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  1. 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

  2. Add Ladies Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Ladies 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:
    29 May 2025
    From:
    27 June 2025
    From:
    12 Sept 2025
    More info for Ladies Opens - Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

  3. S&DR200 - Ghost Train

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    Type:

    Festival

    Darlington and Stockton

    Two major outdoor events inspired by the Stockton and Darlington Railway story.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025
    From:
    28 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Ghost Train

  4. Add Consett Market to your Itinerary

    Consett Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Consett

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Consett Market

  5. Add Bookmark Making at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Bookmark Making at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    This May Half Term, unleash your creativity in our Bookmark Making Workshops, inspired by our new exhibition, The Ushaw Editions.

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2025to29 May 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Bookmark Making at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  6. 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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    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

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

    Wedding Fayres & Open Evenings at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    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
    From:
    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

  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 Boyzlife Live in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Boyzlife Live in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    The College, Durham

    Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden will be performing the greatest hits from Boyzone & Westlife live in Durham Cathedral with their full band in October.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Boyzlife Live in Durham Cathedral

  10. Add Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea to your Itinerary

    Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us and Nat from Northern Sky Designs for an afternoon of creative fun at our Fused Glass Bunch of Flowers Workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bunch of Fused Glass Flowers Workshop & Cream Tea

  11. 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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    Type:

    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

  12. Add The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Orchestra - Durham Cathedral

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    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

  13. Add History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2025to28 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for History of Durham City Walk at Crook Hall Gardens

  14. Add Pool - EDAN Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    Pool - EDAN Art Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    The word 'Pool' has a range of what appear to be very different meanings although they are all related through some notion of 'coming together and sharing'. We can think of anything from pools of water, through pooled gambling 'The Pools', shared…

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2025to12 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Pool - EDAN Art Gallery

  15. Add Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+) to your Itinerary

    Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+)

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Barnard Castle

    Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK – Peter Donegan– and his older brother- Anthony Donegan – present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie's songs plus stories about their legendary father, 'The King of Skiffle' – Lonnie Donegan.

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Lonnie Donegan - The Stories (18+)

  16. Add May Half Term at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    May Half Term at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    Celebrate the May Half Term break here at Ushaw, from Saturday 24 May – Sunday 2 June

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to2 June 2025
    More info for May Half Term at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  17. Add Durham Singers' Concert "Only in Sleep" to your Itinerary

    Durham Singers' Concert "Only in Sleep"

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Brancepeth

    In their summer concert 2025, the Durham Singers will perform music for Evening prayer.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Durham Singers' Concert "Only in Sleep"

  18. Add Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum

  19. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Owengate, Durham City

    An exhilarating show for all lovers of music and poetry.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
    From:
    27 July 2025Open 17:30 - 18:30
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Amity – Back From The Brink

  20. Add Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens