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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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  1. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification

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    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    As autumn fades and winter takes hold, there's no better time to discover the fascinating world of wildfowl at Hardwick Park.

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    31 Oct 2025Open 07:00 - 09:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification
  2. Brancepeth castle golf club

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    Men's Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Golf Events

    Durham

    Open events at Brancepeth are extremely popular and usually sell out very quickly as they attract visitors from all over the North of England and beyond.  We pride ourselves in making everyone’s visit to our golf course memorable by delivering…

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    2 Aug 2025
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    24 Aug 2025
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    11 Oct 2025
    More info for Men's Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  3. Poster reads, 'Boney M. Durham Cathedral' and background image shows Durham Cathedral's Nave in a purple hue.

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    Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Pop-Disco powerhouse BONEY M. will be performing live inside Durham Cathedral on Friday 24th October 2025!

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    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral
  4. Poster showing an illustrated starry sky reads, 'Finding poetry with Molly Knox and Freya Cook'

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Finding Poetry to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Finding Poetry

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    Performance

    Owengate, Durham City

    Molly Knox and Freya Cook present: 'Finding Poetry' is a intriguing hour of spoken word exploring the different ways poetry unexpectedly weaves itself into people’s lives.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 18:45 -
    From:
    25 July 2025Open 18:45 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Finding Poetry
  5. John Robertson

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    John Robertson "Plays With His Audience"

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Improv, mayhem, gaming comedy, crowd work and songs from the UK's most manic comic on his first-ever stand-up tour!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for John Robertson "Plays With His Audience"
  6. Beachgoers at sunrise on the beach in Seaham heading to the sauna

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    Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access

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    Wellness Event

    Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham

    Are you an early bird? Do you like the feeling of being up and about before the rest of the world? Then join first thing on a morning to watch the sun come up on a new day, feel the sea air on your face whilst you paddle on the North Sea and marvel…

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    27 July 2025Open 04:15 -
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    3 Aug 2025Open 04:30 -
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    17 Aug 2025Open 05:00 -
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    31 Aug 2025Open 05:15 -
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    7 Sept 2025Open 05:30 -
    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 05:45 -
    More info for Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access
  7. Two adults and a baby looking at an illuminated open book

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Sing, Sign & Sensory are a series of sensory performative workshops created for babies (0-24 months) and young sensory seekers.

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    From:
    23 July 2025Open 10:00 - 11:45
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory
  8. Red and blue neon text which states, 'Quiz Night', with stars around it.

    Add Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel
  9. Someone holding a tortoise in their hand.

    Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

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

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    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
  10. Statue of Tommy by Ray Lonsdale

    Add National Poetry Day Ray Lonsdale - Consett Library to your Itinerary

    National Poetry Day Ray Lonsdale - Consett Library

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    Talks

    Consett

    Join local sculptor, Ray Lonsdale, on National Poetry Day for readings of his favourite poems that accompany his sculptures and the story as to why the words have become part of the art he creates. Ray will discuss his life, work, inspiration and be…

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    From:
    2 Oct 2025Open 17:30 -
    More info for National Poetry Day Ray Lonsdale - Consett Library
  11. Watercolour of a church, houses, countryside and blue skies - Matt Scott Art

    Add Exploring Watercolours with Matt Scott Art - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Exploring Watercolours with Matt Scott Art - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Staindrop

    Immerse yourself in the calming and creative world of watercolour painting in this 3-hour workshop, perfect for beginners and those looking to develop their skills. Led by an experienced instructor, the session will cover a range of techniques…

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    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
    More info for Exploring Watercolours with Matt Scott Art - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  12. Luke Connell resting his arm on a chair and glancing sideways.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Bloody Marvellous: A Comedy Show about the Middle Ages to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Bloody Marvellous: A Comedy Show about the Middle Ages

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Owengate, Durham City

    A comic tour of the medieval world with daft professor of medieval studies Luke Connell and his games, props and songs.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2025Open 18:45 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Bloody Marvellous: A Comedy Show about the Middle Ages
  13. Colourful abstract art by Tom Hume

    Add Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2025to31 Jan 2026
    More info for Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  14. 'Re-Take That' performing on stage

    Add Re-Take That - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Re-Take That - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Re-Take That - Durham Cathedral
  15. Deer in the park Jake Eastham

    Add Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle's extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park's history.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    17 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    22 Oct 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  16. Fringe Festival logo, colourful image of the Sanctuary Knocker

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Durham Fringe Family Showcase to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Durham Fringe Family Showcase

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    To celebrate the 5th year of the Fringe & our biggest family offering to date, we're hosting a FREE family showcase.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Durham Fringe Family Showcase
  17. Poster advertising walking events, image of the Blue Gentian and the guide with details of walks.

    Add Wildflower Walks for Wellbeing to your Itinerary

    Wildflower Walks for Wellbeing

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Wildflower wellbeing walks with Dr Margaret Bradshaw and Dr Geoff Herbert.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2025
    More info for Wildflower Walks for Wellbeing
  18. People visiting a colourful flower stall at the Artisan Market at Dalton Park Outlet and Outdoors.

    Add Summer Artisan Market - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors to your Itinerary

    Summer Artisan Market - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

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    Type:

    Markets

    Murton

    Get ready for a weekend of shopping, sunshine and summer vibes at Dalton Park’s Summer Artisan Market

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
    More info for Summer Artisan Market - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  19. Someone reading The Magna Carta

    Add Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral

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    Talks

    Durham

    Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in Britain’s legal history. First issued in 1215, it established the principle that everyone, including the King, is subject to the law and it guaranteed new individual rights.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2025Open 14:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral
  20. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Forest Club - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Forest Club - Hardwick Park

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Sedgefield

    Forest Club is a hands-on experience designed to engage children with the world around them through natural and play based activities. The programme is aimed at children between two and six years of age. Each session will include a different …

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    From:
    29 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    26 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    28 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Forest Club - Hardwick Park
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