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  1. Add Durham Brass Festival: NETOA Wurlitzer & Stanhope Silver Band present Brass & Pipes to your Itinerary

    Durham Brass Festival: NETOA Wurlitzer & Stanhope Silver Band present Brass & Pipes

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    Children/Family events

    High Street, Howden-Le-Wear

    Durham Brass Festival proudly partners with the North East Theatre Organ Association and Stanhope Silver Band to present a one-off, commissioned show entitled Brass and Pipes.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Durham Brass Festival: NETOA Wurlitzer & Stanhope Silver Band present Brass & Pipes

  2. Add Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy) to your Itinerary

    Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)

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    Theatre

    Fowlers Yard, Durham

    Does winning the Lottery bring the family together …….. they'd know if they could find it!

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
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    24 Nov 2025to28 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
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    29 Nov 2025Open 14:30 -
    More info for Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman (Comedy)

  3. Add The Curators Series: Joséphine Bowes: Art Collector, Female Artist, and French Impressionism to your Itinerary

    The Curators Series: Joséphine Bowes: Art Collector, Female Artist, and French Impressionism

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    Lecture

    Barnard Castle

    In this insightful talk on Joséphine Bowes, Curator of Fine Art and Design, Dr. Howard Coutts will examine her artistic endeavours, deep understanding of the 1860s French art scene, and passion for collecting contemporary French paintings. Discover…

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Curators Series: Joséphine Bowes: Art Collector, Female Artist, and French Impressionism

  4. Add Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    To ensure everyone can fully enjoy their museum experience, we’ve collaborated with three local schools from across County Durham to create new sensory packs designed to enhance your visit.
    Please ask at Reception if you would like to borrow a…

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum

  5. Add Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Seaham

    Loosely, the grid point in question will be that of the EDAN Gallery.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2025to4 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Grid Point - The EDAN Gallery

  6. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Tom Bolton is back, and this time, he’s not coming alone. He’s bringing some of the most exciting names in magic from outside and within Durham Fringe for a night of mind-blowing illusions!

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 17:30 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Tom Bolton & Friends

  7. Add Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Joséphine: A Woman of Taste and Fashion exhibition.

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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    14 July 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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    18 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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    23 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
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    27 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 11:30
    From:
    5 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
    More info for Spotlight Tour - Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum

  8. Add Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025 to your Itinerary

    Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025

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    Exhibition

    Newton Aycliffe

    Darlington Model Railway club will be hosting its annual exhibition in the Oakleaf Sports Centre but this year helping to celebrate the 200 years of the railway.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Railway 200: Darlington Model Railway Club Exhibition 2025

  9. Add Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts to your Itinerary

    Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    Spanning generations and cultures, each group explored a different part of the museum’s collection and responded through collage, painting, textiles, poetry, printmaking, and interactive installations. Their artworks reflect personal stories,…

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts

  10. Add GNB - 61 Durham Weekly Market to your Itinerary

    GNB - 61 Durham Weekly Market

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    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

  11. Add Car Boot & Antique Fair to your Itinerary

    Car Boot & Antique Fair

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    Antique Fairs

    Tow Law

    Car Boot & Antique Fair.  Large indoor and outdoor space with a cafe serving hot food.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Car Boot & Antique Fair

  12. S&DR200 - Festival Fringe

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    Children/Family events

    The Fringe Festival will include events created by community organisations, local businesses and heritage partners.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to30 Nov 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Festival Fringe

  13. Add Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone to your Itinerary

    Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone

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    Exhibition

    Durham City

    Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone

  14. 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

  15. Add Hardwick Holiday Club 2025 - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Holiday Club 2025 - Hardwick Park

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    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    Join us this August for Hardwick Holiday Club. Each day will offer opportunities to explore and discover a range of outdoor adventures while making new friends, playing games, and learning new skills. Holiday Club will include a themed morning…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2025to15 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
    More info for Hardwick Holiday Club 2025 - Hardwick Park

  16. Add Redworth Hall Wedding Showcase to your Itinerary

    Redworth Hall Wedding Showcase

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    Wedding Fairs and Events

    Newton Aycliffe

    No matter your wedding dreams or style, Redworth Hall Hotel is dedicated to making every detail of your wedding day exactly as you’ve imagined. As one of the most romantic wedding venues in County Durham, we offer the perfect setting for your…

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for Redworth Hall Wedding Showcase

  17. Add A Colliers Life: At Work & Play to your Itinerary

    A Colliers Life: At Work & Play

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    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us at our Colliery and Pit Village, and discover all about a colliers life.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025
    More info for A Colliers Life: At Work & Play

  18. Add FANtastic! at The Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    FANtastic! at The Oriental Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Make a beautiful fan to help you stay cool over the summer!

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for FANtastic! at The Oriental Museum

  19. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Secret Admirers to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Secret Admirers

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    Theatre

    Durham City

    Welcome to the Bureau's Secret One-To-One Surveillance Branch, where every person on earth is keenly surveyed by an FBI Agent! In this musical comedy, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ meets espionage and bureaucracy, as two FBI agents help their awkward…

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025Open 20:30 -
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Secret Admirers

  20. Add Free Family Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Free Family Summer Fun Day

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    Children/Family events

    Helford Road, Peterlee

    Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free  Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Free Family Summer Fun Day