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  1. Add Juan Martín Masterclass - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Juan Martín Masterclass - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Master Class

    Barnard Castle

    Aspiring flamenco players can take advantage of an opportunity to spend time with one of the world's guitar greats.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Juan Martín Masterclass - The Bowes Museum

  2. Add Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum to your Itinerary

    Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    A courageous man and his ‘naughtily translated’ book

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum

  3. Add The Dolly Story - The Pavilion to your Itinerary

    The Dolly Story - The Pavilion

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Peterlee

    Dolly Parton Tribute - Live Music.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for The Dolly Story - The Pavilion

  4. Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them. And maybe, just maybe.. you learn to love yourself too.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Laura Lexx - YO-YO

  5. Add Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    The church was built in the 7th century. Have a free guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, where you can learn about its history and heritage. Tours will run every half hour.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church

  6. Add Junior Scientist - Collingwood College to your Itinerary

    Junior Scientist - Collingwood College

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham , Durham City

    We are delighted to invite you and your child(ren) to our free Junior Scientist event at Collingwood College in August 2026. During a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon session, children can enjoy science-themed games, creative activities, virtual…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Junior Scientist - Collingwood College

  7. Add John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Durham

    He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right - Gala Durham

  8. Add Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Step back to the hustle and bustle of the early 1800s.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  9. Add Fiddle Workshop - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Fiddle Workshop - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Market Place, Durham

    With the wonderful Jackie Oates. A focus on learning traditional folk fiddle tunes by ear, along with bowing styles and ornamentation.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Fiddle Workshop - Durham Folk Festival

  10. Add Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

  11. Add Free Monthly Guided Walks - Wolsingham to your Itinerary

    Free Monthly Guided Walks - Wolsingham

    Type

    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

  12. Add Windborne; Angeline Morrison - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Windborne; Angeline Morrison - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Windborne went viral in 2017 for singing the Chartist anthem "The Song of the Lower Classes" outside Trump Tower. From the USA, their music has deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony and protest. Known for the innovation of their arrangements,…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Windborne; Angeline Morrison - Durham Folk Festival

  13. Add Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Darlington

    Discover the joy of calming and creative Calligraphy at Raby Castle with Mellor & Rose on our Christmas Calligraphy Workshop this October! Christmas is a perfect time to pick up a pen and learn the art of Calligraphy to letter up your greetings…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  14. Add Supper with Roaring Stags - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Supper with Roaring Stags - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Darlington

    Join us for an unforgettable evening at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to experience a "Supper with Roaring Stags".

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Supper with Roaring Stags - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  15. Add Alpaca Petting - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Alpaca Petting - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us this Summer when Fellside Alpacas return of our Alpaca Petting event.

    What to expect - get the chance to get up close with some gorgeous Alpacas, feed them and learn more about these amazing animals.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Alpaca Petting - Lanchester Garden Centre

  16. Add Heritage Open Days - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Durham

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is tucked away in beautiful open countryside near Durham City. An arts, heritage and events venue, waiting for you to escape the everyday, stop the world for a while and be surprised.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2026to16 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

  17. Add The Manor House Soul Reset Retreat - Manor House Hotel and Spa to your Itinerary

    The Manor House Soul Reset Retreat - Manor House Hotel and Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    West Auckland

    THE MANOR HOUSE HOTEL & SPA RETREAT

    This is not just a retreat...

    This is a full nervous system reset, soul recalibration, and embodied return to self, held by HGC – Heart Grid Collective.

    2 Nights of LUXURY • DEPTH • TRANSFORMATION

    We're…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Feb 2027to28 Feb 2027Open 12:00 - 21:00
    More info for The Manor House Soul Reset Retreat - Manor House Hotel and Spa

  18. Add Welcome to Durham: an hour with The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Welcome to Durham: an hour with The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Our Patrons set the tone for a fantastic weekend with an a capella hour of song at the Pitmen's Parliament.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    More info for Welcome to Durham: an hour with The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival

  19. Add Atchin-tan and Celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller History at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Atchin-tan and Celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller History at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Visit Beamish Museum for this special celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller history.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Atchin-tan and Celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller History at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  20. Add Susie Dent - Word Perfect - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Susie Dent - Word Perfect - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Durham

    A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved wordsmith.’

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Susie Dent - Word Perfect - Gala Durham