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  1. Add Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by the writing of Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  2. Add Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market to your Itinerary

    Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

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    Markets

    Durham city

    Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

  3. Add Hair Braids & Milkshakes - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Hair Braids & Milkshakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bargate Bank, Lanchester

    Join us for some more hair-raising fun with another helping of our Hair Braids & Milkshakes event.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Hair Braids & Milkshakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

  4. Add Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us to experience traditional harvest celebrations!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

  5. Add Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025 to your Itinerary

    Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025

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    Exhibition

    Newton Aycliffe

    Darlington Model Railway club will be hosting its annual exhibition in the Oakleaf Sports Centre but this year helping to celebrate the 200 years of the railway.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025

  6. S&DR200 - The Whistle Stop

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    Exhibition

    This bespoke touring library exhibition will travel round the region and showcases the Stockton and Darlington Railway's history using high-quality reproductions of important artefacts and documents found and brought together from archives across…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Mar 2025to25 Nov 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - The Whistle Stop

  7. Add S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

  8. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Owengate, Durham City

    An exhilarating show for all lovers of music and poetry.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink

  9. Add Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall for Christmas Day Lunch. Arrive from 12.30pm to a bucks fizz reception and take your seats to dine for 1pm.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 14:30
    More info for Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

  10. Add Cestrian Flower Club to your Itinerary

    Cestrian Flower Club

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    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

  11. Add Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    The legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show.

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Tom Stade "Naughty By Nature" - The Witham

  12. Add Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham City

    800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition features all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral

  13. Add Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta - Secret Spaces - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    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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  14. Add A Northern Requiem - for the Miners - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    A Northern Requiem - for the Miners - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Ten years ago, the wheels turned at the last deep coal mine in Britain for the final time. Across the coalfields, miners and their families mourned for their industry and their way of life. Now, A Northern Requiem celebrates those people and…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for A Northern Requiem - for the Miners - Durham Cathedral

  15. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
    More info for Exploring Watercolours with Matt Scott Art - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  16. Add Tweddle Carnival - Tweddle Children's Animal Farm to your Itinerary

    Tweddle Carnival - Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Blackhall Colliery

    A day of carnival fun for all the family! Take part in all of our activities including: Children's funfair rides (additional charges), face painting, local treat stalls, garden games, a circus workshop & more!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Tweddle Carnival - Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

  17. Add Big "Lava Lamp" Science to your Itinerary

    Big "Lava Lamp" Science

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bargate Bank, Lanchester

    This Summer we welcome back Big Science for some more exciting and fun experiments, this time centred around lava lamps.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Big "Lava Lamp" Science

  18. Add Seaham Seaside Market to your Itinerary

    Seaham Seaside Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Seaham

    Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Seaham Seaside Market

  19. Add Wicked Brunch to your Itinerary

    Wicked Brunch

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join us for a spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Wicked Brunch

  20. Add Free Family Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Free Family Summer Fun Day

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Helford Road, Peterlee

    Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free  Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Free Family Summer Fun Day