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  1. Add Mysterious Mummies at The Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Mysterious Mummies at The Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Learn how archaeologists study Ancient Egyptian mummies and make an x-ray of your own!

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Mysterious Mummies at The Oriental Museum

  2. Add Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
    More info for Organ Recital Series at Auckland Palace

  3. Add Children's Halloween Party to your Itinerary

    Children's Halloween Party

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Peterlee

    Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at Peterlee's Children's Halloween Party.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for Children's Halloween Party

  4. Add Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September head to Ushaw for their Viking Weekend where history comes alive!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  5. Add The Curators Series: Joséphine Bowes as a Collector of Ceramics in the 19th Century to your Itinerary

    The Curators Series: Joséphine Bowes as a Collector of Ceramics in the 19th Century

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    Type:

    Lecture

    Barnard Castle

    Explore Joséphine Bowes' journey as a collector, focusing on her passion for ceramics in this insightful talk by Curator of Fine Art and Design, Dr. Howard Coutts.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Curators Series: Joséphine Bowes as a Collector of Ceramics in the 19th Century

  6. Add Railway 200 Talk: “Teesdale Tracks and Derailing Dukes” – with Chris Lloyd to your Itinerary

    Railway 200 Talk: “Teesdale Tracks and Derailing Dukes” – with Chris Lloyd

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    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:
    16 July 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Railway 200 Talk: “Teesdale Tracks and Derailing Dukes” – with Chris Lloyd

  7. Add Durham Brass Festival: NETOA Wurlitzer & Stanhope Silver Band present Brass & Pipes to your Itinerary

    Durham Brass Festival: NETOA Wurlitzer & Stanhope Silver Band present Brass & Pipes

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    High Street, Howden-Le-Wear

    Durham Brass Festival proudly partners with the North East Theatre Organ Association and Stanhope Silver Band to present a one-off, commissioned show entitled Brass and Pipes.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Durham Brass Festival: NETOA Wurlitzer & Stanhope Silver Band present Brass & Pipes

  8. Add Passport to Nature: Bat and Moth Evening (Summer Holiday Event) - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: Bat and Moth Evening (Summer Holiday Event) - Hardwick Park

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    As the sun sets and the night comes alive, join us at Hardwick Park to explore the mysterious world of bats and moths. Discover the wonders of these nocturnal creatures, learn about the vital roles they play in our ecosystem and gain insight into…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: Bat and Moth Evening (Summer Holiday Event) - Hardwick Park

  9. Add Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Talks

    Durham

    Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in Britain’s legal history. First issued in 1215, it established the principle that everyone, including the King, is subject to the law and it guaranteed new individual rights.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2025Open 14:00 -
    More info for Magna Carta and its Influence Today: A Durham Cathedral Institute Debate - Durham Cathedral

  10. North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2025 – running for a week between Friday 24 October and Sunday 2 November.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025

  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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Barnard Castle Market

  12. Add Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle

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

    Christmas Lunch - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Type:

    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

  14. S&DR200 - Ghost Train

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Darlington and Stockton

    Two major outdoor events inspired by the Stockton and Darlington Railway story.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025
    From:
    28 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Ghost Train

  15. Add Shakespeare in Love - Whorlton Village Green to your Itinerary

    Shakespeare in Love - Whorlton Village Green

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Whorlton

    The Castle Players invite you to experience a heartwarming tale of love, theatre, and passion!

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025Open 18:00 - 21:30
    More info for Shakespeare in Love - Whorlton Village Green

  16. Add Guided Walks for Groups - RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

    Guided Walks for Groups - RSPB Saltholme

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    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

  17. Add Durham Fringe Festival: The Debrief to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: The Debrief

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    6 Back Silver Street, Durham City

    Award-winning Rational Madness Theatre presents Paul Levy's unique and disturbing solo theatre examination of Life after Near Death.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Open 15:00 - 15:50
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: The Debrief

  18. Add Senior Mens Team of 4 Open - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa to your Itinerary

    Senior Mens Team of 4 Open - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Events

    Durham

    Senior Mens Team of 4 Open.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2025
    More info for Senior Mens Team of 4 Open - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

  19. Add Durham Constabulary MVC and The Rainbow Singers to your Itinerary

    Durham Constabulary MVC and The Rainbow Singers

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Coxhoe, Durham

    Durham Constabulary MVC Are delighted to announce a joint concert with The Rainbow Singers. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Durham Constabulary MVC and The Rainbow Singers

  20. Add Durham Brass Festival: BRASS Boat Cruises Das Brass to your Itinerary

    Durham Brass Festival: BRASS Boat Cruises Das Brass

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    This year, Brass Festival will take over the streets…and the water too! Cruise along the River Wear on the Prince Bishop, with our fantastic street bands onboard.

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2025Open 15:00 -
    More info for Durham Brass Festival: BRASS Boat Cruises Das Brass