Summer Highlights

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   Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms

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   Type:

   Local Events

   Chester-le-Street

   Join bestselling author Glenda Young for the book launch of the final book in the Horner's Toffee Factory and Dainty Dinah trilogy.

   Dates

   From:

   6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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

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   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
3. 

   Durham Miners' Gala 2026

   Type

   Type:

   Show / Display

   Durham City

   The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 11th July 2026.

   Dates

   From:

   11 July 2026

   More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2026
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   Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 20th Century - Seaham Library

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   Type:

   Talks

   Seaham

   May is Local & Community History Month. Margaret Hedley 'Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 20th Century' at  Seaham Library on Wednesday 13th May 10.30am. 

   Dates

   From:

   13 May 2026Open 10:30 -

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   Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime

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   Type:

   Pantomimes

   Durham City

   In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks.

   Dates

   From:

   19 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026

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   Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

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   Type:

   Exhibition

   Bishop Auckland

   Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art – he did not seek simply to record details of the mining industry but expressed…

   Venue

   The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

   Dates

   From:

   18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026

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   Consett Market

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   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

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   Stanley Market

   Type

   Type:

   Markets

   Stanley

   Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00

   Dates

   From:

   1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

   More info for Stanley Market
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   Archaeology ‘Open Lab’ - an Auckland Project Exhibition

   Type

   Type:

   Exhibition

   Bishop Auckland

   Archaeologists uncovering the hidden history of Auckland Palace are inviting the public behind the scenes as historic finds from eight years of excavations are analysed in a new ‘open laboratory’ in Bishop Auckland town centre. Fridays weekly…

   Venue

   The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

   Dates

   From:

   16 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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    Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    20 years in stand-up for the 'Taskmaster' cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner.

    Dates

    From:

    12 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

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    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

    Type

    Type:

    Demonstration

    Sedgefield

    Monthly club night and floral demonstrations, refreshments, club news and a raffle for the flowers made by the demonstrator.

    Dates

    From:

    19 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:15

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    16 June 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15

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    15 Sept 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15

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    20 Oct 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15

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    17 Nov 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15

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    Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Chester-le-EATS returns for its milestone fifth anniversary in 2026, and this year promises to be the biggest celebration yet.

    Dates

    From:

    26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

    More info for Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket
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    Burnhope Gala Centenary

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Burnhope

    100 years ago, Burnhope hosted the only Durham Miners' Gala ever to be held outside of Durham City.

    Dates

    From:

    16 May 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00

    More info for Burnhope Gala Centenary
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    Charity Quiz Night - High Farm Holiday Park

    Type

    Type:

    Charity event/Fundraiser

    Bishop Auckland

    Quiz Night Hosted by Curlew Café. Come along and join Team Solan for a evening to Quizzing, Great Food, Raffle & Fun.

    Dates

    From:

    16 May 2026Open 18:30 - 22:30

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    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:

    25 May 2026

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    5 July 2026

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    1 Aug 2026

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    31 Aug 2026

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    Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage

    Durham

    The Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns on Saturday 23 May 2026, bringing a stunning display of vintage, classic, and modern classics to the historic grounds of Ushaw.

    Dates

    From:

    23 May 2026

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    Open Air Theatre – The Three Inch Fools – King Arthur and the Holy Fail

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Cinema and Theatre

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Join us for a magical evening as we welcome back the brilliant Three Inch Fools to present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem, in the atmospheric setting of Raby Castle’s open-air theatre.

    Set within our breathtaking grass…

    Dates

    From:

    26 June 2026

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    Sacriston Party in the Park

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sacriston

    Free community fun day including fairground rides, inflatables, climbing wall, face-painting & much more!

    Dates

    From:

    6 June 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00

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    Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Stanley

    Our wellbeing retreats are a unique experience providing skills and techniques to help reset your nervous system and tackle the stresses of every day life.

    Dates

    From:

    18 July 2026Open 10:00 -

    From:

    15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 -

    More info for Wellbeing Retreats - Crux Fitness
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    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Durham City

    Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:

    30 May 2026Open 11:00 -

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    15 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -

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    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -

    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

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