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  1. Add Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum is a major partnership between The Bowes Museum and the Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux (MuMa), Le Havre.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026to14 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum

  2. Add Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique to your Itinerary

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

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    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Durham University Palatinate Orchestra's 90-piece Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, his Pathétique Symphony, and music by Elgar and Pejačević in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Durham University Palatinate Orchestra - Tchaikovsky's Symphony Pathétique

  3. Add Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Mar 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    12 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  4. Add Michael Quinlyn-Nixon The Tale of Sybil the Squirrel Story and Drawing Class to your Itinerary

    Michael Quinlyn-Nixon The Tale of Sybil the Squirrel Story and Drawing Class

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Pelton

    Join local author Michael Quinlyn -Nixon at Pelton Library for a story and drawing class of The Tale of Sybil the Squirrel , Wednesday 25th February 2.30-3.30pm.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Michael Quinlyn-Nixon The Tale of Sybil the Squirrel Story and Drawing Class

  5. Add The Durham County Show to your Itinerary

    The Durham County Show

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    Agricultural Show

    nr Thornley

    The Annual Durham County Show is a vibrant event featuring a variety of activities and attractions for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026to5 July 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for The Durham County Show

  6. Add FUNergy: The ULTIMATE Half-Term Blast! to your Itinerary

    FUNergy: The ULTIMATE Half-Term Blast!

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Peterlee

    Get ready for a super fun, active day this Thursday 26th February 2026 at Shotton Hall Banqueting Suites.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for FUNergy: The ULTIMATE Half-Term Blast!

  7. Add The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists to your Itinerary

    The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

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    Performance

    Durham City

    Neil Gore, presents this SELL OUT one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

  8. Add The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    Adapted from the book by Paula Hawkins. A thriller. Has Rachel Watson witnessed a murder or is she a suspect?

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 14:30 -
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    29 June 2026to3 July 2026Open 19:30 -
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    4 July 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for The Girl on a Train Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel - The City Theatre

  9. Add Susan Gray ‘Then There’s Trust’ - March is Women’s History Month, Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future to your Itinerary

    Susan Gray ‘Then There’s Trust’ - March is Women’s History Month, Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future

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    Type:

    International Womens Day

    Consett

    Join local author Susan Gray for the launch of her new book. Discover how the strong business ethic of the women in her family’s history, helped to inspire her characters and plotlines. Susan will talk about determination, overcoming adversity, the…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026Open 10:30 -
    More info for Susan Gray ‘Then There’s Trust’ - March is Women’s History Month, Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future

  10. Add The High Force Space Adventure Trail to your Itinerary

    The High Force Space Adventure Trail

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    Spark your little one's curiosity on all things astronomy and space, whilst reaping the benefits of the outdoors in the beautiful setting of High Force Hotel & Waterfall. It is the perfect way to explore the wonders of the night sky, during the day!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026
    More info for The High Force Space Adventure Trail

  11. February Forest Club - Hardwick Park

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    Forest Club is a hands-on experience designed to engage children about the natural world around them, aimed at children from approximately 2 to 6 years of age. This workshop takes place in our outdoor learning area. Older siblings are welcome to…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for February Forest Club - Hardwick Park

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

    Ferryhill , Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

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    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.

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

  13. Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

  14. Add Durham Castle Family Fun Tours to your Itinerary

    Durham Castle Family Fun Tours

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun tour around Durham Castle, with activities for children throughout! 

    Dates

    From:
    27 Feb 2026Open 13:45 - 16:00
    More info for Durham Castle Family Fun Tours
  15. May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'

    Add May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North' to your Itinerary

    May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'

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    Family Fun

    Beamish

    Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional May Day in The Pit Village and at Pockerley Old Hall.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026to4 May 2026
    More info for May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'

  16. Add Mother's Day Living Spring Wreath Workshop & Cream Tea - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Mother's Day Living Spring Wreath Workshop & Cream Tea - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Mother's Day

    Lanchester

    Join us for a Spring Living Wreath Workshop, where you'll spend a relaxed and inspiring couple of hours designing a living wreath which you'll watch grow and bloom!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Mother's Day Living Spring Wreath Workshop & Cream Tea - Lanchester Garden Centre

  17. Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman – host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 – extends his hit tour into 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack

  18. Add Front Row Talks: Paul and Lucy Hull - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Front Row Talks: Paul and Lucy Hull - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    Just like The Bowes Museum, For the Love of the North celebrates artists, designers and makers. Join Paul and Lucy Hull for an inspiring talk on supporting Northern creatives and how thoughtful design can deepen our connections with the places we…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Mar 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Front Row Talks: Paul and Lucy Hull - The Bowes Museum

  19. Add Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms to your Itinerary

    Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms

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    Type:

    Local Events

    Chester-le-Street

    Join bestselling author Glenda Young for the book launch of the final book in the Horner's Toffee Factory and Dainty Dinah trilogy.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms

  20. Add Bisque Pottery Workshops to your Itinerary

    Bisque Pottery Workshops

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque cat or dog figurine, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum's collection.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Bisque Pottery Workshops