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  1. Add Josh Jones I Haven't Won The Lottery So Here's Another Tour Show - The Witham to your Itinerary

    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

  2. Add The Curator Series: The Bowes Museum in the 20th Century to your Itinerary

    The Curator Series: The Bowes Museum in the 20th Century

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    Lecture

    Barnard Castle

    Discover how The Bowes Museum's collection has changed over time with the influence of 20th century curators, and the wider impact these individuals have had on museums as we know them today in this insightful talk by Dr. Jane Whittaker, Head of…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Curator Series: The Bowes Museum in the 20th Century

  3. Add Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Poetry Walk

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    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

  4. 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)

  5. Add Adults' SUP Lessons - Adventure Access to your Itinerary

    Adults' SUP Lessons - Adventure Access

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham

    Stand Up Paddle boarding or SUP is a unique way of getting out and exploring the water. It is a fantastic way to get started in the world of paddlesports and suitable for all abilities.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2025Open 17:30 -
    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 12:00 -
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    20 Aug 2025Open 17:30 -
    From:
    27 Aug 2025Open 17:30 -
    More info for Adults' SUP Lessons - Adventure Access

  6. Add Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    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. Add Durham Market Hall History Tours to your Itinerary

    Durham Market Hall History Tours

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    Type:

    Walking Event

    Durham City

    Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
    From:
    12 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Durham Market Hall History Tours

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

    Wedding Open Day - Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club

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    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

  9. 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

  10. Add Wreath Making - The Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Wreath Making - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas with a Christmas wreath making workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 16:00
    More info for Wreath Making - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

  11. Add Saturday Outdoor Market to your Itinerary

    Saturday Outdoor Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Durham

    Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Saturday Outdoor Market

  12. Add Railway 200: Rail Bicentenary Variety Concert to your Itinerary

    Railway 200: Rail Bicentenary Variety Concert

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Shildon

    As this is a special year for Shildon and this date is very close to the Railway Institute’s own birthday date (the day when Timothy Hackworth and his friends founded the Institute in 1833) we’re going to have a special concert to bring our…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Railway 200: Rail Bicentenary Variety Concert

  13. Add Gigantic Maize Maze at Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Gigantic Maize Maze at Adventure Valley

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Brasside

    A gigantic Maize Maze has opened at Adventure Valley, the environmentally friendly attraction has opened for a sixth consecutive year.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to1 Sept 2025
    More info for Gigantic Maize Maze at Adventure Valley

  14. Add Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Chester le Street

    Think you’ve got what it takes to be the local quiz champ? Grab your team and prove it at our brand new Resident Quiz Night in The Tipi– now happening every Thursday, 7pm-10pm! 

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2025to14 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Knight of Knowledge - Tipi at Lumley Castle Hotel

  15. 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

  16. Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Coffee Morning to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Coffee Morning

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Sedgefield

    Come and join us for our Coffee Morning! 
    Entry is just £2, which includes a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious slice of cake or a scone.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Coffee Morning

  17. Add Bark in the Park - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Bark in the Park - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Dog-Friendly

    Staindrop

    Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Bark in the Park this September!

    Dates

    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bark in the Park - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  18. Add The Wind in the Willows by Illyria - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Wind in the Willows by Illyria - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Outdoor Cinema and Theatre

    Durham

    Enjoy Kenneth Grahame's timeless tale of friendship, laughter and the lure of adventure! Enjoy the story where it is set: in the great British outdoors, and told by award-winning performers, Illyria Outdoors Theatre.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:45
    More info for The Wind in the Willows by Illyria - Durham Cathedral

  19. Add Mark Simmons "Jest to Impress" to your Itinerary

    Mark Simmons "Jest to Impress"

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    More expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Mark Simmons "Jest to Impress"

  20. Add S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion