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  1. Add British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Explore the birth of British landscape painting through works by 18th-century masters including Gainsborough, Reynolds, Stubbs, and Wilson. Set within the historic apartments of Bishop Trevor, this exhibition charts the rise of a genre that shaped…

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025to30 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace

  2. Add Murder Mystery Dinner - Digger & The Deadly Diamond at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner - Digger & The Deadly Diamond at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Chester le Street

    Renowned explorer Digger Jones has just returned from his most daring expedition yet—bringing with him the largest diamond ever discovered. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - Digger & The Deadly Diamond at Lumley Castle Hotel

  3. Add Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Put on your dancing shoes and party the night away to classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Decades Disco at Beamish Hall Hotel

  4. Add Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Pop-Disco powerhouse BONEY M. will be performing live inside Durham Cathedral on Friday 24th October 2025!

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Boney M Live at Durham Cathedral

  5. Add The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail at Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail at Raby Castle Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Enchanted Christmas Trail at The Plotters’ Forest – Day & Evening Experiences. Step into a world of festive wonder this Christmas.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025
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    22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025
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    29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
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    3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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    6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
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    10 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
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    13 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
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    17 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025
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    29 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to4 Jan 2026
    More info for The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail at Raby Castle Park and Gardens

  6. Add Sip n Paint - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Sip n Paint - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Chester le Street

    Let your creativity flow and release your inner artist with The Paint and Sip Party Co.  

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Sip n Paint - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

  7. Add Tapas Night with Live Music from Joe Metcalfe - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Tapas Night with Live Music from Joe Metcalfe - High Farm Holiday Park

    Type

    Type:

    Food Events

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an evening filled with acoustic sing-along anthems performed by the talented Joe Metcalfe.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 22:30
    More info for Tapas Night with Live Music from Joe Metcalfe - High Farm Holiday Park

  8. Add Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio - Palace Green Library

  9. Add Bishop Auckland Market to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Bishop Auckland

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Bishop Auckland Market

  10. Add Wedding Open Day - Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club to your Itinerary

    Wedding Open Day - Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club

    Type

    Type:

    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Darlington

    Experience the magic of Hall Garth Hotel, nestled in its expansive 70-acre parkland. Our enchanting venue offers a picturesque setting with hidden gardens, graceful weeping willows, and charming kissing bridges, perfect for capturing those timeless…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
    More info for Wedding Open Day - Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club

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

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

    Type

    Type:

    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

  12. Add Birdwatching for Beginners - RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

    Birdwatching for Beginners - RSPB Saltholme

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    Type:

    Walking Event

    Port Clarence, Middlesbrough

    Whether you're brand new to birdwatching or simply looking to brush up on the basics, join us for our relaxed, beginner-friendly birdwatching walks each month.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Birdwatching for Beginners - RSPB Saltholme

  13. Add The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Swifties, get ready to sing your heart out, swap your bracelets, share the love and Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is here, and it's pure magic!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

  14. Add Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore to your Itinerary

    Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    This family friendly exhibition features a selection of artefacts from across the Durham University collections to help tell the stories of local folktales. 

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

  15. Add Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Event

    The College, Durham

    Discover the hidden history of the woods and riverbanks that form the spectacular setting for the cathedral. Explore their historic features and trace their change from defensive site to Victorian pleasure garden on this 1.5-mile-long walk.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Riverbanks History Walk - Durham Cathedral

  16. Add SEND outdoor games with Smile Through Sport: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    SEND outdoor games with Smile Through Sport: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Have a go at a variety of games and activities with trained coaches. Sessions will be tailored to the needs and interests of participating young people on the day.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    From:
    28 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for SEND outdoor games with Smile Through Sport: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

  17. Add S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Station Road, Darlington

    An exhibition reflecting on the history of steam railways and how the rail industry is gearing up for a second revolution driven by the growing green technologies sector in Teesside.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future

  18. Add New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant to your Itinerary

    New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant

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    Type:

    New Years Eve

    Durham City

    Say goodbye to the old and toast in the new with an evening of sensational food, entertainment and great company in our Józef’s Riverside restaurant.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Dec 2025
    More info for New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant

  19. Add Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

  20. Add Maize Maze to your Itinerary

    Maize Maze

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Embark on an exciting hunt through our 4-acre trail. Our Maize Maze is brand new for 2025 with twists, turns and dead ends!!

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Maize Maze