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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. Characters from the Murder Mystery Dinner at Lumley Castle

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    Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder in Wonderland at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Chester le Street

    Step into the story… where the ending is deadly.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - Murder in Wonderland at Lumley Castle Hotel
  2. RSCM singing break, exterior shot of Auckland Palace and photo of Joanna Forbes L'Estrange.

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    Singing Break at Auckland Palace

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    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    An inspirational and uplifting weekend of singing in the company of composer, singer and music director Joanna Forbes l'Estrange in the magnificent setting of Auckland Palace. Participants will have the opportunity to sing Joanna's major new work, A…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Singing Break at Auckland Palace
  3. Children and families enjoying the 'Forest of Light' at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
    More info for Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
  4. Carriage pass to 'West Door of Westminster Abbey'

    Add Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Historical

    Staindrop

    Raby's hugely popular tour commemorating the castle's historic links with royalty returns for 2025. Beginning with Raby's origins as a manor belonging to King Canute in the early 11th century, we will guide you through almost 1,000 years of Raby's…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 10:00 -
    From:
    11 Oct 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Special Tour: Raby and The Royal Family - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  5. The North Pennines on a sunny day

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    Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Forest in Teesdale

    A guided circular walk in celebration of the Pennine Way’s 60th anniversary starting from The Langdon Beck Hotel.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2025Open 09:30 - 14:30
    More info for Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature
  6. Arrangement of white flowers around a circular frame

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    Cestrian Flower Club

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    Type:

    Demonstration

    Chester-le-Street

    Flower arranging demonstration by Julia Louden.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2025Open 18:45 - 21:30
    More info for Cestrian Flower Club
  7. A woman and her two children looking at the Ladybird Exhibition at Ushaw.

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    The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists. This summer, see The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists in our family-focused exhibition which celebrates the art of the Ladybird book artists from the 1940s to the 1970s.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  8. New Years Eve Gala Dinner

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    New Years Eve Gala Dinner

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    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall to celebrate the arrival of 2025! We will be asking everyone to dress to impress. Arrive at 7pm to a canapes and fizz reception, enjoy a delicious meal served at 8pm, then party the night away with our…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    More info for New Years Eve Gala Dinner
  9. Children on a mini tour in Durham Cathedral

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    Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Bringing history to life this summer with crafts, storytelling and mini-tours.

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral
  10. 'Re-Take That' performing on stage

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    Re-Take That - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Re-Take That - Durham Cathedral
  11. stars in sky by High Force Hotel

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    Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    Type:

    Dark Skies

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025to29 Mar 2026
    More info for Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
  12. Brancepeth castle golf club

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    Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Type:

    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:
    14 Sept 2025
    More info for Mixed Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  13. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    From summer sonnets to autumn anthologies, wintery works to springtime stanzas, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025to15 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk
  14. Families enjoying the facilities at Wharton Park

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    Active Fridays at Wharton Park

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Primary school aged children in receipt of free school meals can take part in free fitness activities and games at Wharton Park Active Friday workshops over the summer holiday period.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to29 Aug 2025
    More info for Active Fridays at Wharton Park
  15. Josh Jones reclining in a chair

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    Josh Jones I Haven't Won The Lottery So Here's Another Tour Show - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    I Haven't Won The Lottery So Here's Another Tour Show.

    Star of Would I Lie To You? (BBC1), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (CH4), Comedy Central Live, House of Games (BBC2), Dancing On Ice (ITV), The Stand Up Sketch…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Josh Jones I Haven't Won The Lottery So Here's Another Tour Show - The Witham
  16. Baker making a large, decorative loaf of bread at Beamish Museum

    Add Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us to experience traditional harvest celebrations!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  17. Someone holding a tortoise in their hand.

    Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden
  18. poster with details of market with an image of 61 Durham in the background

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    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
  19. 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

    Type

    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
  20. Mark Watson leaning against a wall

    Add Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    20 years in stand-up for the 'Taskmaster' cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner.

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Mark Watson "Before It Overtakes Us" - The Witham
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