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  1. Add Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story to your Itinerary

    Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

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    October Half Term

    Durham

    They say a picture paints a thousand words. Artist Hannah Kelly is on a mission to gather pictures drawn by people of all ages from across the county to create her new artwork ‘Travelling Tales’.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

  2. Add The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Step into our sole-ful festive production that’s the perfect fit for families!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

  3. Add Spanish Wine Dinner - Seaham Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Spanish Wine Dinner - Seaham Hall Hotel

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    Food & Drink

    Seaham

    Join us for a relaxed dining experience celebrating Spanish food and wine, beginning with a selection of snacks before enjoying a three-course dinner.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Spanish Wine Dinner - Seaham Hall Hotel

  4. Add The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham

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    October Half Term

    Durham

    Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years,…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 11:30 -
    More info for The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham

  5. Add Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    Stargazing Events

    Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Looking for a unique and educational family activity in October? Join us for a Family Stargazing Adventure at High Force, a professionally hosted evening designed especially for young explorers aged 5–15.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

  6. Add Halloween Cocktail Masterclass - The Curious Mr Fox to your Itinerary

    Halloween Cocktail Masterclass - The Curious Mr Fox

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    Halloween

    Durham

    Join us for a one-off Halloween Cocktail Masterclass from 6-8pm featuring spooky cocktails, mezze boards & certificate

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Halloween Cocktail Masterclass - The Curious Mr Fox

  7. Add Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Celebrate Christmas with a touch of elegance at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, with a Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery, overlooking the magnificent Raby Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Festive Afternoon Tea in The Vinery - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  8. Add Ensemble ’84 - The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists to your Itinerary

    Ensemble ’84 - The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists

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    Theatre

    Peterlee

    Ensemble ’84’s adaptation of Robert Tressell’s The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists brings a
    classic story of work, poverty and solidarity to Horden’s new Playhouse. Set in the early twentieth century, the story follows a group of painters and…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Sept 2026to10 Oct 2026
    More info for Ensemble ’84 - The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists

  9. Add Saturday Outdoor Market to your Itinerary

    Saturday Outdoor Market

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    Markets

    Durham

    Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Saturday Outdoor Market

  10. Add Wreath Making 2026 - Beamish Hall Country Hotel to your Itinerary

    Wreath Making 2026 - Beamish Hall Country Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Indulge with a glass of fizz as you arrive and join us to design and create your own Christmas door wreath or table centrepiece in stunning surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 15:30
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    3 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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    6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    12 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    15 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
    More info for Wreath Making 2026 - Beamish Hall Country Hotel

  11. Add Life Writing with Louise Doughty and Nicola Wilding - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Life Writing with Louise Doughty and Nicola Wilding - Durham Book Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    When secret truths are revealed about our families’ inner lives, how do writers portray them faithfully and respectfully in their work? 

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
    More info for Life Writing with Louise Doughty and Nicola Wilding - Durham Book Festival

  12. Remove Family Activities: Into the Afterlife from your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Into the Afterlife

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Into the Afterlife

  13. Add Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

  14. Add Front Row Talk: The Cornish Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Front Row Talk: The Cornish Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Join Mike Thornton, Norman Cornish's son-in-law, for an intimate walkthrough of The Bowes Museum's Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks exhibition. Discover how Cornish's sketchbooks shaped his creative practice and became a visual record of his…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Front Row Talk: The Cornish Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum

  15. Add Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn

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    Halloween

    Stanley

    Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at South Causey Inn’s Beamish Barn on Friday 30th October!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
    More info for Kids’ Halloween Crafts - South Causey Inn

  16. Add Maja Bugge and Dave Evans - Durham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Maja Bugge and Dave Evans - Durham Jazz Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Maja Bugge blends jazz, improvisation and contemporary composition in atmospheric and deeply personal performances alongside acclaimed pianist Dave Evans.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Maja Bugge and Dave Evans - Durham Jazz Festival

  17. Add Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Saturn – the enigmatic ringed beauty is by far most people’s favorite – I mean if you haven’t looked through a telescope at Saturn then don’t miss this opportunity to do so. With its glorious ring system dazzling the observer as a veritable…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Saturn At Its Closest - Grassholme Observatory

  18. Add Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics to your Itinerary

    Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics

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    Halloween

    North Bitchburn, Crook

    Get creative this October half term and paint your very own Halloween pottery. Looking for something fun and creative to do this October half term ? Come along to the Dairy Barn and paint your very own Halloween themed pottery.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Halloween Pottery Painting - Crafty Ceramics

  19. Add Christmas Party Nights - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Christmas Party Nights - South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Celebrate the festive season with great food, great music and a proper Causey atmosphere. Join us for an evening of festive dining, dancing and Christmas cheer, beginning with a delicious two-course meal before our resident DJ keeps the party going…

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    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
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    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
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    18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Christmas Party Nights - South Causey Inn

  20. Add Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny to your Itinerary

    Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny

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    October Half Term

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Come to the forest for a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the new Gruffalo story. There’s also a visit from The Gruffalo! You’ll be able to enjoy Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions and Gruffalo meet-and-greets at intervals…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny