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  1. S&DR200 - Anniversary Journey 1825-2025: Shildon, Darlington and Stockton

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    County Durham

    The festival is unveiling a week of unmissable spectacles that will celebrate the region and its historic legacy.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Anniversary Journey 1825-2025: Shildon, Darlington and Stockton

  2. Add Children's Halloween Party to your Itinerary

    Children's Halloween Party

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Peterlee

    Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at Peterlee's Children's Halloween Party.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for Children's Halloween Party

  3. Add Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2025to8 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

  4. Add Pirate Night with the Auckland Shanty Singers - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Pirate Night with the Auckland Shanty Singers - High Farm Holiday Park

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Bishop Auckland

    ‍Ahoy, me hearties! Set sail for PIRATE NIGHT!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
    More info for Pirate Night with the Auckland Shanty Singers - High Farm Holiday Park

  5. Add Father Christmas at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Father Christmas at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    ​​​​​​Experience the Magic of Christmas with Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Barons’ Hall.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
    From:
    29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
    From:
    6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
    From:
    13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
    From:
    19 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
    More info for Father Christmas at Raby Castle

  6. Add Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder-Ton at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder-Ton at Lumley Castle Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Chester le Street

    As the season's  most glittering event turns deadly, can you uncover the killer before the final dance?

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder-Ton at Lumley Castle Hotel

  7. Add Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland to your Itinerary

    Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland

    Type

    Type:

    Valentines Day

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Step into a night of mystery and thrill at our Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball, co-hosted by the one and only Dean Midas! This exclusive event is inspired by the chilling, award-winning short slasher films shot in the same building by Dean Midas…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Eve Valentine's Masquerade Ball - Manor House Hotel & Spa, West Auckland

  8. Add The Big Fat Greek Fest! to your Itinerary

    The Big Fat Greek Fest!

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Sedgefield

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Big Fat Greek Fest!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00
    More info for The Big Fat Greek Fest!

  9. Add Waiting for Godot by Samuel Becket (Tragic Comedy) to your Itinerary

    Waiting for Godot by Samuel Becket (Tragic Comedy)

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Fowlers Yard, Durham

    Classic, ground breaking play of its time.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Waiting for Godot by Samuel Becket (Tragic Comedy)

  10. Add Drum Circle & Sound bath - Dalton Moor Farm to your Itinerary

    Drum Circle & Sound bath - Dalton Moor Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Seaham

    Awaken the Fire, Soothe the Soul. A Deeply Restorative Session of Rhythm and Sound for Wellbeing - Immerse yourself, mind, body, and soul, into the layers and healing frequencies of sound and rhythm. From Drum Beat to Deep Peace - Join the Journey…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
    From:
    7 Oct 2025Open 17:30 - 19:30
    More info for Drum Circle & Sound bath - Dalton Moor Farm

  11. Add Moth night at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Moth night at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Meet some of our nocturnal wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 21:30 - 23:45
    More info for Moth night at Crook Hall Gardens

  12. Add Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature to your Itinerary

    Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Forest in Teesdale

    A guided circular walk in celebration of the Pennine Way’s 60th anniversary starting from The Langdon Beck Hotel.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2025Open 09:30 - 14:30
    More info for Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature

  13. Add Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum

  14. Add Adventure Camp to your Itinerary

    Adventure Camp

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    The Waterside, Seaham

    A full afternoon of activities for kids ages 8-16.

    Venue

    Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025Open 12:00 -
    From:
    27 Aug 2025Open 12:00 -
    More info for Adventure Camp

  15. Add Barnard Castle Market to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Barnard Castle Market

  16. Add Family Activities: Celebrating Rosh Hashanah- Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Celebrating Rosh Hashanah- Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Find out about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and make a shofar musical instrument

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Celebrating Rosh Hashanah- Durham University Oriental Museum

  17. Add Auckland Gardens Tour at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Auckland Gardens Tour at Auckland Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Bishop Auckland

    Join our weekly ‘walk and talk’ sessions with our dedicated volunteers as they reveal the story behind the gardens and highlight special features. Wednesday and Saturday.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Auckland Gardens Tour at Auckland Palace

  18. Add Cestrian Flower Club to your Itinerary

    Cestrian Flower Club

    Type

    Type:

    Demonstration

    Chester-le-Street

    Flower arranging demonstration by Linda Fraser. 

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2025Open 18:45 - 21:30
    More info for Cestrian Flower Club

  19. Add Heritage Open Days - St Mary the Virgin, Easington to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - St Mary the Virgin, Easington

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Easington Village, Peterlee

    A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - St Mary the Virgin, Easington

  20. Add Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    Loosely, the grid point in question will be that of the EDAN Gallery.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2025to4 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery