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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. Bride sitting in a room staged for a boho wedding reception at Runa Farm

    Add Wedding Open day - Runa Farm to your Itinerary

    Wedding Open day - Runa Farm

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    Type:

    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Barnard Castle

    Please come along and see Runa Farm for yourself in all its glory whilst sampling our complimentary cocktails!

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Wedding Open day - Runa Farm
  2. Two people in military uniforms - Remembrance Sunday

    Add Remembrance Sunday 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Remembrance Sunday 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    We will be holding special commemorations at the museum for Remembrance Sunday.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Nov 2025
    More info for Remembrance Sunday 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  3. ©TheBowesMuseum. Paintings collected by founders, Joséphine and John Bowes

    Add Paintings Collected by Madame Bowes' by John Findlay - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Paintings Collected by Madame Bowes' by John Findlay - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Lecture

    Barnard Castle

    Uncover the history behind the thousands of items collected by founders, Joséphine and John Bowes for the museum’s collection.

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Paintings Collected by Madame Bowes' by John Findlay - The Bowes Museum
  4. Exterior image of Brancepeth Castle through the trees.

    Add Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025 to your Itinerary

    Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025

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    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Durham

    Three-Day Summer Craft Fair at Brancepeth Castle (25–27 July 2025): Explore over 70 indoor and outdoor craft stalls, offering unique handmade creations like art, pottery, ironwork, woodwork, jewellery, textiles, garden plants, and more. Try craft…

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2025
  5. S&DR 200 logo

    S&DR200 Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    The 27 September 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), which gave birth to the modern railway. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the nine-month S&DR200 Festival will take place across…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to30 Nov 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Festival
  6. Railway 200 logo

    Add Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025 to your Itinerary

    Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Newton Aycliffe

    Darlington Model Railway club will be hosting its annual exhibition in the Oakleaf Sports Centre but this year helping to celebrate the 200 years of the railway.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025
  7. Poster promoting Howdy Show at Peterlee Pavilion - illustration of cowboys on horseback.

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    Howdy - A Country Pop Extravaganza Show

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    Type:

    Dance

    Peterlee

    HOWDY, PETERLEE! Saddle up for the ULTIMATE Country and Western Show — Live music, line dancin', games, prizes, and a FREE glass of Moonshine to get you rollin'!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 14:30 - 19:00
    More info for Howdy - A Country Pop Extravaganza Show
  8. Close up image of Spring Gentians

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Teesdale Flora - Guided Walk to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Teesdale Flora - Guided Walk

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Teesdale

    A guided walk with botanist Lizzie Maddison who will share her knowledge about the unique combination of arctic-alpine species with others from southern Europe which make Teesdale special.

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025Open 10:30 - 13:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Teesdale Flora - Guided Walk
  9. Ramside Hall Spring Moon Market

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    Ramside Hall Moon Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Durham

    Getting spring ready with the beautiful Ramside Hall Hotel for an evening of Mediumship, healing and fabulous shopping.

    Dates

    From:
    18 May 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00
    More info for Ramside Hall Moon Market
  10. Painting of a theatre auditorium showing audience in period dress

    Add Bishop Auckland Choral Society at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Choral Society at Auckland Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    This summer, we are delighted to welcome Bishop Auckland Choral Society to Auckland Palace for a spectacular evening of music.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Bishop Auckland Choral Society at Auckland Palace
  11. man looking at a hot air balloon in the shape of a brain

    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
  12. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Passport to Nature: May Dawn Chorus Walk (half term event) - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: May Dawn Chorus Walk (half term event) - Hardwick Park

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Sedgefield

    As the seasons change, Hardwick Park comes alive with the sounds of the season's first birdsong. Join us for a special early morning walk to experience the breathtaking May Dawn Chorus.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2025Open 05:00 - 07:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: May Dawn Chorus Walk (half term event) - Hardwick Park
  13. Gareth Davies-Jones

    A Troubadour Journey

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Folk singer Gareth Davies-Jones is walking from Lindisfarne to Durham using St Oswald's Way and The Way of Light and doing a series of small concerts on the way.

    Venue

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025to20 June 2025
    More info for A Troubadour Journey
  14. A man in period dress standing beside a vintage car in Beamish Museum's town

    Add Festival of Transport 2025 to your Itinerary

    Festival of Transport 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us for a festival of all things transport!

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for Festival of Transport 2025
  15. Interior of Durham Cathedral and view of Rose Window

    Add The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 20:45
    More info for The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral
  16. Olga Wojtas smiling.

    Olga Wojtas - ‘My Life of Crime’ - Bishop Auckland Library

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Bishop Auckland

    Join Olga Wojtas, an unconventional writer of crime fiction, for a talk about her books and her writing background.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Olga Wojtas - ‘My Life of Crime’ - Bishop Auckland Library
  17. S&DR200 logo

    S&DR200 - Invention Challenge

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    S&DR200 and Little Inventors are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway with the S&DR Invention Challenge, inviting Year 5–8 students from Stockton, Darlington, and Durham to reimagine the 4,000 miles of disused…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2025to31 July 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Invention Challenge
  18. Shapes and textures in the parkland used to create an outdoor-inspired collage

    Add Artist Makers: Natural Creations to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers: Natural Creations

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Take inspiration from shapes and textures in the parkland and create an outdoor-inspired collage using natural materials to highlight the importance of caring for our outdoor spaces and wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Artist Makers: Natural Creations
  19. Marathon Runners - Durham Coast Marathon.

    Add Durham Coast Half Marathon to your Itinerary

    Durham Coast Half Marathon

    Type

    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
  20. Flower arrangement using a selection of pink flowers

    Add Ferryhill Sedgefield & District Flower Club Demonstration to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill Sedgefield & District Flower Club Demonstration

    Type

    Type:

    Demonstration

    Sedgefield

    Flower demonstration by Ann Simpson titled Willow, Wood and Wine.

    Dates

    From:
    17 June 2025Open 19:15 - 21:30
    More info for Ferryhill Sedgefield & District Flower Club Demonstration
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