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   Durham Book Festival 2026

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   Type:

   Durham Book Festival

   Durham

   The Durham Book Festival takes place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, celebrating the power of the written word.

   Dates

   From:

   9 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026

   More info for Durham Book Festival 2026
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   The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Darlington

   Step into a world of festive wonder this Christmas with the Enchanted Christmas Trail at The Plotters’ Forest, located within the stunning surroundings of Raby Castle, Park & Gardens. Twinkling lights, joyful music, and magical touches throughout…

   Dates

   From:

   14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Various Opening Times

   More info for The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
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   Barnard Castle Bonfire Night - Upper Demesnes

   Type

   Type:

   Bonfire Night

   Barnard Castle

   Barnard Castle Christmas Lights in association with The Clique present Bonfire Night with traditional fireworks on Upper Demesnes (opposite The Bowes Museum).

   Dates

   From:

   6 Nov 2026Open 17:30 -

   More info for Barnard Castle Bonfire Night - Upper Demesnes
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   Steve Turner; Pete Atkin; Ruth & Sadie Price - Durham Folk Festival

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Durham

   Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business.

   Dates

   From:

   20 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 18:30

   More info for Steve Turner; Pete Atkin; Ruth & Sadie Price - Durham Folk Festival
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   Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas

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   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Riverside, Chester-le-Street

   Christmas meets Halloween at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus. Enjoy a spooky welcome potion, three-course festive feast, optional costume competition, themed entertainment and dancing into the night at this unique alternative Christmas party…

   Dates

   From:

   5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00

   More info for Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas
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   Calum Baird - Market Square - Durham Folk Festival

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Durham

   We saw Calum Baird perform at Durham Miners’ Gala in July and had to invite him along to the festival. He is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, and…

   Dates

   From:

   20 Sept 2026Open 15:30 - 16:00

   More info for Calum Baird - Market Square - Durham Folk Festival
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   Dried Flower Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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   Type:

   Workshop

   Darlington

   Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens for a beautifully relaxed autumn dried flower wreath workshop, set against views over the Walled Gardens.

   Dates

   From:

   26 Sept 2026Open 10:30 -

   More info for Dried Flower Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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   Bishop Auckland Market

   Type

   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
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   Christmas Light Switch-On Spectacular - South Causey Inn

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Stanley

   Join us for a magical festive evening as South Causey Inn lights up for Christmas in unforgettable style. 

   Dates

   From:

   20 Nov 2026Open 18:00 -

   More info for Christmas Light Switch-On Spectacular - South Causey Inn
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    Durham parkrun

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Stockton Rd , Durham

    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 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    More info for Durham parkrun
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    Causey's Oktoberfest - South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Stanley

    Get ready to raise your steins and party the German way! Join us for our Oktoberfest Party on Friday 9th October for an evening packed with beer, brass bands, dancing and plenty of good cheer!

    Dates

    From:

    9 Oct 2026Open 19:00 -

    More info for Causey's Oktoberfest - South Causey Inn
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    Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Join us this Christmas for a series of festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own beautiful Christmas Door Wreath or Christmas…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Nov 2026to28 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

    From:

    5 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:30

    More info for Christmas Floristry Workshops - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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    Ballet Black at 25 - Gala Durham

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    Type:

    Performance

    Durham City

    Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a much-anticipated return to Gala Durham. For twenty-five years, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black has brought bold new ballet to stages across the UK, creating and sharing original stories…

    Dates

    From:

    1 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00

    More info for Ballet Black at 25 - Gala Durham
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    John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Durham

    Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.

    Dates

    From:

    22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 -

    More info for John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills - Gala Durham
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    Developing Your Writing with Jerwood Fellows - Durham Book Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    For early career writers, making the jump from debut publication to the next project can be complex and full of uncertainty. In this event, writers Kym Deyn, Katherine Horrex and J.A. Mensah will speak about their experiences as New Writing North’s…

    Dates

    From:

    11 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30

    More info for Developing Your Writing with Jerwood Fellows - Durham Book Festival
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    Folk on the Water: The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    An hour on the River Wear with our festival Patrons, whose ringing harmonies and powerhouse voices are sure to startle the swans.

    Dates

    From:

    20 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    More info for Folk on the Water: The Wilsons - Durham Folk Festival
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    Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    The event on Friday 16 October 2026, 8pm to 11pm, will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer at Grassholme Observatory, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory,…

    Venue

    Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

    Dates

    From:

    16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

    More info for Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
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    Bonkers Bingo! Durham Cricket

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Bingo, but not as you know it. Expect festive chaos, outrageous prizes, sing-alongs, dance-offs and a night of unforgettable entertainment at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus.

    Dates

    From:

    5 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00

    More info for Bonkers Bingo! Durham Cricket
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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:

    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -

    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
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    Wild Deer Trail Run – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Darlington

    Wild Deer Events are returning to our beautiful Deer Park for their annual trail run on 20th September 2026. Participants can sign up for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the stunning grounds of Raby Castle and the wider estate, through the 200…

    Dates

    From:

    20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 -

    More info for Wild Deer Trail Run – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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