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Summer Highlights

From festivals and fetes to vintage vehicles and open air theatre, enjoy a packed summer of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.

Embrace the warmth and vibrancy of summer in Durham with our curated guide to seasonal highlights. Discover a plethora of events, from lively festivals and outdoor performances to family-friendly activities and cultural showcases. Immerse yourself in the richness of summer arts, enjoy open-air concerts, and savor culinary delights at seasonal workshops. Whether it's nature excursions or festive celebrations, Durham's summer highlights offer a diverse array of experiences for all. Stay connected with the latest happenings and make the most of your summer in Durham, where every moment becomes a highlight.

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LGBTQIA+ Tour

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Barnard Castle

Explore the Bowes’ collection in a captivating new tour for 2025, highlighting a selection of objects and artworks with LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) stories spanning from Ancient Greece to the 20th…

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29 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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26 Sept 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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31 Oct 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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28 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30

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South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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STANLEY

Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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Bingo Night - High Farm Holiday Park

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Local Events

Bishop Auckland

Bingo Night: Gather your squad for a night of bingo, laughs, and tasty treats!

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29 Aug 2025Open 18:30 - 22:30

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Telling Tales: Making Stories Come to Life at The Oriental Museum

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Exhibition

Durham City

Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.

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13 June 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times

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Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace

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Music Event

Bishop Auckland

The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.

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The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

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16 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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18 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
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13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00

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Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral

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Historical

Durham

Join us on this exclusive tour of the Cathedral’s secret spaces that are rarely open to the general public.

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15 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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28 Aug 2025Open 13:00 -
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Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral

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Children/Family events

Durham

Bringing history to life this summer with crafts, storytelling and mini-tours.

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21 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Auckland Tower Open Art Space - The Auckland Project

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Children/Family events

Market Place , Bishop Auckland

This summer, Open Art Space returns to Auckland Tower with a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 11am – 3pm.

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24 July 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

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Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025

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Performance

Bishop Auckland

Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
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16 Aug 2025Open 20:45 -
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23 Aug 2025Open 20:30 -
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30 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -
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6 Sept 2025Open 20:00 -
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13 Sept 2025Open 19:45 -

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Raby Castle at Christmas

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Christmas and New Year

Staindrop

Step back in time to experience a traditional family Christmas at Raby Castle.

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Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

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22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025

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28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025

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3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025

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29 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel

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Murder Mystery

Chester le Street

Years ago, six friends celebrated Halloween in a long-abandoned mansion but only five made it out.

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10 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -

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Summer Nights Adventure at Adventure Valley

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Children/Family events

Brasside

Summer Nights Adventure returns to Adventure valley on Saturday 16th August, 6pm–9pm.

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16 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00

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LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

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Children/Family events

Barnard Castle

Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Seaham Seaside Market

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Markets

Seaham

Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel

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Christmas and New Year

Beamish

Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.

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13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
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19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -

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Frankie Archer live at Old Cinema Launderette

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Music Event

Gilesgate, Durham

Guardian 'One to Watch' Frankie Archer (Glastonbury, Later... with Jools Holland) brings her boundary-smashing feminist electrofolk to Durham Old Cinema Launderette with new single 'The Demon Lover'

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12 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30

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Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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Summer Event

Chester le Street

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the local quiz champ? Grab your team and prove it at our brand new Resident Quiz Night in The Tipi– now happening every Thursday, 7pm-10pm!

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3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

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Passport to Nature: Winter Wildlife Walk

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Children/Family events

Sedgefield

It might be cold outside but that does not stop the wildlife at Hardwick Park! Join the education team as we explore the park's tranquil beauty, from the rustling of winter leaves to the tracks left by the park's wildlife. Whether you're a nature…

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From:
12 Dec 2025Open 07:00 - 09:00

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Festive Afternoon Tea, Sip and Celebrate

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Christmas and New Year

Durham City

Our festive afternoon tea is a little slice of Christmas magic, served on a tiered stand.

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1 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025

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Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture

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Children/Family events

Durham City

Join our gardening guru volunteers for a tour of Crook Hall Gardens.

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15 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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22 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
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29 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

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