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  1. Add Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons to your Itinerary

    Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

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    Concert

    Durham

    A unique concert will take place at the magnificent Durham Cathedral on the 8th of August!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
    More info for Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

  2. Add Brassed On featuring Dilettante, Vice Killer & Isabel Maria alongside brass to your Itinerary

    Brassed On featuring Dilettante, Vice Killer & Isabel Maria alongside brass

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    Celebrating the incredible versatility of brass, Brassed On will perform a show featuring North East local artists.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Brassed On featuring Dilettante, Vice Killer & Isabel Maria alongside brass

  3. Wallace & Gromit A Grand Day Out with Live Brass Band

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Spend a delightful afternoon at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall as we bring the much‑loved Wallace & Gromit classic A Grand Day Out to the big screen — complete with the joyful sound of the Durham Miners' Association Brass Band

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    More info for Wallace & Gromit A Grand Day Out with Live Brass Band

  4. Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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    Dog-Friendly

    STANLEY

    Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

  5. Add Ladies Day: Sport x Social – The Skin Edit - Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    Ladies Day: Sport x Social – The Skin Edit - Durham Cricket

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    Summer Event

    Chester-le-Street

    Durham Cricket is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new premium event, Ladies Day: Sport x Social – The Skin Edit, taking place on Friday, 3rd July.

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    From:
    3 July 2026Open 15:00 -
    More info for Ladies Day: Sport x Social – The Skin Edit - Durham Cricket

  6. Add Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket

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    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

  7. Add Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ to your Itinerary

    Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

  8. Add The Music of Ed Sheeran by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Music of Ed Sheeran by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Calling all Ed Sheeran fans… this is the moment you've been Thinking Out Loud about! The Music Of Ed Sheeran By Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to be the PERFECT night.

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2026to8 May 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for The Music of Ed Sheeran by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

  9. Add Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

    Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway

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    Historical

    Marley Hill, Tanfield

    Enjoy the Thrill of Driving a Historic Steam Locomotive at Tanfield Railway!

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2026
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    5 July 2026
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    1 Aug 2026
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    31 Aug 2026
    More info for Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway

  10. Add Well Being Wander to your Itinerary

    Well Being Wander

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    Wellness Event

    Bedburn

    This peaceful self guided experience blends the ancient practice of forest bathing with a curated well being bundle to enjoy along the way.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Well Being Wander

  11. Add NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ to your Itinerary

    NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

  12. Add An Evening of Radiohead at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    An Evening of Radiohead at Durham Cathedral

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    Music Event

    The College, Durham

    An Evening of Radiohead, performed by a full band, vocalists & string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for An Evening of Radiohead at Durham Cathedral

  13. Add Durham Choral Society - Lux Aeterna, Morten Lauridsen and Mass in D Major, Dvořák to your Itinerary

    Durham Choral Society - Lux Aeterna, Morten Lauridsen and Mass in D Major, Dvořák

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Durham Choral Society returns to Durham Cathedral for an uplifting and deeply contemplative evening of choral music, bringing together two radiant masterworks that explore faith, light and spiritual hope. Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start.

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Durham Choral Society - Lux Aeterna, Morten Lauridsen and Mass in D Major, Dvořák

  14. Add G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral

  15. Add Long Day’s Journey into Night (10+) - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Long Day’s Journey into Night (10+) - The Witham

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    Theatre

    Barnard Castle

    Elysium Theatre Company presents LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT by Eugene O’Neill.

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for Long Day’s Journey into Night (10+) - The Witham

  16. Add The Prince of Egypt to your Itinerary

    The Prince of Egypt

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    Theatre

    Durham City

    Following on from their multi-award productions of "The Producers", "Half a Sixpence", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "Evita" and "Chess", Durham Musical Theatre Company will be one of the first amateur groups in the UK to stage "The Prince of…

    Dates

    From:
    12 May 2026to16 May 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for The Prince of Egypt

  17. Add Joanna Bailey - Disreputable: How a Victorian lass from County Durham broke the rules — and got away with it! Thornley Library to your Itinerary

    Joanna Bailey - Disreputable: How a Victorian lass from County Durham broke the rules — and got away with it! Thornley Library

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    Talks

    Thornley, Durham

    May is Local & Community History Month. Joanna Bailey - Disreputable: How a Victorian lass from County Durham broke the rules — and got away with it! Thornley Library.

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026Open 10:30 -
    More info for Joanna Bailey - Disreputable: How a Victorian lass from County Durham broke the rules — and got away with it! Thornley Library

  18. Add Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour to your Itinerary

    Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light 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 - 22:30
    More info for Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour

  19. Add Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun

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    Wellness Event

    Durham

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun

  20. Add John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ to your Itinerary

    John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Award-winning young Scottish organist AARON HAWTHORNE plays another 'live' silent movie accompaniment following his widely acclaimed performance last year.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for John Barrymore in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1920) with Live accompaniment by Aaron Hawthorne at the Wurlitzer organ