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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. Trains at Locomotion

    Add S&DR200 - STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS at Locomotion

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    Theatre

    Shildon

    ‘STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS’ is a new period costume drama, telling the extraordinary story of the birth of the railways.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025to23 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - STEAM, WHEELS n’ RAILS at Locomotion
  2. Stanley Street Food Market logo includes image of a pizza

    Add Stanley Street Food Market to your Itinerary

    Stanley Street Food Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Stanley

    Launching on Friday, April 11th, the markets will take place bi-monthly on the second Friday, bringing together delicious street food, local businesses, and a lively social atmosphere.

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2025Open 15:00 -
    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 15:00 -
    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 15:00 -
    More info for Stanley Street Food Market
  3. New Hall at Locomotion

    Add S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    A week-long celebration of the history of railways featuring a line-up of steam locomotives that were built or worked in the North East, as well as family activities and steam train rides.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion
  4. A Skiffle group of two adults and two children in front of Beamish Museum's 1950s welfare hall.

    Add Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish - The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    From:
    29 June 2025Open 12:00 - 14:15
    More info for Skiffle Session & Uke Club - Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
  5. Weardale Museum

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    Weardale Museum 40th Birthday

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    Children/Family events

    Ireshopeburn

    On the 18th of May the Weardale Museum in Ireshopeburn turns 40, marking four decades of preserving the history and heritage of Weardale and its people.
    To celebrate its 40th birthday the Museum is holding a series of talks and exhibitions…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to2 June 2025
    More info for Weardale Museum 40th Birthday
  6. People walking and looking at plants

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Saturday Stroll - NatureFest Special to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Saturday Stroll - NatureFest Special

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Westgate

    Explore the delicate balance between geology and botany whilst on a walk in Weardale.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025Open 10:30 - 14:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Saturday Stroll - NatureFest Special
  7. People in period dress stand beside two horses

    Add Horses in Harness 2025 to your Itinerary

    Horses in Harness 2025

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Enjoy a special horse-themed weekend at the museum!

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025to8 June 2025
    More info for Horses in Harness 2025
  8. Eleven 'O' One Tommy at sunrise in Seaham

    Talk by Sculptor Ray Lonsdale

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    Type:

    Talks

    Blackhall Library,

    Join sculptor Ray Lonsdale, to discuss his life, work, inspiration and much more!  

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2025
    From:
    29 May 2025
    From:
    30 May 2025
    More info for Talk by Sculptor Ray Lonsdale
  9. Spring Artisan Market at Dalton Park advertising poster

    Add Spring Outdoor Artisan Market to your Itinerary

    Spring Outdoor Artisan Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Murton

    Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of local creativity and flavours with the much-anticipated Spring Outdoor Artisan Market!

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025to18 May 2025
    More info for Spring Outdoor Artisan Market
  10. A Ted Holloway painting

    Ted Holloway: A Bevin Boy Remembered at The Mining Art Gallery

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Eighty years ago, during the Second World War, artist Ted Holloway was conscripted to work in the coal mines as a Bevin Boy.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Oct 2024to8 June 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Ted Holloway: A Bevin Boy Remembered at The Mining Art Gallery
  11. Way mark showing footpath sign

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Nature Walk - High Helbeck to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Nature Walk - High Helbeck

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Brough

    Family friendly 5km circular guided nature walk around the High Helbeck estate that has recently undergone extensive nature recovery work.

    Dates

    From:
    4 June 2025Open 10:30 - 15:00
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Nature Walk - High Helbeck
  12. Pentecost Praise at Durham Cathedral

    Add Pentecost Praise at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Pentecost Praise at Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Religious Event

    Durham

    Celebrate with local churches at Durham Cathedral for Pentecost Praise, a joyous and thankful service.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025Open 18:30 -
    More info for Pentecost Praise at Durham Cathedral
  13. EDAN logo

    Add Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    Loosely, the grid point in question will be that of the EDAN Gallery.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2025to4 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery
  14. 12 people in1940s clothing: men in suits and army uniform, women in skirts and trousers, and two children in coats and hats with a woman pushing a pra

    Add Way Back When: 1940s Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Way Back When: 1940s Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Durham

    Way Back When: 1940s is back for its fifth instalment on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July 2025!

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Way Back When: 1940s Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  15. Hopetown Darlington © Scott Akoz Photography

    Add S&DR200: Railway Pioneers to your Itinerary

    S&DR200: Railway Pioneers

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Station Road, Darlington

    An exhibition looking at the engineering innovation that inspired Stephenson, the father of the railways, leading to the opening of Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2025to22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200: Railway Pioneers
  16. U2 tribute band surrounded by candles.

    Add The Music of U2 by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Music of U2 by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    The Music of U2 by Candlelight.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for The Music of U2 by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  17. Durham Miners' Gala. Crowds enjoying the Gala outside of the County Hotel. Colliery Banners can be seen as the Bands march through the streets.

    Durham Miners' Gala 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham City

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 12th July 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2025
  18. Brancepeth castle golf club

    Add Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2025
    From:
    14 Sept 2025
    More info for Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  19. Railway 200 logo

    Add Railway 200 Talk: “Timothy Hackworth – The Man who Engineered a Future for the Locomotive” – with Mike Norman to your Itinerary

    Railway 200 Talk: “Timothy Hackworth – The Man who Engineered a Future for the Locomotive” – with Mike Norman

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Shildon

    As we’re into the Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary year, we’re teaming up with the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Jane Hackworth-Young to present a series of talks at Timothy Hackworth’s own Institute.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Railway 200 Talk: “Timothy Hackworth – The Man who Engineered a Future for the Locomotive” – with Mike Norman
  20. customers next to nick-nacks and jewellery market stall

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Stanley Market
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