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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. Chinese Stone Mask

    Add Fakes and Forgeries at The Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Fakes and Forgeries at The Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Be a detective and hunt down some objects that might not be exactly what they seem and make one of your own.

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Fakes and Forgeries at The Oriental Museum
  2. Close up of a dragonfly on a twig in water.

    Add Dragonfly Walk - RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

    Dragonfly Walk - RSPB Saltholme

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    Type:

    Walking Event

    Port Clarence, Middlesbrough

    It's not just birds you can see at RSPB Saltholme- we are a haven for a huge array of wildlife, including many Dragonfly species!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 13:30 - 15:30
    More info for Dragonfly Walk - RSPB Saltholme
  3. Photo of Author Sam Frances, and her novel 'All Eyes On You;

    Add National Crime Reading Month - Sam Frances to your Itinerary

    National Crime Reading Month - Sam Frances

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    Type:

    Talks

    Durham

    Join Sam Frances for a talk about her thrilling debut crime novel, the first instalment in the DS Alice Washington series. 

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2025Open 14:00 -
    More info for National Crime Reading Month - Sam Frances
  4. Marathon Runners - Durham Coast Marathon.

    Add Durham Coast Half Marathon to your Itinerary

    Durham Coast Half Marathon

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Dawdon, Seaham

    Trail Outlaws presents the Durham Coastal Trail Half Marathon. This race was previously hosted by the National Trust and is a very popular and challenging half marathon. Set on the scenic Durham Coastal Path. Whether you are starting out on the…

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Durham Coast Half Marathon
  5. The Durham Ghost Whisperer with Durham Cathedral in the background at night

    Walking with the Ghosts of Durham

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham City

    Join the Ghost Whisperer for a guided walk around the city of Durham revealing some of the history and ghosts from Durham's dark past. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025
    More info for Walking with the Ghosts of Durham
  6. A portrait  of Joséphine Bowes

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    Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026
    More info for Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
  7. Actor playing the part of Shakespeare in Love at Raby Castle

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    Shakespeare in Love - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle

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    Theatre

    Staindrop

    The Castle Players invite you to experience a heart-warming tale of love, theatre, and passion, set in the beautiful surroundings of Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Shakespeare in Love - Open Air Theatre at Raby Castle
  8. EDAN logo

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    Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Seaham

    EDAN Members' Themed Exhibition. This is our major themed exhibition for the year.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2025to15 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery
  9. Copyright - Dash Photography. Couple embracing on their wedding day.

    Add Wedding Open Day - Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club to your Itinerary

    Wedding Open Day - Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club

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    Type:

    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Darlington

    Experience the magic of Hall Garth Hotel, nestled in its expansive 70-acre parkland. Our enchanting venue offers a picturesque setting with hidden gardens, graceful weeping willows, and charming kissing bridges, perfect for capturing those timeless…

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
    From:
    27 July 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Wedding Open Day - Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club
  10. Close up of Tom Bolton holding a suit of aces which cover one side of his face.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Tom Bolton is back, and this time, he’s not coming alone. He’s bringing some of the most exciting names in magic from outside and within Durham Fringe for a night of mind-blowing illusions!

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 17:30 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends
  11. Text reads, 'Ramside Golf Day' against a photograph of Ramside Golf Course.

    Add St Cuthbert's Golf Day - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa to your Itinerary

    St Cuthbert's Golf Day - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Type:

    Golf Events

    Durham

    Ramside Golf Day in aid of St Cuthbert's Hospice.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025
    More info for St Cuthbert's Golf Day - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
  12. Artist Dinah Kelly in her studio

    Add Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone to your Itinerary

    Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham City

    Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone
  13. Lumley Castle Tipi Wedding - softly lit with fairy lights

    Add Tipi Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle to your Itinerary

    Tipi Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Chester le Street

    Are you engaged and still looking for the perfect venue? Come and experience the magic of our Summer Tipi! 

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
    More info for Tipi Wedding Showcase - Lumley Castle
  14. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Step into Crook Hall Gardens' past on a guided tour.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Apr 2025to29 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links
  15. poster with details of market with an image of 61 Durham in the background

    Add GNB - 61 Durham Weekly Market to your Itinerary

    GNB - 61 Durham Weekly Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    High Pittington

    61 Weekly Market, every Wednesday.

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2025to29 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for GNB - 61 Durham Weekly Market
  16. A match at Seat Unique Riverside on a sunny day, Lumley Castle pictured in the background.

    Add International Cricket Returns to Durham Riverside in 2025 to your Itinerary

    International Cricket Returns to Durham Riverside in 2025

    Chester le Street

    Durham Cricket have once again secured two England international fixtures in 2025. Both the men’s and women’s teams will play at Durham's Banks Homes Riverside ground in Chester le Street in prime summer slots.

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025Open 13:00 -
    More info for International Cricket Returns to Durham Riverside in 2025
  17. 2 Photos: one of an organist, and the other Durham Cathedral's magnificent 98-stop Willis/Harrison organ.

    Add Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Organ Recital Series 2025. Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm. 

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025to22 Oct 2025
    More info for Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  18. Sam Slatcher smiling and playing guitar on public transport, standing with four women who are also smiling.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Passengers & Pioneers to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Passengers & Pioneers

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Original folk songs by Sam Slatcher featuring poetry from award winning North East poets that celebrates the bicentenary of the modern railway.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 17:00 -
    From:
    25 July 2025Open 17:00 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Passengers & Pioneers
  19. A line of people walking through a hay meadow

    Add National Meadows Day – Family Friendly to your Itinerary

    National Meadows Day – Family Friendly

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Holwick

    Celebrate National Meadows Day at this family friendly event. Join in the fun and creative activities for families and adults interested in nature, farming and cultural heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for National Meadows Day – Family Friendly
  20. Durham Singers performing in St Brandon's Church in 2023

    Add Durham Singers' Concert "Only in Sleep" to your Itinerary

    Durham Singers' Concert "Only in Sleep"

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Brancepeth

    In their summer concert 2025, the Durham Singers will perform music for Evening prayer.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Durham Singers' Concert "Only in Sleep"
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