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   Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)

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   Christmas and New Year

   Riverside, Chester-le-Street

   Celebrate the festive season at Durham Cricket's Signature Party Nights. Enjoy an arrival drink, festive carvery, dessert and dancing with our resident DJ as part of the magical Christmas Circus 2026. Perfect for friends, family and colleagues…

   Dates

   From:

   4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00

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   11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00

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   18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00

   More info for Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)
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   Autumn Tales at 2 - Auckland Gardens & Wilderness Garden

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   October Half Term

   Bishop Auckland

   Join our duo of lively storytellers for Autumn Tales at 2, a fun family storytelling session around the fire in Auckland Palace’s purpose-developed Wilderness Garden.

   Dates

   From:

   28 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 14:00 -

   More info for Autumn Tales at 2 - Auckland Gardens & Wilderness Garden
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   Durham University Jazz Society: An Evening of Standards - Durham Jazz Festival

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   Festival

   Durham

   Durham University Jazz Society presents its annual Evening of Standards, showcasing some of the university’s finest young jazz musicians performing classic jazz favourites in an intimate live setting.

   Dates

   From:

   24 Oct 2026Open 17:30 -

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   Jazz Noël: The Christmas Sessions

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   Children/Family events

   Barnard Castle

   Jazz Noël is all about bringing people together through the warmth and joy of live music during the festive season. Blending well-loved Christmas tunes made famous by legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with fresh, modern…

   Dates

   From:

   3 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -

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   Family Astronomy - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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   Festival

   Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

   This is a great way to get children interested in astronomy and science. They will enjoy an interactive talk in the classroom and then will be able to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. A stunning interactive talk on space stuff in the…

   Venue

   Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

   Dates

   From:

   31 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30

   More info for Family Astronomy - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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   Make an Impression! The Bowes Museum

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   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

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   27 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   28 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club presents: The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook - Durham Jazz Festival

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   Festival

   Durham

   Part of Durham Jazz Festival (with Polly Gibbons). The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars are the ‘house’ band at Ronnie Scott’s and have been playing at the club since 2007. The quintet features a vocalist and a saxophonist alongside a trio comprising of…

   Dates

   From:

   23 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30

   More info for Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club presents: The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook - Durham Jazz Festival
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   Leaves, Lanterns and Baskets, Family Crafts - October Half Term 2026

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   October Half Term

   Durham

   Get creative and join our cosy, autumnal-themed drop-in crafts session. This October half-term, make lanterns and baskets inspired by autumn leaves, harvest colours, and pumpkins. Drop in for a hands-on activity that everyone can enjoy.

   Dates

   From:

   30 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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   Edith Hall: Medea: A Life - Durham Book Festival

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   Festival

   Durham

   From her dramatic escape from her home with Jason on The Argo, to the tragic decision to murder her own sons, the story of Medea is one of the most recognisable from ancient Greek mythology, inspiring plays, operas, paintings and sculptures. 

   Dates

   From:

   10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00

   More info for Edith Hall: Medea: A Life - Durham Book Festival
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    Pumpkin Patch - Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Get ready, families — it’s time for a spooktacular autumn adventure at Thorpe Farm Centre’s beloved Pumpkin Patch, returning this October and bigger than ever! The Pumpkin Patch is free to enter. Once you have chosen your perfect pumpkin, and take…

    Dates

    From:

    3 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026

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    PBS Showcase with Clementine Ewokolo Burnley, Helen Mort and Padraig Regan - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    The Poetry Book Society presents three award-winning poets featured in their prestigious Autumn 2026 recommendations list. 

    Dates

    From:

    11 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30

    More info for PBS Showcase with Clementine Ewokolo Burnley, Helen Mort and Padraig Regan - Durham Book Festival
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    Marvin Muoneké & Strictly Smokin’ Big Band - Durham Jazz Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    1 Millennium Place, Durham

    This show brings together one of the rising stars on the UK jazz scene with one of the North East’s most beloved acts. Marvin Muoneké is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, trumpeter and recording artist with a beautifully rich, deep and smooth voice.…

    Dates

    From:

    24 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -

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    Family Cloud Dreaming with Tine Bech - The Light

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Drop in to colour, sound and dreaming for all the family at The Light on Saturday 3 October 2026. Step into the magical world of Dreaming of You.

    Dates

    From:

    3 Oct 2026

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    Children's Halloween Disco

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Chester le Street

    Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! Join us for games, dancing, music, prizes and plenty of spooky surprises. Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume and show off your spooky style, there’ll be a prize for the best…

    Dates

    From:

    30 Oct 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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    History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Guided Walk

    Durham

    A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

    Dates

    From:

    9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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    Pumpkin Patch - East Grange Farm

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    Type:

    Halloween

    This year we will grow over 100,000 pumpkins spread out over 20 acres. There will be 17 varieties, 6 different colours and sizes ranging from 500g to 12kg. Don't worry about carrying all those pumpkins; we will have plenty of wheelbarrows to help.

    Dates

    From:

    11 Oct 2026to12 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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    18 Oct 2026to19 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    From:

    24 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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    Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Consett

    Ho ho ho! Santa’s coming to town!
    Come and enjoy breakfast with Father Christmas this festive season at Empire Consett where young ones can receive a present and enjoy a light breakfast of toast and pastries with juice or water. Accompanying adults…

    Dates

    From:

    20 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:00

    From:

    24 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:30

    More info for Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett
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    The Snowman with Live Brass Band - Redhills Durham Miners Hall

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Flass Street, Durham

    Fly away on a magical journey with The Snowman…
    After the snow settles on a cold winter’s day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a…

    Dates

    From:

    6 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

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    Family Activities: Super Samurai

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    Check out our of full suit of fearsome Japanese samurai armour and make your own personal samurai-style paper helmet.

    Dates

    From:

    3 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    More info for Family Activities: Super Samurai
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    Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Master Class

    Staindrop

    Join us for an exclusive Charlotte Tilbury masterclass at Raby Castle. Discover expert beauty tips, iconic skincare secrets and makeup artistry inspiration as you learn how to create a radiant, confidence-boosting Charlotte Tilbury look.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:

    4 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    More info for Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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