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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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   Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Darlington

   Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a festive Advent candle wreath workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this seasonal session, you’ll create a traditional wreath…

   Dates

   From:

   22 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -

   More info for Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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   Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

   The event at Grassholme Observatory, will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11…

   Venue

   Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

   Dates

   From:

   21 Oct 2026to22 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

   From:

   24 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

   From:

   29 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

   More info for Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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   Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation - Durham Book Festival

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Durham

   At a time when women’s rights are being rolled back, Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter join us to discuss how we can turn the tide on the violent sexual content that is reshaping modern society and build supportive and hopeful communities for women. 

   Dates

   From:

   11 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

   More info for Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation - Durham Book Festival
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   Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Bearpark, Durham

   Celebrate the festive season with a wonderful series of Christmas concerts at Ushaw. Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel. Join…

   Dates

   From:

   7 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026

   More info for Christmas Concert Series - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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   Christmas at Locomotion - Locomotion

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Shildon

   Enjoy a festive day out amongst trains, engines and carriages. Highlights include a Christmas Market, Father Christmas in his cosy carriage grotto and free family activities.

   Dates

   From:

   26 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027

   More info for Christmas at Locomotion - Locomotion
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   We Are The Durhams: The Durham Light Infantry

   Type

   Type:

   Exhibition

   Durham

   ​​​​​​​Discover the history of the Durham Light Infantry and the remarkable life stories of "The Durhams" from 1758 to today in this bold new permanent exhibition at The Light.

   Dates

   From:

   22 Aug 2026to31 Dec 2026

   More info for We Are The Durhams: The Durham Light Infantry
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   Carley's Wreck and Ruin

   Type

   Type:

   Music Event

   Durham

   The music is the stripped-back brainchild of Jo Carley (vocals, mandolin, washboard, percussion, keys) and Tim Carley (battered archtop guitar, rattlin' shoe, kick drum, distorted vintage amps, backing vocals). Raw, rhythmic, and possessed by…

   Dates

   From:

   17 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00

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   Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum

   Type

   Type:

   Exhibition

   Barnard Castle

   Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum is a major partnership between The Bowes Museum and the Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux (MuMa), Le Havre.

   Dates

   From:

   26 Sept 2026to14 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00

   More info for Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum
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    A Night Under The Big Top - Durham Cricket

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    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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    Grand Cinema: White Christmas (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    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:

    6 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -

    From:

    20 Dec 2026Open 13:45 -

    More info for Grand Cinema: White Christmas (U) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    SwanNek (Support Jacob Egglestone) - Durham Jazz Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    SwanNek are a Newcastle-based contemporary jazz collective creating bold, emotionally charged music that blends jazz with a wide range of modern influences.

    Dates

    From:

    23 Oct 2026Open 21:00 -

    More info for SwanNek (Support Jacob Egglestone) - Durham Jazz Festival
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    Father Christmas at Ushaw - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Make magical Christmas memories at Ushaw this festive season with a visit to meet Father Christmas. Children can share their festive wishes, receive a cuddly gift, and take a keepsake photo in our beautifully decorated Parlour.

    Dates

    From:

    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026

    From:

    15 Dec 2026

    More info for Father Christmas at Ushaw - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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    Durham Christmas Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham Market Place, Durham City

    Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.

    Dates

    From:

    4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026

    More info for Durham Christmas Festival
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    Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Dinner

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    Lord Spinner Webbe has invited friends and family to the mysterious Riddle Hall while secretly searching for a new heir. But as the guests arrive, they find him dead before a roaring fire, a torn letter on his desk and a knife buried in his chest.…

    Dates

    From:

    4 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -

    More info for Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Dinner
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    Festive Afternoon Tea - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    South Causey Inn offers the most magical surroundings to enjoy our Festive Afternoon Teas. Enjoy classic pairings of turkey sandwiches, festive pastries, mouthwatering Christmas cakes, and freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Nov 2026to4 Jan 2027Open 11:45 - 16:15

    More info for Festive Afternoon Tea - South Causey Inn
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    Free Monthly Guided Walks - Wolsingham

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland

    Our monthly guided walks take place on the 2nd Saturday of every month leaving Wolsingham Town Hall in the Market Place at 10am.

    Dates

    From:

    10 Jan 2026to12 Dec 2026

    More info for Free Monthly Guided Walks - Wolsingham
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    Seaham Seaside Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Seaham

    Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

    Dates

    From:

    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    More info for Seaham Seaside Market
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    Dean Stockdale Quartet: Celebrating Oscar Peterson - Durham Jazz Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Bold, modern jazz led by one of the North East’s most exciting pianists. Expect soaring improvisation, tight interplay and fresh, contemporary energy.

    Dates

    From:

    25 Oct 2026Open 13:00 -

    More info for Dean Stockdale Quartet: Celebrating Oscar Peterson - Durham Jazz Festival
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    Festival of Fireworks - Banks Homes Riverside

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Chester-le-Street

    Experience the North East's ultimate Festival of Fireworks, featuring one of the region's largest fireworks, laser and pyrotechnic spectaculars, perfectly choreographed to music against the stunning backdrop of the River Wear at Banks Homes…

    Dates

    From:

    7 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

    More info for Festival of Fireworks - Banks Homes Riverside

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