Summer Highlights

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   Gift of the Gab - Durham Folk Festival

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   Festival

   Durham

   Gary (Gacko) Bridgens has been a showman and storyteller for 36 years. Ian Douglas is an outdoor theatre practitioner, a sought-after storyteller and raconteur. Both perform with the Grand Cavalcade/Magic Lantern on Sunday, but in Gift of the Gab…

   Dates

   From:

   19 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30

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   Susanna Clarke: The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City - Durham Book Festival

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   Type:

   Festival

   Durham

   Internationally bestselling author Susanna Clarke introduces her brand-new novella, The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City, in an exclusive event in the city where the story takes place. 

   Dates

   From:

   10 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00

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   Music Session in the Lantern Room - Saturday - Durham Folk Festival

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Market Place, Durham

   All instruments welcome.

   Dates

   From:

   19 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

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   Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre

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   Type:

   Family Fun

   Lanchester

   Get ready for some Toy Story magic! Join us and Craftily Ever After for a hands‑on craft session where kids can make their own Forky Pen and mix up a pot of bright green Alien Slime. Creative, colourful, and full of character — the perfect family…

   Dates

   From:

   16 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 14:15

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   Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

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   Type:

   Markets

   Barnard Castle

   Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.

   Dates

   From:

   1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

   More info for Barnard Castle Farmers' Market
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   Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

   Type

   Type:

   Demonstration

   Sedgefield

   Monthly club night and floral demonstrations, refreshments, club news and a raffle for the flowers made by the demonstrator.

   Dates

   From:

   15 Sept 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15

   From:

   20 Oct 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15

   From:

   17 Nov 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15

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   Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum

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   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Barnard Castle

   School's out! This summer, discover a packed programme of family-friendly activities inspired by the The Bowes Museum's collection, exhibitions and beautiful parkland.

   Dates

   From:

   18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

   More info for Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum
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   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
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   Haunted Raby: Ghost Walk Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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   Type:

   Halloween

   Staindrop

   Join us at dusk for a special torchlit tour of Raby Castle. Find out from our guides about the unexplained phenomenon and reported hauntings witnessed over centuries at the castle. From the unfortunate demise of some of the castle's past residents…

   Venue

   Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

   Dates

   From:

   24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00

   More info for Haunted Raby: Ghost Walk Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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    Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Chester-le-EATS returns for its milestone fifth anniversary in 2026, and this year promises to be the biggest celebration yet.

    Dates

    From:

    26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

    More info for Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket
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    Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator (Fashion & Textiles), for a special Spotlight Tour of our latest exhibition. Gain insight into how the exhibition was brought to life, from the careful selection of objects to the thoughtful display of pieces from The…

    Dates

    From:

    3 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30

    More info for Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum
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    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle's extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park's history.

    Dates

    From:

    23 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30

    More info for Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

    Type

    Type:

    Local Events

    Sedgefield

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club welcome members of the public to join us for a coffee morning where we have tea/coffee, a bite to eat and a raffle.

    Dates

    From:

    18 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

    From:

    20 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning
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    Foolow Carols - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Market Place, Durham

    Join Seb Stone to learn about the unique Christmas Day carolling tradition from Foolow in Derbyshire, and prepare to come a-carolling at the Camp as Christmas Cabaret!

    Dates

    From:

    18 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    More info for Foolow Carols - Durham Folk Festival
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    Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Christmas meets Halloween at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus. Enjoy a spooky welcome potion, three-course festive feast, optional costume competition, themed entertainment and dancing into the night at this unique alternative Christmas party…

    Dates

    From:

    5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00

    More info for Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas
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    Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Stanley

    Get your leeks ready! The museum has teamed up with the North East Horticultural Society for this annual event, taking place on the museum’s Events Field, which will see fierce, friendly competition at the museum as a vast array of vegetables,…

    Dates

    From:

    5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    More info for Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum
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    Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    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

    More info for Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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    Banter - Ceilidh - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Banter is a dynamic English folk and ceilidh quartet known as the "world's smallest big band", featuring Simon Care, Nina Zella, Tim Walker, and Mark Jolley. Prepare for a joyous night of dancing!

    Dates

    From:

    18 Sept 2026Open 20:30 - 22:30

    More info for Banter - Ceilidh - Durham Folk Festival
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    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
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    Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity. Step into an early medieval world with Acle Re-enactment Society, and get up close to magnificent birds of prey. Get stuck into…

    Dates

    From:

    22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30

    More info for Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens

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