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Summer Highlights

From festivals and fetes to vintage vehicles and open air theatre, enjoy a packed summer of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.

Embrace the warmth and vibrancy of summer in Durham with our curated guide to seasonal highlights. Discover a plethora of events, from lively festivals and outdoor performances to family-friendly activities and cultural showcases. Immerse yourself in the richness of summer arts, enjoy open-air concerts, and savor culinary delights at seasonal workshops. Whether it's nature excursions or festive celebrations, Durham's summer highlights offer a diverse array of experiences for all. Stay connected with the latest happenings and make the most of your summer in Durham, where every moment becomes a highlight.

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  1. Blanchland Artisan Christmas Makers Market. A Christmas wreath, baubles, snowflakes, and colourful handmade Christmas trees.

    Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Blanchland

    Looking for a Christmas market with a difference? Blanchland Artisan Markets are quality-guaranteed; come along and explore the incredible talent and craftsmanship of our 45-plus traders.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to22 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Blanchland Artisan Christmas Market
  2. RAF Stained Glass Window

    Add Friends Lecture Series - All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art by Marie-Therese Mayne to your Itinerary

    Friends Lecture Series - All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art by Marie-Therese Mayne

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    Type:

    Lecture

    The College, Durham

    All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Friends Lecture Series - All the Heavenly Hosts: Angels in Art by Marie-Therese Mayne
  3. Santa giving a present to a small child in front of two ornate Christmas trees

    Add Father Christmas at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Father Christmas at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Experience the Magic of Christmas with Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Barons’ Hall. Cherish and create new family traditions with a special visit to see Father Christmas at Raby Castle. Bells will ring and footmen will guide you up to the…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Father Christmas at Raby Castle
  4. The interior of an ornate chapel with stained glass windows, and elegant bold text in yellow and white which reads 'Christmas Carol Service.'

    Add Christmas Carol Service in St. Peter’s Chapel to your Itinerary

    Christmas Carol Service in St. Peter’s Chapel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bishop Auckland

    All are welcome to join the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Rick Simpson, for the annual Christmas Carol Service in St Peter's Chapel at Auckland Palace. This traditional Church of England service brings people together in worship and…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    More info for Christmas Carol Service in St. Peter’s Chapel
  5. customers next to nick-nacks and jewellery market stall

    Add Stanley Market to your Itinerary

    Stanley Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Stanley

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanley Market
  6. A group of cartoon characters from The Grinch, surrounded by green sparkles.

    Add The Grinch & Friends Festive Family Show to your Itinerary

    The Grinch & Friends Festive Family Show

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Join The Grinch and friends live on stage. Enjoy magical fun and games played with on stage characters like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Elsa singing LIVE! Numerous stage games and prizes, balloon drops and more, includes photographs and meet and…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Grinch & Friends Festive Family Show
  7. A bottle and half full champagne glass of Tattinger Champagne, a reddish colour, on a white table in Seaham Hall.

    Add An Evening with Taittinger to your Itinerary

    An Evening with Taittinger

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    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Seaham

    Join us for an evening of elegance with a five-course dinner prepared by our masterful Chefs celebrating with a glass Taittinger Champagne to accompany each course, specifically chosen by Sandy Greetham.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 -
    More info for An Evening with Taittinger
  8. The illustrated Snowman flying with a child.

    Add The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages. Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026
    More info for The Snowman with Live Orchestra - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  9. A group of 2000s singers surrounded by purple sparkles.

    Add Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night to your Itinerary

    Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Bringing back all the hits from the 00s to Now! Get ready for stage games, interaction, the best in music and dance anthems! Full decor and stage set, dancers and DJ, sing dance and party the night away, Lip Sync Battles, Dance Competitions and…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:30
    More info for Back To The...2000s Christmas Party Night
  10. Film posters for The Grinch, Its A Wonderful Life and Elf on a background of red cinema chairs.

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

    Christmas Movies - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    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
  11. Club Night Photograph

    Add Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

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    Type:

    Demonstration

    Sedgefield

    Monthly club night and floral demonstrations, refreshments, club news and a raffle for the flowers made by the demonstrator.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Nov 2026Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration
  12. Photograph captures a table table during a shared meal, with small plates and diners eating, drawing and selecting food from tiered serving stands. Pl

    Add Bowes Lates: Brush & Bubbles - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Lates: Brush & Bubbles - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Barnard Castle

    Brush & Bubbles is a creative painting and dining experience, in one of The Bowes Museum's picture galleries, led by artist Betty Barnet Brown. Participants will explore a selection of striking portraits featuring flamboyant hats, dramatic…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Bowes Lates: Brush & Bubbles - The Bowes Museum
  13. Three singer smiling towards the camera, surrounded by gold sparkles.

    Add Motown - Christmas Daytime Party to your Itinerary

    Motown - Christmas Daytime Party

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Get ready for pure Motown and Northern Soul Anthems, the ones that you just want to sing along to. Belle Voix deliver over 30 iconic hits, celebrating the heart, harmony and energy of the music that defined generations. From the irresistible groove…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    From:
    17 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    More info for Motown - Christmas Daytime Party
  14. A family looking through a selection of Christmas trees at Raby Castle.

    Add Raby Christmas Trees to your Itinerary

    Raby Christmas Trees

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Real Christmas Trees at Raby. There’s nothing quite like the scent of a real Christmas tree to fill your home with festive cheer.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Raby Christmas Trees
  15. Photograph shows two children visiting a museum display, with young girl wearing colourful unicorn headband viewing a large feathered specimen behind

    Add Wonder Workshop: Animal Automaton to your Itinerary

    Wonder Workshop: Animal Automaton

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Wonder Workshop explores The Bowes Museum's collection through art, science, technology, engineering and maths, from how mechanisms work to the meaning of symbols in paintings and the history of well-known pieces. This session encourages young…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2027Open 13:30 - 14:45
    From:
    17 Feb 2027Open 13:30 - 14:45
    More info for Wonder Workshop: Animal Automaton
  16. Poster showing Dolly Parton Story event

    Add The Dolly Story - The Pavilion to your Itinerary

    The Dolly Story - The Pavilion

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Peterlee

    Dolly Parton Tribute - Live Music.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 19:00
    More info for The Dolly Story - The Pavilion
  17. Whimsical festive green and red font of The Elves and the Shoemaker, on a forest green background

    Add The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Step into our sole-ful festive production that’s the perfect fit for families!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham
  18. Santa Claus is reading a story to a group of children.

    Add Santa Comes to Lunch to your Itinerary

    Santa Comes to Lunch

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Carville, Durham

    Bring the magic of Christmas to life with Santa lunch - the perfect festive family treat and a wonderful way to celebrate the season together. Enjoy a delicious two-course lunch from 12 noon, while the children are delighted by face painting,…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 16:00
    More info for Santa Comes to Lunch
  19. Photograph showing children examining a small animal specimen inside a glass display cabinet, using a magnifying glass.

    Add Gallery Takeover: Map Makers to your Itinerary

    Gallery Takeover: Map Makers

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Inspired by the landscapes and terrains of Impressions of Light: Masterpieces from MuMa – Le Havre and The Bowes Museum, collect ideas and inspiration to use in creating your own map. Consider the nature and terrain in the museum's landscape…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    9 Feb 2027Open 14:30 - 15:30
    From:
    16 Feb 2027Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Gallery Takeover: Map Makers
  20. A community hall set out with tables and chairs

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

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

    Type

    Type:

    Local Events

    Sedgefield

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club welcome members of the public to join us for a coffee morning where we have tea/coffee, a bite to eat and a raffle.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning
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