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  1. North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

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    Stargazing Events

    The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2026 – running between Friday 16 October and Sunday 1 November.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2026

  2. Add Father Christmas at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Father Christmas at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Experience the Magic of Christmas with Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Barons’ Hall. Cherish and create new family traditions with a special visit to see Father Christmas at Raby Castle. Bells will ring and footmen will guide you up to the…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Father Christmas at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  3. Add Recipes, Remedies & Raby - A Taste of History - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Recipes, Remedies & Raby - A Taste of History - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Workshop

    Darlington

    Step inside Raby’s historic medieval kitchen and explore the rich, surprising and sometimes delicious story of how plants shaped life at the Castle – not only on the plate, but also in healing and household medicine.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Recipes, Remedies & Raby - A Taste of History - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  4. Add Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum

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    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard.

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to26 Aug 2026
    More info for Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum

  5. Add Eagles By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Eagles By Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Featuring a spellbinding cast of West End singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits, as you've never heard them before!

    Dates

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

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

    Supper with Roaring Stags - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    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

  7. Add Defiant. Introduced by Heather Wood - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Defiant. Introduced by Heather Wood - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    'Defiant: County Durham, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy' is a new film capturing the experiences of those who endured one of the most significant industrial disputes in modern British history. It explores not only the devastating social and…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Defiant. Introduced by Heather Wood - Durham Folk Festival

  8. Add Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum

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    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Unravel the web of secrets within Rock Paper Scissors, Alice Feeney's psychological thriller about a couple whose anniversary trip to a remote chapel reveals the fragile games people play in relationships.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Bowes Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney - The Bowes Museum

  9. Add Cable Street and the Bryant & May Matchwomen - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Cable Street and the Bryant & May Matchwomen - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
    More info for Cable Street and the Bryant & May Matchwomen - Durham Folk Festival

  10. Add Heritage Open Days - Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric

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    Heritage Open Days

    Durham

    Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2026to12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
    From:
    18 Sept 2026to19 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric

  11. Add An Audience with Dr Margaret Bradshaw - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    An Audience with Dr Margaret Bradshaw - The Bowes Museum

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    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    Celebrate the remarkable Upper Teesdale landscape and the rare flora found across the valley at this special evening with local botanist and ecologist Dr Margaret Bradshaw MBE.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for An Audience with Dr Margaret Bradshaw - The Bowes Museum

  12. Add Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Consett

    The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Crown Ballet: The Nutcracker - Empire Consett

  13. Add Consett Market to your Itinerary

    Consett Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Consett

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Consett Market

  14. Add St Cuthbert's Catholic Church - Heritage Open Days to your Itinerary

    St Cuthbert's Catholic Church - Heritage Open Days

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    Heritage Open Days

    Durham

    Visit this simple, peaceful church to rest a while or to see the stunning window by the world-famous Irish stained glass artist Harry Clarke or works by the late renowned local sculptor Fenwick Lawson.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for St Cuthbert's Catholic Church - Heritage Open Days

  15. Add Food, Connection and Identity with Kit Fan and Anna Hedworth - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Food, Connection and Identity with Kit Fan and Anna Hedworth - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Writer Kit Fan and chef Anna Hedworth explore how food and the act of cooking forges connections and strengthens the ties of identity, family and heritage.  

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30
    More info for Food, Connection and Identity with Kit Fan and Anna Hedworth - Durham Book Festival

  16. Add Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    A celebration of Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster by the world-class musicians it has produced.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:15
    More info for Voices from the Lough: Li Ban, Barry Kerr - Durham Folk Festival

  17. Add Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Heritage

    Flass Street, Durham

    Screenings of short films from the Amber Films archives, spanning 6 decades and reflecting many aspects of working-class life in the North East. Full programme announced soon.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival

  18. Add Half Day Bee and Beekeeping Related Courses - Unit A The Old School to your Itinerary

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

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    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

  19. Add Eve Valentine's Masquarade Ball - The Manor House Hotel Spa to your Itinerary

    Eve Valentine's Masquarade Ball - The Manor House Hotel Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Dance

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, mystery, and suspense at the Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by Dean Midas. Inspired by the award-winning slasher films shot within the venue, this exclusive event combines elegant…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2027Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Eve Valentine's Masquarade Ball - The Manor House Hotel Spa

  20. Add Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Barnard Castle

    Inspired by Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum, look out from the Create Space and make their own artwork based on what they can see.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum