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  1. Add The Curator Series: The Bowes Museum in the 20th Century to your Itinerary

    The Curator Series: The Bowes Museum in the 20th Century

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    Lecture

    Barnard Castle

    Discover how The Bowes Museum's collection has changed over time with the influence of 20th century curators, and the wider impact these individuals have had on museums as we know them today in this insightful talk by Dr. Jane Whittaker, Head of…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Curator Series: The Bowes Museum in the 20th Century

  2. Add Art Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Art Exhibition

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Lanchester

    The annual exhibition of artwork by Lanchester Art Group with many paintings for sale.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Art Exhibition

  3. Add S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

  4. Add Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral

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    Walking Event

    The College, Durham

    Discover the hidden history of the woods and riverbanks that form the spectacular setting for the cathedral. Explore their historic features and trace their change from defensive site to Victorian pleasure garden on this 1.5-mile-long walk.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral

  5. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and the usual pie facing madness.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World

  6. Add Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Staindrop

    Experience a profound and restorative Sound Bath & Meditation session under the expert guidance of Stephen, a highly qualified meditation instructor, set within the tranquil and historic surroundings of Raby Castle. This one-hour session offers an…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 10:00 -
    From:
    8 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle

  7. Add Edinburgh Preview Day - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Edinburgh Preview Day - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Four Hour Long Work In Progress Shows.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025Open 17:00 - 22:30
    More info for Edinburgh Preview Day - The Witham

  8. Heritage Open Days 2025

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    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2025

  9. Add Nathan Coley You Create What You Will and Tate Modern on Fire - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nathan Coley You Create What You Will and Tate Modern on Fire - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    For the first time together, The Bowes Museum hosts Nathan Coley’s works, You Create What You Will (2014) and Tate Modern on Fire (2017). Known for his thought-provoking public works, Coley explores how belief systems shape our cities, institutions…

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Nathan Coley You Create What You Will and Tate Modern on Fire - The Bowes Museum

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

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    Children/Family events

    County Durham

    A newly renovated replica of Locomotion No. 1, the passenger carriage 'Experiment' and coal waggons will run on sections of the original S&DR line over three days.

    Dates

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

  11. Add Auckland Tower Open Art Space - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Auckland Tower Open Art Space - The Auckland Project

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Auckland Tower Open Art Space - The Auckland Project

  12. Add Twenty Years of EDAN - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Twenty Years of EDAN - The EDAN Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of EDAN. We would like to mark this with an exhibition that shows both the range of work that we are currently undertaking and also something of our history.

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2025to23 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Twenty Years of EDAN - The EDAN Gallery

  13. Add Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea to your Itinerary

    Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us and Nat from Northern Sky Designs for an afternoon of creative fun at our Fused Glass Bunch of Flowers Workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea

  14. Add Exhibition: 'VJ Day 80' at Brancepeth Castle to your Itinerary

    Exhibition: 'VJ Day 80' at Brancepeth Castle

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Brancepeth

    Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan and the end of World War II.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
    More info for Exhibition: 'VJ Day 80' at Brancepeth Castle

  15. Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

  16. Add The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists. This summer, see The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists in our family-focused exhibition which celebrates the art of the Ladybird book artists from the 1940s to the 1970s.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  17. Add Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Staindrop

    Our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique opportunity to step back in time, unlocking some of the hidden parts of the castle to reveal rooms, stories and treasures not usually seen by the public.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle

  18. Add MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden

  19. Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Sedgefield

    Susan Fairhurst presenting Catch of the Day.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

  20. Add Christmas Day at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Christmas Day at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Following the excitement of Christmas Day morning, come together with family and friends, and let the Radisson Blu Durham do all the hard work for you to celebrate your Christmas Day in style.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00
    More info for Christmas Day at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant