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  1. 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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    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

  2. Add Wedding Fayres & Open Evenings at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Wedding Fayres & Open Evenings at South Causey Inn

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Stanley

    South Causey Inn in County Durham offers a unique and picturesque setting, with four distinct venues to choose from. Whether you prefer a small, intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, South Causey Inn can tailor your wedding to your specific…

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00
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    2 July 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00
    More info for Wedding Fayres & Open Evenings at South Causey Inn

  3. Add The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation to your Itinerary

    The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation

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    Talks

    Durham City

    The Brass Band Conference is an annual event and awards ceremony providing an unmissable opportunity for brass banders from across the country to learn, share and network.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025
    More info for The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation

  4. Add Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Family Fun

    Lanchester

    Join us for another exciting Bath Bomb Workshop that's perfect for keeping the kids entertained! They'll love creating their own colourful, fizzy bath bombs in this hands-on, creative session!

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  5. Add Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by the writing of Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  6. Add Landscape Painting Workshop to your Itinerary

    Landscape Painting Workshop

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    Arts & Crafts

    Staindrop

    Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Raby Castle’s picturesque surroundings through a unique landscape painting workshop led by artist and tutor Jo Pickering. This workshop offers participants the rare opportunity to develop their artistic…

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Landscape Painting Workshop

  7. Add Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space and summer fun like no other.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025
    More info for Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  8. Add Bon Jovi Forever to your Itinerary

    Bon Jovi Forever

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    'One wild night tour' – The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Bon Jovi Forever

  9. Add Singing Break at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    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

  10. Add Alys Always by Lucinda Cox (Psychological Drama) to your Itinerary

    Alys Always by Lucinda Cox (Psychological Drama)

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Fowlers Yard, Durham

    After helping at the scene of a fatal accident, Frances finds her life changed.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 14:30 -
    From:
    22 Sept 2025to26 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 14:30 -
    More info for Alys Always by Lucinda Cox (Psychological Drama)

  11. 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

  12. Add Bowburn Toy & Train Collectors Fair to your Itinerary

    Bowburn Toy & Train Collectors Fair

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    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Bowburn

    The North East's oldest Toy & Train Collectors Fair. Vintage, new and collectables . From Hornby to Harry Potter.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00
    More info for Bowburn Toy & Train Collectors Fair

  13. Add Barnard Castle Market to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle Market

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    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

  14. Add Hanging Basket Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Hanging Basket Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Bargate Bank, Lanchester

    Join us for an afternoon of floral fun at our very first Hanging Basket Workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025Open 15:00 - 16:30
    More info for Hanging Basket Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  15. Add Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    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:
    15 June 2025Open 10:00 -
    From:
    6 July 2025Open 10:00 -
    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 10:00 -
    From:
    8 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle

  16. Add A Talk by Dr Paul Davison: The Role of the Forensic Medical Practitioner in Suspected Crime to your Itinerary

    A Talk by Dr Paul Davison: The Role of the Forensic Medical Practitioner in Suspected Crime

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    Type:

    Talks

    Thornley

    After a hugely successful talk earlier in the year, we welcome back Dr Davison to delve deeper into his role as a Forensic Medical Practitioner.

    Dates

    From:
    2 June 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for A Talk by Dr Paul Davison: The Role of the Forensic Medical Practitioner in Suspected Crime

  17. Add S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Shildon

    The exhibition will feature the winning entries from a competition to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Young Railway Photographer of the Year exhibition at Locomotion

  18. Add The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Durham

    The HandleBards return to Wharton Park in summer 2025. Make the most of the early bird offer, tickets make a great Christmas gift. Book here for The Handlebards. - make the most of the early bird offer - visit and search for Wharton Park.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 18:30 -
    More info for The HandleBards: Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park

  19. Add The Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by CBS Theatre Group to your Itinerary

    The Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by CBS Theatre Group

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    Theatre

    Consett

    Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, and music from the animated Disney film in 2002, this story is set in 1482 in Paris; the deformed Cathedral bell ringer Quasimodo and his guardian Archdeacon Claude Frollo are central to the tale.

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2025to7 June 2025Open 19:15 -
    More info for The Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by CBS Theatre Group

  20. 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