Summer Highlights

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   Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Staindrop

   Join one of our castle characters this school holiday for a free family tour on the castle terrace at 11am. Explore the castle defences and work out how to attack a formidable fortress like Raby! Will the castle be captured or survive an attack?

   Dates

   From:

   13 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -

   More info for Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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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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   The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre

   Type

   Type:

   Theatre

   Durham

   It's 2028 and octogenarian two-term President Donald Trump is finally about to be replaced for good. Will he go rogue like last time, or will a plan to keep him focused on golf, gorilla documentaries, porn, and developing his perfect presidential…

   Dates

   From:

   1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 19:45 - 20:45

   More info for The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy) - The Department of Music Theatre
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   Durham Fringe Festival 2026

   Type

   Type:

   Festival

   Durham City

   Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts.  Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…

   Dates

   From:

   29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026

   More info for Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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   Lemn Sissay - Let The Light Pour In Live - Gala Durham

   Type

   Type:

   Talks

   Durham

   Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he returns to the stage with this acclaimed show.

   Dates

   From:

   29 Sept 2026Open 19:30 -

   More info for Lemn Sissay - Let The Light Pour In Live - Gala Durham
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   Barnard Castle Market

   Type

   Type:

   Markets

   Barnard Castle

   Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30

   Dates

   From:

   1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

   More info for Barnard Castle Market
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   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
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   Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

   Type

   Type:

   Concert

   Durham City

   Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.

   Dates

   From:

   29 Oct 2026Open 19:45 - 22:00

   More info for Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral
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   Powering the Past | Technology at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   Historical

   Staindrop

   Step behind the scenes of Raby Castle and discover how technology has shaped life at Raby.

   Venue

   Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

   Dates

   From:

   6 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30

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    Open Air Theatre | Handlebards | As You Like It - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Cinema and Theatre

    Staindrop

    Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…

    Dates

    From:

    14 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00

    More info for Open Air Theatre | Handlebards | As You Like It - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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    Galactic Crafts: Toy Story Edition - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us for a Toy Story craft day packed with creativity! Make your own Alien Key Ring, build an Etch‑A‑Sketch–inspired frame, and design a personalised Toy Story Room Sign. Three crafts, endless fun.

    Dates

    From:

    16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    More info for Galactic Crafts: Toy Story Edition - Lanchester Garden Centre
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    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
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    Traditional Teddy Bear Making Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    There is nothing more satisfying than passing on a craft. That is why we are proud to offer once more a Traditional Bear Making workshop where this time you get the opportunity to meet (and make) Sophie. Sophie has been specially designed for our…

    Dates

    From:

    18 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00

    More info for Traditional Teddy Bear Making Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
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    Heritage Open Days - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Barnard Castle

    Celebrate Heritage Open Days with free admission to The Bowes Museum and a packed programme of activities inspired by this year's theme, Everyday Histories. Enjoy guided tours, including rare behind-the-scenes access to the museum's vaults, hands-on…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:

    12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    More info for Heritage Open Days - The Bowes Museum
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    Wolsingham Show 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Wolsingham

    Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.

    Dates

    From:

    5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026

    More info for Wolsingham Show 2026
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    Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Staindrop

    Try your hand at "line and wash" – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour – with Yorkshire artist John Harrison.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:

    12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 03:30

    More info for Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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    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
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    Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes?
    If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you!

    Dates

    From:

    5 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00

    From:

    13 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    From:

    21 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00

    More info for Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre
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    Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    Elvet Riverside, New Elvet

    Yearly, October – April: The Centre for Foreign Language Study at Durham University offers evening language courses which are open to all. Languages available include Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian,…

    Dates

    From:

    12 Oct 2026to11 Dec 2026

    From:

    18 Jan 2027to19 Mar 2027

    More info for Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study
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    Street Food Carousel Aycliffe

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Durham

    LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Aycliffe, Street Food Carousel.

    Dates

    From:

    28 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00

    From:

    25 Sept 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00

    From:

    30 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00

    More info for Street Food Carousel Aycliffe

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