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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. Silver spinner ring and tools.

    Add Silver Spinner Ring Workshop & Cream Tea - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Silver Spinner Ring Workshop & Cream Tea - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Workshop

    Lanchester

    A jewellery making workshop with Simply Smallholding is an experience to remember.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
    More info for Silver Spinner Ring Workshop & Cream Tea - Lanchester Garden Centre
  2. G4 Christmas 2025 - Christmas tree in background

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    G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral

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    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
  3. View of 61 Durham

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    Summer Fun at 61

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    Children/Family events

    High Pittington

    ​​​​​​Join Us for Summer Fun at 61 Durham! Saturday, 23rd August | 12pm – 2pm

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    More info for Summer Fun at 61
  4. Beachgoers at sunrise on the beach in Seaham heading to the sauna

    Add Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access to your Itinerary

    Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access

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    Wellness Event

    Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham

    Are you an early bird? Do you like the feeling of being up and about before the rest of the world? Then join first thing on a morning to watch the sun come up on a new day, feel the sea air on your face whilst you paddle on the North Sea and marvel…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 05:00 -
    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 05:15 -
    From:
    7 Sept 2025Open 05:30 -
    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 05:45 -
    More info for Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access
  5. Idyllic views of Ramside Golf Course

    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

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    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
  6. Someone partaking in an 'Artist Makers' session at The Bowes Museum

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    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2025to3 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
  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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    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. Locomotive pulling a coach pulling a crowd of people

    Add S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion
  9. Men and women dancing

    Add Ballet Black: Shadows to your Itinerary

    Ballet Black: Shadows

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    Dance

    Durham City

    Now in its 23rd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black return to Gala Durham with an exciting new double bill, including Pancho's darkly comic adaptation of Oyinkan Braithwaite's international bestselling novel, My Sister, The Serial Killer.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for Ballet Black: Shadows
  10. Stone font at St Mary the Virgin Church

    Add Heritage Open Days - St Mary the Virgin, Easington to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - St Mary the Virgin, Easington

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    Heritage Open Days

    Easington Village, Peterlee

    A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - St Mary the Virgin, Easington
  11. A festive afternoon tea at the High Force Hotel, a selection of cakes, sandwiches and scones

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    Festive Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    Celebrate the festive season in the heart of the North Pennines National Landscape with our much-loved Festive Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
    From:
    21 Dec 2025Open 16:30 -
    More info for Festive Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel and Waterfall
  12. HOD

    Add Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Peterlee

    Monday 15th September A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle. 10:00am (5 hours) 9 miles, level 2 difficulty. Yvonne Andrews. Start: Apollo Pavilion Car park, SR8 1JS.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle
  13. Wildlife photographs from the exhibition

    Add Exhibition:  Low Barns Photography Group to your Itinerary

    Exhibition: Low Barns Photography Group

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Witton le Wear

    Low Barns Photography Group host the 3rd Annual Photography Exhibition at Low Barns Nature Reserve.  Saturday 23rd August to Wednesday 27th August.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to27 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Exhibition: Low Barns Photography Group
  14. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Join our gardening guru volunteers for a tour of Crook Hall Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    22 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    29 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture
  15. Two children dressed in Halloween costumes at Hall Hill Farm

    Add Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm to your Itinerary

    Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Are you brave enough to come to Hall Hill Farm for a ghoulishly-good time?

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025
    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Spooky Half Term at Hall Hill Farm
  16. Line up details for Derwent Fest 2025

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    Derwent Fest 2025

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    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:
    15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
    More info for Derwent Fest 2025
  17. Exterior of St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Church

    Add Heritage Open Days - St Cuthbert’s Catholic Church to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - St Cuthbert’s Catholic Church

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Durham City

    Visit this simple, peaceful church to rest a while or to see the stunning window by the world-famous Irish stained glass artist Harry Clarke or works by renowned local sculptor Fenwick Lawson.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Heritage Open Days - St Cuthbert’s Catholic Church
  18. Shoppers on Church Street, Seaham at Seaham Seaside Market

    Add Seaham Seaside Market to your Itinerary

    Seaham Seaside Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Seaham

    Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Seaham Seaside Market
  19. St Edmund's Church

    Add Heritage Open Days - Build a Church, Build a Village:  St Edmund’s Church to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Build a Church, Build a Village: St Edmund’s Church

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Edmundbyers

    Build a Lego church and village; exhibition of plans and photos; talk about St Thomas church, Stanhope by Dr Rob Young.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 17:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Build a Church, Build a Village: St Edmund’s Church
  20. Railway 200 logo

    Add Railway 200 Talk: “The Stockton & Darlington Railway – Getting America on Track” – with Jonathan Ratcliffe to your Itinerary

    Railway 200 Talk: “The Stockton & Darlington Railway – Getting America on Track” – with Jonathan Ratcliffe

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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:
    17 Sept 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Railway 200 Talk: “The Stockton & Darlington Railway – Getting America on Track” – with Jonathan Ratcliffe
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