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  1. Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Dog-Friendly

    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. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

  2. Add Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Staindrop

    Celebrate the garden's reawakening after its winter slumber as spring breathes new life into the landscape. Watch as petals unfurl and fresh shoots push through the earth, signalling the season's vibrant return.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Spring Garden Fair - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  3. Add Derwent Fest 2026 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Derwent Fest 2026

  4. Add Stanley Market to your Itinerary

    Stanley Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Stanley

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanley Market

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

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

    Type

    Type:

    Demonstration

    Sedgefield

    Monthly club night and floral demonstrations, refreshments, club news and a raffle for the flowers made by the demonstrator.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
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    21 Apr 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
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    19 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:15
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    16 June 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
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    15 Sept 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    From:
    20 Oct 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    From:
    17 Nov 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

  6. Add Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ to your Itinerary

    Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

  7. Add Durham Christmas Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham Christmas Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham Market Place, Durham City

    Durham Christmas Festival returns – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival

  8. Add Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    See the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum

  9. Add Wolsingham Show 2026 to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Show 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Wolsingham

    Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2026

  10. Add Shadforth-Durham Mountain Film Festival - Highlights of London Mountain Film Festival to your Itinerary

    Shadforth-Durham Mountain Film Festival - Highlights of London Mountain Film Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Local Events

    Shadforth

    A series of short films, mainly documentaries, about adventures in the outdoors, including looking for Nessie, walking, running, canoeing, climbing, mountain biking, and skiing, as well as art and the environment.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026Open 16:45 - 20:45
    More info for Shadforth-Durham Mountain Film Festival - Highlights of London Mountain Film Festival

  11. Add Barnard Castle Market to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Barnard Castle

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Market

  12. Add Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Durham

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens - parkrun

  13. Add Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us for another exciting Bath Bomb Workshop – Creative Fun for Kids - where children can mix, mould, and fizz their way through a fun-filled creative session!

    Dates

    From:
    24 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  14. Add James Harris, Help We Need a Story to your Itinerary

    James Harris, Help We Need a Story

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    High Street, Thornley

    Join James Harris , Monday 23rd of February 2.30-3.30pm at Thornley Library for a lively story of his book Help We Need a Story.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for James Harris, Help We Need a Story

  15. Add Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Easter

    Lanchester

    Easter Bath Bomb Workshop – Creative Fun for Kids!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  16. Add Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel to your Itinerary

    Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Mother's Day

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Treat your loved ones to an exclusive Three Course Lunch this Mother's Day at High Force Hotel, an afternoon offering charm, elegance and indulgence.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026Open 12:30 - 14:30
    More info for Mother's Day Three Course Sunday Lunch at High Force Hotel

  17. Add Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force to your Itinerary

    Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force

    Type

    Type:

    Food Events

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham

    Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force

  18. Add GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE to your Itinerary

    GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Peterlee

    The ultimate ABBA party at Peterlee Pavilion. Saturday 14th March.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
    More info for GIMME, GIMME, GIMME ABBAOKE

  19. Add St Patrick's Day at Walkergate Durham to your Itinerary

    St Patrick's Day at Walkergate Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Durham City

    This year, the St Paddy's celebrations will descend on Walkergate on Saturday 14th March from 12pm-5pm, just in time for the Six Nations 2026 Super Saturday!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
    More info for St Patrick's Day at Walkergate Durham

  20. Add The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    February Half Term Fun at The Plotters’ Forest Adventure Playground.

    Step into a world of wonder on our brand-new Dragon Quest, weaved amongst the winding paths of our Christmas tree plantation. This family-friendly adventure invites little…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Plotters' Forest Dragon Quest - Raby Castle