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  1. Add Not Just a Pretty Facepaint - Langley Park Library to your Itinerary

    Not Just a Pretty Facepaint - Langley Park Library

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Langley Park

    Join us to get your face painted (recommended for ages 3+).

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
    More info for Not Just a Pretty Facepaint - Langley Park Library

  2. Add Ushaw Flower Festival - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Flower Festival - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Bearpark, Durham

    Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers. Discover breathtaking floral displays inspired by our region’s rich musical heritage, filling the spectacular buildings of Ushaw with colour, creativity and charm.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Ushaw Flower Festival - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

  3. Add Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  4. Add Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force to your Itinerary

    Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force

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    Type:

    Food Events

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham

    Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force

  5. Add Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  6. Add Barnard Castle Farmers' Market to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

    Type

    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

  7. Add Fig Pruning Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Fig Pruning Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Master Class

    Staindrop

    Join us for a hands-on Fig Pruning Masterclass held inside our beautiful Fig house—perfect for anyone looking to gain confidence and skill in caring for these wonderful fruit trees. This masterclass is lead by head gardener Jeremy.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Fig Pruning Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  8. Add Bowes Book Club: The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier to your Itinerary

    Bowes Book Club: The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    Barnard Castle

    Bowes Book Club invites readers and culture lovers to enjoy a cosy curator-led Sunday afternoon at The Bowes Museum.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Bowes Book Club: The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier

  9. Add Stacey Bone - Cornforth Library to your Itinerary

    Stacey Bone - Cornforth Library

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Cornforth

    Join us for an amazing story session with Stacey Bone reading her book, 'The Wonderful Woodlouse', (recommended for ages 3-7).

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Stacey Bone - Cornforth Library

  10. Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail – Save The Date For A Spectacular New Event

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail

  11. Add Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Bowie at The Bowes Museum
    The Bowes museum are delighted to announce that we are bringing Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2027to1 Jan 2028
    More info for Bowie at The Bowes Museum as part of the national David Bowie: On Tour from the Victoria & Albert Museum

  12. Add Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes?
    If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you!

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    21 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

  13. Add Camp Dalton - Dalton Park to your Itinerary

    Camp Dalton - Dalton Park

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Seaham

    Enjoy nostalgic activities, fresh air and good times for little and large adventurers alike. Our outdoor park located outside of Tommy Hilfiger will come alive with nature‑inspired fun, creative challenges and wholesome camp vibes, all led by our…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Camp Dalton - Dalton Park

  14. Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

  15. Add The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Staindrop

    Raby's history is far from peaceful, and in this new talk, Raby's Curator will explore how the castle's residents were drawn into some of the most turbulent political moments in English history.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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

    Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Marley Hill, Tanfield

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

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2026
    More info for Steam Driver Experiences - Tanfield Railway

  17. Add Home Educators’ Day September 2026 - Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Home Educators’ Day September 2026 - Beamish Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    Take part in our free activities or book a learning workshop for the full, immersive learning experience.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2026
    More info for Home Educators’ Day September 2026 - Beamish Museum

  18. Add Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Breakfast with Santa - Empire Consett

    Type

    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

  19. Add 150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    150 Years of Wedding Dresses showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and evolving trends that have defined one of the most memorable days in countless lives.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for 150 Years of Wedding Dresses at Ushaw

  20. Add Vital Skills Summit 2026 - Durham, Teaching and Learning Centre to your Itinerary

    Vital Skills Summit 2026 - Durham, Teaching and Learning Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    Stockton Road, Durham City

    What does it take for a person to truly reach out? We tell people to ask for help and speak up — but shame, fear, gender expectations and past experience can make that first step the hardest of all. The Vital Skills Summit 2026 at Durham University…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Vital Skills Summit 2026 - Durham, Teaching and Learning Centre