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  1. Add Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    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

  2. Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

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    Type:

    Local Events

    Sedgefield

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club welcome members of the public to join us for a coffee morning where we have tea/coffee, a bite to eat and a raffle.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    20 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

  3. 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

  4. Add Street Food Carousel Aycliffe to your Itinerary

    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

  5. Add History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens

  6. Add Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study to your Itinerary

    Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study

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    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

  7. Add Summer Festival - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Summer Festival - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Shildon

    Join us for an action-packed summer of fun! Enjoy our sandy beach, take a train ride and get stuck into hands-on family activities as we celebrate the exciting world of engineering. Legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman will be visiting from 2…

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
    More info for Summer Festival - Locomotion

  8. Add Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime to your Itinerary

    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
    More info for Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime

  9. Add Traditional Teddy Bear Making Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    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

  10. Add Seaham Seaside Market to your Itinerary

    Seaham Seaside Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Seaham

    Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham Seaside Market

  11. Add Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Looking for a unique and educational family activity in October? Join us for a Family Stargazing Adventure at High Force, a professionally hosted evening designed especially for young explorers aged 5–15.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Family Stargazing at High Force - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

  12. Add Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Join in and get creative at this hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

  13. Add Beauty and the Beast - Pantomime - Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Beauty and the Beast - Pantomime - Empire Consett

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Consett

    Leah Bell and company return in 2026 with a tale as old as pantomime – Beauty and the Beast.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Beauty and the Beast - Pantomime - Empire Consett

  14. Add Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey! What better way to get the kids into astronomy and science than a visit to the UK’s newest public observatory. Your little ones will enjoy…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
    More info for Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory

  15. Add A Summer Afternoon in Bloom - Seaham Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    A Summer Afternoon in Bloom - Seaham Hall Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Seaham

    Arrive at Seaham Hall for an elegant afternoon of floristry, indulgence, and creativity, as you are guided through the art of creating your own beautiful summer bouquet basket by expert florist, Kathy.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:30
    More info for A Summer Afternoon in Bloom - Seaham Hall Hotel

  16. Add Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a Paperwhite bowl workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this elegant seasonal session, you’ll create a planted bowl of fragrant…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Festive Paperwhite Bulb Bowl Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  17. Add Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Durham

    Join us for outdoor games and sports activities designed for children aged 6 and up with SEND and their families. Try out different sports and games with trained coaches. Each session will be adapted to suit the needs and interests of the children…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
    More info for Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens

  18. Add Sons and Daughters of Leadgate - The Willow Burn Hospice Café and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Sons and Daughters of Leadgate - The Willow Burn Hospice Café and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Lanchester

    Sons and Daughters of Leadgate is a documentary portrait of the well-known, much-loved characters who have shaped and are still shaping the social history of Leadgate. We're hoping to rope in every corner of the village to ensure we capture the true…

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Sons and Daughters of Leadgate - The Willow Burn Hospice Café and Gardens

  19. Add Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church and Churchyard to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church and Churchyard

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Langley Park, Durham

    A chance to explore the church, find out what's happening in the churchyard, and discover the history of the village contained there.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church and Churchyard

  20. Add Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Join us this Summer for the return of our Big "Sweetie" Science Workshop.

    The children will explore different science areas using sweets. Every child will make their own pot of sherbet and a chemistry mocktail, making fizzy reactions.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre