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  1. 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

  2. Add Time by Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Time by Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    This October, Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral, inviting visitors to step into Time, an immersive light and sound experience exploring humanity, history and imagination.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Time by Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral

  3. Add Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market to your Itinerary

    Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Durham city

    Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

  4. Add Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Stanley

    Something spooky is coming… Step back in time and get ready for a night you’ll never forget.
    Join us for a special spine-tingling experience as Beamish is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Evening - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  5. Add Gift of the Gab - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Gift of the Gab - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Gary (Gacko) Bridgens has been a showman and storyteller for 36 years. Ian Douglas is an outdoor theatre practitioner, a sought-after storyteller and raconteur. Both perform with the Grand Cavalcade/Magic Lantern on Sunday, but in Gift of the Gab…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for Gift of the Gab - Durham Folk Festival

  6. Add Calum Baird - People's Bookshop - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Calum Baird - People's Bookshop - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician who's been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
    More info for Calum Baird - People's Bookshop - Durham Folk Festival

  7. Add The Wilsons' Farewell Set; The Welfare Collective; Johnny Handle - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    The Wilsons' Farewell Set; The Welfare Collective; Johnny Handle - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    The Wilsons are our Patrons, and proud purveyors of North East song and the most powerful family vocal harmonies. Their set will close this year's festival.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for The Wilsons' Farewell Set; The Welfare Collective; Johnny Handle - Durham Folk Festival

  8. Add October Half Term - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    October Half Term - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    October Half Term

    Barnard Castle

    This October Half Term, families can enjoy a lively mix of creative and nature-inspired activities across The Bowes Museum's galleries, creative spaces and parkland.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for October Half Term - The Bowes Museum

  9. Add Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Barnard Castle

    An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about ongoing projects and future plans.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 15:30
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway

  10. Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Durham

    Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens

  11. Add Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington to your Itinerary

    Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Easington Colliery, Peterlee

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Coastal Path parkrun, Easington

  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 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

  14. Add War of the Birds - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    War of the Birds - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    The War of the Birds is a collection of Eastern European stories from an old world where things were darker, colder, and altogether stranger. Storyteller Mark Borthwick weaves together traditional and electronic music, Klezmer and dance with…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    More info for War of the Birds - Durham Folk Festival

  15. Add Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage

    Flass Street, Durham

    Screenings of short films from the Amber Films archives, spanning 6 decades and reflecting many aspects of working-class life in the North East. Full programme announced soon.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Amber Films Retrospective - Durham Folk Festival

  16. Add Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Type

    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

  17. Add Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe

    Step aboard at Aycliffe Bus Museum for a journey through North East transport history. Explore vintage buses, fascinating memorabilia, enjoy free heritage bus rides, and meet our friendly volunteers. Free admission and fun for all ages!

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Aycliffe Bus Museum

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

    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    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

  19. Add Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Sedgefield

    ONE of the North East’s top festivals will be adding a new dimension to this year’s event – by supporting a charity which is working to restore native oysters to the region.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 18:00
    More info for Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel

  20. Add Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive) to your Itinerary

    Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)

    Type

    Type:

    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
    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)