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  1. Add Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle

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    Heritage Open Days

    Peterlee

    Monday 15th September A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle. 10:00am (5 hours) 9 miles, level 2 difficulty. Yvonne Andrews. Start: Apollo Pavilion Car park, SR8 1JS.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Heritage Open Days: A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle

  2. Add Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Whorlton

    An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about ongoing projects and future plans.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light Railway

  3. Add 61 Durham Weekly Market to your Itinerary

    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 61 Durham Weekly Market

  4. S&DR200 - The Whistle Stop

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    Exhibition

    This bespoke touring library exhibition will travel round the region and showcases the Stockton and Darlington Railway's history using high-quality reproductions of important artefacts and documents found and brought together from archives across…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Mar 2025to25 Nov 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - The Whistle Stop

  5. Add Discover the Beauty of Art at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Discover the Beauty of Art at Raby Castle

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    Exhibition

    Staindrop

    Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art at Raby Castle. Our new programme invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and spend an hour truly connecting with the artworks in our collection.…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2025
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    7 Oct 2025
    More info for Discover the Beauty of Art at Raby Castle

  6. Add Diane Rowe - The History of Hawthorn - Seaham Library to your Itinerary

    Diane Rowe - The History of Hawthorn - Seaham Library

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    Talks

    Seaham

    Join local historian Diane Rowe for a talk on the history and geography of the Hawthorn settlement from the 880s to the present day. 

    Dates

    From:
    22 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Diane Rowe - The History of Hawthorn - Seaham Library

  7. Add Heritage Open Days - South Moor Heritage Trail Walk to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - South Moor Heritage Trail Walk

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    Heritage Open Days

    South Moor, Stanley

    Our walk around South Moor Heritage Trail visits prominent locations from a century ago including brickworks, miners rescue station golf course and Memorial Park. Find out about the history and development of the village following this marked trail.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days - South Moor Heritage Trail Walk

  8. Add Stargazing at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Stargazing at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Staindrop

    This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to explore the night sky under the expert guidance of a professional astronomer. Whether you are an experienced stargazer or a newcomer to astronomy, this session promises to provide valuable insights…

    Dates

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    18 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
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    25 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
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    15 Nov 2025Open 18:00 -
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    22 Nov 2025Open 18:00 -
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    13 Dec 2025Open 18:00 -
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    17 Jan 2026Open 18:00 -
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    24 Jan 2026Open 18:00 -
    More info for Stargazing at Raby Castle

  9. Add Heritage Open Days - Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Heritage Open Days - Durham Town Hall

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Durham City

    One of Durham’s best kept secrets, the Town Hall has been a centre of life in this historic city for more than 650 years. Join us for talks and activities including talks from the current Mayor, the Mayor's Bodyguard and the Durham City Freemen.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to13 Sept 2025Open 11:00 -
    From:
    19 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Heritage Open Days - Durham Town Hall

  10. Add Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Chester le Street

    Years ago, six friends celebrated Halloween in a long-abandoned mansion but only five made it out.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 19:00 -
    More info for Murder Mystery Dinner - A Reunion with Murder at Lumley Castle Hotel

  11. 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

  12. Add Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. Andy is back with a brand-new show.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Andy Parsons "Please #@!$ off to Mars" - The Witham

  13. Add 80s, 90s, Noughties and NOW to your Itinerary

    80s, 90s, Noughties and NOW

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Eat, drink and be merry. Strut up the red carpet for 7pm to mingle with your party goers before enjoying a sumptuous three course menu.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to29 Nov 2025
    From:
    5 Dec 2025
    From:
    20 Dec 2025
    More info for 80s, 90s, Noughties and NOW

  14. Add Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    A friendly and informative introduction to an exhibition, the collection or building. Led by The Bowes Museum’s team of Visitor Attendants, Curators and Volunteer Tour Guides, join us for an informal 30-minute tour, everyday at 11:00 to find out…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Spotlight Tour - The Bowes Museum

  15. Add Family Activities: Mask Making Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Mask Making Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Check out our new Telling Tales exhibition and make your own theatre-style mask.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Mask Making Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum

  16. Add New Years Eve Gala Dinner to your Itinerary

    New Years Eve Gala Dinner

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Join us in the grandeur of the Knights Hall to celebrate the arrival of 2025! We will be asking everyone to dress to impress. Arrive at 7pm to a canapes and fizz reception, enjoy a delicious meal served at 8pm, then party the night away with our…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
    More info for New Years Eve Gala Dinner

  17. 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

  18. 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

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

  19. Add Mark Turnbull 'Prince Rupert - The Cavalier and His Conflicts' - Bishop Auckland Library to your Itinerary

    Mark Turnbull 'Prince Rupert - The Cavalier and His Conflicts' - Bishop Auckland Library

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    Type:

    Talks

    Bishop Auckland

    Prince Rupert of The Rhine (nephew to King Charles I) was both the archetypal royalist hero and parliamentarian villain. He was the dashing cavalier; handsome, courageous and determined. But he also had at least 11 derogatory pseudonyms, coined by…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 11:00 -
    More info for Mark Turnbull 'Prince Rupert - The Cavalier and His Conflicts' - Bishop Auckland Library

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

    Bark in the Park - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    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