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  1. Add A Dove Among a Flock of Old Crows: Women Traditional Musicians in England - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    A Dove Among a Flock of Old Crows: Women Traditional Musicians in England - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    When exploring traditional music, why do we find so little information about its women musicians? Katie Howson ranges across England, looks across the Irish Sea and the Atlantic (and even further afield) to discover more about them. Through music,…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
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  2. Add Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a festive Advent candle wreath workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this seasonal session, you’ll create a traditional wreath…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -
    More info for Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  3. Add Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study to your Itinerary

    Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study

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    Lecture

    Elvet Riverside, New Elvet

    Yearly, October – April: The Centre for Foreign Language Study at Durham University offers evening language courses which are open to all. Languages available include Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian,…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2026to11 Dec 2026
    From:
    18 Jan 2027to19 Mar 2027
    More info for Evening Language Courses - The Centre for Foreign Language Study

  4. Add Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

  5. Add Pumpkin Flower Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Pumpkin Flower Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Arts & Crafts

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a charming autumn pumpkin flower workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this hands-on seasonal session, you’ll transform a pumpkin into a…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 10:30 -
    More info for Pumpkin Flower Workshop with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  6. Add Fyfe Dangerfield In Concert at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Fyfe Dangerfield In Concert at The Bowes Museum

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    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Following a stunning performance at The Bowes Museum last year, enjoy another unforgettable evening with Brit-nominated singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield, best known as the frontman of the critically acclaimed band Guillemots.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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  7. Add The Social and Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence to your Itinerary

    The Social and Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence

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    Talks

    Durham City

    he County Durham Fabians group welcome guests to come along to a talk on the social and economic impact of artificial intelligence by Adam Shaw, Sir Samuel Brittan Fellow at the Financial Times.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 14:30
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  8. Add Saturday Outdoor Market to your Itinerary

    Saturday Outdoor Market

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    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 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Saturday Outdoor Market

  9. Add Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    This December, settle in for some much-loved Christmas movies in the Exhibition Hall Theatre. Experience the festive mischief of The Grinch, the timeless magic of It’s a Wonderful Life and the hilarious Christmas spirit of Elf—all on the big screen,…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 12:30 -
    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 12:30 -
    More info for Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  10. Add October Half Term - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    October Half Term - The Bowes Museum

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    October Half Term

    Barnard Castle

    This October Half Term, families can enjoy a lively mix of creative and nature-inspired activities across The Bowes Museum's galleries, creative spaces and parkland.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for October Half Term - The Bowes Museum

  11. Add Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Festival

    Newbiggin

    Discover the hidden creatures of the night on a guided evening family walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale. Join the North Pennines National Landscape team as we explore the fascinating lives of moths, bats, owls and other…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Discover the Creatures of the Night - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  12. Add Durham parkrun to your Itinerary

    Durham parkrun

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    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Stockton Rd , Durham

    A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Jan 2026to26 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham parkrun

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

    Durham Brick Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Family Fun

    Bearpark, Durham

    On the weekend of Sat 19 & Sun 20 September 2026, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show. In collaboration with Brick Alley LEGO®️User Group, discover a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Durham Brick Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  14. Add Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn

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    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Step into the magic of Christmas at South Causey Inn’s Santa Sundays... Join us in the enchanting Old Barn on 6th, 13th or 20th of December for a truly unforgettable festive experience the whole family will love. From the moment you arrive, the…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -
    From:
    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -
    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 11:30 -
    More info for Santa Sunday's - South Causey Inn

  15. Add A Magical Christmas Stay - High Force Waterfall and Hotel to your Itinerary

    A Magical Christmas Stay - High Force Waterfall and Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    A relaxed countryside Christmas getaway in County Durham Looking for the perfect rural escape this festive season? Spend Christmas in the heart of the North Pennines National Landscape at High Force Hotel – a beautiful country hotel beside one of…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Dec 2026to27 Dec 2026
    More info for A Magical Christmas Stay - High Force Waterfall and Hotel

  16. Add Halloween Shopping Market - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Halloween Shopping Market - South Causey Inn

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    Halloween

    Stanley

    Join us at South Causey Inn for a spooktacular morning of Halloween fun, shopping and treats! Get your costumes at the ready and join us at South Causey Inn for a spooktacular Halloween morning packed with shopping, treats and family fun!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 14:00
    More info for Halloween Shopping Market - South Causey Inn

  17. Add East Anglian Tunes Workshop - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    East Anglian Tunes Workshop - Durham Folk Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Learn tunes in the East Anglian tradition with master melodeon player Katie Howson.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for East Anglian Tunes Workshop - Durham Folk Festival

  18. Add Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall Hotel

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    Walking Event

    Seaham

    Step beyond the gates of Seaham Hall and discover the stories, heritage, and coastal beauty that have shaped Seaham through the years, guided by those who know it best.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Seaham Stories: A Coastal Walking Tour - Seaham Hall Hotel

  19. Add Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Festival

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    The event at Grassholme Observatory, will begin with a welcome from the lead astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11…

    Venue

    Grassholme Observatory, Teesdale

    Dates

    From:
    21 Oct 2026to22 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    From:
    29 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Astronomy and Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  20. Add Wild Deer Trail Run – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Wild Deer Trail Run – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Sporting Event

    Darlington

    Wild Deer Events are returning to our beautiful Deer Park for their annual trail run on 20th September 2026. Participants can sign up for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the stunning grounds of Raby Castle and the wider estate, through the 200…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 -
    More info for Wild Deer Trail Run – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens