From:

   20 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00

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   Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

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   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 -

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   Angeline Morrison, Macdara Yeates, Seb Stone - Durham Folk Festival

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   Festival

   Durham

   Recently hailed as one of MOJO's 'voices taking folk into the future', Angeline Morrison is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who explores traditional song with a deep love, respect and curiosity. Her album 'The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs…

   Dates

   From:

   19 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 18:30

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   Grand Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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   Christmas and New Year

   Stanley

   Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

   Dates

   From:

   28 Nov 2026Open 14:15 -

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   19 Dec 2026Open 14:15 -

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   Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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   Historical

   Staindrop

   Step behind the scenes of Raby Castle and discover how technology has shaped life at Raby.

   Venue

   Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

   Dates

   From:

   6 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30

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   Katie Howson: Carry on Squeezing - Durham Folk Festival

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   Festival

   Flass Street, Durham

   Musician, researcher and historian Katie co-founded the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust with her late husband John. 50 years of melodeon-playing are explored here with light-hearted (non-scary) audience participation: choose one of Katie's…

   Dates

   From:

   18 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 17:00

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    John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham

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    Talks

    Durham

    He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…

    Dates

    From:

    23 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -

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    Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Stanley

    Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.

    Dates

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    19 Sept 2026

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    17 Oct 2026

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    21 Nov 2026

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    19 Dec 2026

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    James Marriott: Forged in the North - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Books are dying. Across the world, the number of people reading is in free fall. The golden chain of knowledge linking reader to reader through the centuries is breaking for the first time since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire ushered in…

    Dates

    From:

    10 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

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    Christmas Market 2026 - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Three Magical Days of Festive Shopping, Eating and Cheer. Join us this November for a truly magical experience at the Raby Castle's Christmas Market. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, sipping mulled wine, or simply soaking up the festive…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 09:00 - 15:00

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    The Story - Heritage Open Days

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    Heritage Open Days

    Durham

    Behind the scenes access, site tours, and collection items to view. 

    Dates

    From:

    13 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 13:45

    More info for The Story - Heritage Open Days
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    Autumn Tablescape Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Darlington

    Gather in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a warm and inspiring autumn tablescape workshop with Deborah from Periwinkle Barn, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop.

    Dates

    From:

    3 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30

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    Carrie Hope Fletcher - The Ghostlight Tour

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK's most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals across the UK in her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.
    

    Dates

    From:

    22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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    Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett

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    Family Fun

    Consett

    EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
    ​​​​​​​Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.

    Dates

    From:

    24 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -

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    Gardening Through The Seasons with Becky Crowley - Autumn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Talks

    Staindrop

    Step into the atmospheric autumn gardens of Raby Castle for an inspiring morning of hands‑on learning with Becky Crowley.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:

    17 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00

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    Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity - Exhibition at Auckland Palace

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    The Bishop Trevor Rooms at Auckland Palace will host an exhibition of the works of artist and poet Roger Wagner. Weaving together Biblical narratives and contemporary landscapes, Wagner's visionary paintings explore the mysteries of human existence.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:

    18 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity - Exhibition at Auckland Palace
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    Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    A selection of bee related short courses, hosted at our workshops beside the River Tees in Middleton-In-Teesdale. Join our expert Beekeeper to learn something new about bees!

    Dates

    From:

    1 June 2026to14 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    More info for Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School

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