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  1. Add Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Join us this Summer for our very first Big Science of Sound Workshop.

    This session brings sound to life as children experiment with vibrations, learning how sounds are made and how they move through the air. They will even get to make their own…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  2. Add Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    A spoof Miss Marple set in a country mansion.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2026Open 14:30 -
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    28 Sept 2026to2 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon - A Comedy - The City Theatre

  3. Add Bishop Auckland Market to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Bishop Auckland

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland Market

  4. Add The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Staindrop

    Italian Car Show 2026 in collaboration with Auto Italia Magazine.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  5. Add Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Join in and get creative at this hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

  6. Add Walking with the Wind - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Walking with the Wind - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Close to nature. Embraced by love.

    Adapted from the picture book by acclaimed Chinese illustrator Xiong Liang, Walking with the Wind follows Little Wood Child and the Wind as they travel through forests, caves and fields, meeting a host of playful…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Walking with the Wind - Durham Fringe Festival

  7. Add Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Newbiggin

    Forage for food to cook on the campfire at Bowlees Visitor Centre, 29 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season, identify plants that can be used in recipes and make dips and fillings for your bread on a stick around…

    Venue

    Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre

  8. Add Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Step inside the working imagination of Norman Cornish in this intimate exhibition, bringing together finished drawings, paintings and watercolours alongside the preparatory sketches that shaped them.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026to3 Jan 2027
    More info for Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum

  9. Add Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    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

  10. Add Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Scoops & Scales is a hands‑on, family‑friendly experience where guests get up close with a variety of fascinating lizards before heading to Moo's Ice Cream Bar for a delicious scoop of their choice.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre

  11. Add Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Chester-Le-Street

    Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.

    While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026
    More info for Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel

  12. Add Consett Market to your Itinerary

    Consett Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Consett

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Consett Market

  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 Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Stanley

    Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026
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    19 Sept 2026
    From:
    17 Oct 2026
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    21 Nov 2026
    From:
    19 Dec 2026
    More info for Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

  15. Add Room On the Broom Fun Day - Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Room On the Broom Fun Day - Hamsterley Forest

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bedburn, Bishop Auckland

    Calling all Witches, Wizards, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Frogs and even Dragons: Join us as we celebrate all things Room on the Broom!

    Venue

    Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley Forest

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Room On the Broom Fun Day - Hamsterley Forest

  16. Add City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    Durham gardeners, crafters, and bakers are urged to come together this September and celebrate the return of the City of Durham Show, a much-loved event that is being revived by a group of local residents. 

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall

  17. Add Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Events

    Forest-in-Teesdale,

    Nestled in the stunning countryside of Teesdale, Barnard Castle Golf Club offers an unforgettable golfing experience in the heart of the North East.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stay and Play at High Force Hotel and Barnard Castle Golf Club

  18. Add Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Horticultural Show 2026 - Beamish Museum

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    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

  19. Add 21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026 - Redhills to your Itinerary

    21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026 - Redhills

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Flass Street, Durham

    Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for 21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026 - Redhills

  20. Add One-Day Walking Pilgrimage at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    One-Day Walking Pilgrimage at Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Durham

    In anticipation of the new Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer launching in September, the Revd James Shelton will be leading a series of one-day walking pilgrimages this summer.

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2026to1 Aug 2026
    More info for One-Day Walking Pilgrimage at Durham Cathedral