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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 children walking the trail

    Add Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall

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    Children/Family events

    Forest in Teesdale

    Visit High Force Waterfall this summer and enjoy the Little Bees’ Trail — a brand-new, nature-inspired activity for children, included free with your waterfall admission.

    Venue

    High Force Waterfall, Forest-in-Teesdale

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall
  2. People enjoying wild yoga at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, surrounded swans and cygnets.

    Add Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows to your Itinerary

    Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Houghton le Spring

    Join Roy Moor for Wild Yoga, outside at Rainton Meadows. *Please note, this is not a Durham Wildlife Trust event.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows
  3. Audience watching the spectacular fireworks display from the arena: Pyromusical 2024

    Add Pyromusical - Kynren 2025 to your Itinerary

    Pyromusical - Kynren 2025

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    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Toronto, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for the seventh edition of our sensational Pyromusical on Saturday, 1st November 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Pyromusical - Kynren 2025
  4. Heritage Open Days Logo

    Heritage Open Days 2025

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2025
  5. Brancepeth castle golf club

    Add Men's Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club to your Itinerary

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025
    More info for Men's Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  6. Sepia image of No. 1 Locomotive Darlington

    S&DR200 - The Whistle Stop

    Type

    Type:

    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. Sound Bath

    Add Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Staindrop

    Experience a profound and restorative Sound Bath & Meditation session under the expert guidance of Stephen, a highly qualified meditation instructor, set within the tranquil and historic surroundings of Raby Castle. This one-hour session offers an…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 10:00 -
    From:
    8 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle
  8. Exterior view of Escomb Saxon Church

    Add Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    Have a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 17:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon Church
  9. Buble and Bubbles poster with image of Michael Buble and tribute act Alex Hall

    Add Bublé & Bubbles - Party Night to your Itinerary

    Bublé & Bubbles - Party Night

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Join Alex Hall as he swoons the night away with a tribute to Michael Buble.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Bublé & Bubbles - Party Night
  10. Colourful print of autumn leaf shapes

    Add Family Activities: Falling into Autumn - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Falling into Autumn - Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Spot the first signs of autumn and make some autumn leaf art.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Falling into Autumn - Durham University Oriental Museum
  11. Image of The Snowman © Snowman Enterprises

    Add The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra to your Itinerary

    The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    The College, Durham City

    Make this Christmas truly unforgettable with a special screening of the beloved festive classic The Snowman, brought to life by a live performance from a professional orchestra.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra
  12. The five members of Lumas Winds holding musical instruments

    Add Bishop Auckland Music Society Concert to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society Concert

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Music Society's next concert will take place on Friday 5th September 2025, at 7:30 pm with a performance by Lumas Winds (wind quintet).

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society Concert
  13. Staithe & Le Faux Chat.

    Add Staithe & Le Faux Chat - Claypath Delicatessen to your Itinerary

    Staithe & Le Faux Chat - Claypath Delicatessen

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Marius (le faux chat) is a half-Scottish, half-French singer-songwriter. He takes inspiration from a wide range of influences - his album ' White Walls of Silence' aims to evoke the atmosphere of the Scottish islands through sounds, texture and…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00
    More info for Staithe & Le Faux Chat - Claypath Delicatessen
  14. Little girl with fairy wings and a unicorn painted on her forehead

    Add Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors to your Itinerary

    Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Murton

    Join us for a spellbinding adventure this July and August as The Hole in Wand brings a touch of enchantment to Dalton Park with their Summer of Magic. Across selected dates, enjoy magical live magician performances and face painting for little…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  15. Heritage Open Days logo in pink and blue.

    Add Heritage Open Days: Flass Vale and Orchard Tour to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: Flass Vale and Orchard Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Durham City

    Flass Vale is a wooded valley close to the centre of Durham City.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 13:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days: Flass Vale and Orchard Tour
  16. Child colouring in mandala pattern.

    Add Family Activities: Mandala Making - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Mandala Making - Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Paint your own colourful Indian-style mandala onto fabric.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Mandala Making - Durham University Oriental Museum
  17. Emmanuel Sonubi wearing sunglasses and posing with one arm behind his head

    Add Emmanuel Sonubi "Life After Near Death" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Emmanuel Sonubi "Life After Near Death" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    One of the UK's most in-demand comedians, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage, delivering unstoppable energy, razor-sharp wit, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Emmanuel Sonubi "Life After Near Death" - The Witham
  18. RSPB Saltholme Nature Reserve

    Add Guided Walks for Groups - RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

    Guided Walks for Groups - RSPB Saltholme

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Port Clarence, Middlesbrough

    Want to get more out of your visit to RSPB Saltholme? We offer group guided walks! We can tailor the walk route and topic(s) to suit your group.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Guided Walks for Groups - RSPB Saltholme
  19. The Moon © Graham Relf

    Add Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Newbiggin

    ​​​​​​Our self-guided trail this half term holiday is a Moon-themed treasure trail, all part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival
  20. Illustration of a demon with wild eyes.

    Add Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm to your Itinerary

    Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Lintz Lane, Burnopfield

    PSYCHO PATH 2025 promises to be once again the biggest Halloween Event in the UK. Our Multi Award winning Screamathon is now established as a must experience event every year and 2025 will be no different. With more nightmarish attractions and…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to1 Dec 2025
    More info for Psycho Path - Lintz Hall Farm
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