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  1. Add Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum to your Itinerary

    Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    A courageous man and his ‘naughtily translated’ book

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale’s New Testament - The Faith Museum

  2. Add Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings to your Itinerary

    Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
    From:
    10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
    From:
    17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
    More info for Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings

  3. Add North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

    North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Tanfield Lea, Stanley

    Step aboard the Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express for a steam train journey to the North Pole! Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express is one of the most popular and magical festive experiences in the North East, perfect for families…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:25 - 16:25
    More info for North Pole Express - Tanfield Railway

  4. Add Gallery Takeover: Map Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Gallery Takeover: Map Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Barnard Castle

    Take a closer look at the art around you, then create something inspired by what you find.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    From:
    28 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for Gallery Takeover: Map Makers - The Bowes Museum

  5. Add Father Christmas at Ushaw - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Father Christmas at Ushaw - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bearpark, Durham

    Make magical Christmas memories at Ushaw this festive season with a visit to meet Father Christmas. Children can share their festive wishes, receive a cuddly gift, and take a keepsake photo in our beautifully decorated Parlour.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
    From:
    15 Dec 2026
    More info for Father Christmas at Ushaw - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  6. Add Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story to your Itinerary

    Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Durham

    They say a picture paints a thousand words. Artist Hannah Kelly is on a mission to gather pictures drawn by people of all ages from across the county to create her new artwork ‘Travelling Tales’.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Travelling Tales Artist’s Workshop - The Story

  7. Add Holly Sterling: Karate Kids Storytime - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Holly Sterling: Karate Kids Storytime - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Join Maya and her friends as they learn to spin, kick and block their way through their karate class, learning new moves and mastering their minds and bodies, with a little help from each other along the way in this fun and exciting story time as…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 10:45
    More info for Holly Sterling: Karate Kids Storytime - Durham Book Festival

  8. Add Bread Alone Anthology - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Bread Alone Anthology - Durham Book Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    In the acclaimed new anthology, Bread Alone, 33 writers respond to the question ‘What happens when we run out of working-class writers?’. 

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 17:30 - 18:30
    More info for Bread Alone Anthology - Durham Book Festival

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

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club - Coffee Morning

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    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

  10. Add Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation - Durham Book Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    At a time when women’s rights are being rolled back, Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter join us to discuss how we can turn the tide on the violent sexual content that is reshaping modern society and build supportive and hopeful communities for women. 

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    More info for Clare McGlynn and Natasha Walter in Conversation - Durham Book Festival

  11. Add Guided Walk: Crook Hall Gardens to the Oriental Museum - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Guided Walk: Crook Hall Gardens to the Oriental Museum - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Durham

    Explore Durham on a guided walk to the Oriental Museum. Join walk leaders for a scenic walk from Crook Hall Gardens to Durham University's Oriental Museum, discovering the city's history as you go. Includes a 20 minute visit to the Oriental Museum…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    From:
    15 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:15
    More info for Guided Walk: Crook Hall Gardens to the Oriental Museum - Crook Hall Gardens

  12. Add Emma Robson - Slug & Lettuce Live to your Itinerary

    Emma Robson - Slug & Lettuce Live

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    Type:

    Performance

    Durham City

    Big vibes. Live sounds. Killer cocktails.

    Every Friday from 8pm, Slug & Lettuce Walkergate turns up the energy with S&L LIVE — bringing you fresh local talent, feel-good anthems, and the soundtrack the start of your weekend deserves.

    Join us on…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
    More info for Emma Robson - Slug & Lettuce Live

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

    Motown By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    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

  14. Add Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

    Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop, Darlington

    Step into the festive season in true luxury with Periwinkle Barn’s Christmas Wreath Workshop, held in the stunning glasshouse surroundings of Raby Castle’s Conservatory.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Luxury Christmas Wreaths with Periwinkle Barn - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

  15. Add Revising Pesvner with Martin Roberts - The Story to your Itinerary

    Revising Pesvner with Martin Roberts - The Story

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    Type:

    Talks

    South Road, Durham

    Martin's talk will cover the third edition revision of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner's Buildings of England volume on County Durham. The talk will cover the third edition revision of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner's Buildings of England volume on County Durham. There…

    Venue

    The Story, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    8 Oct 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
    More info for Revising Pesvner with Martin Roberts - The Story

  16. Add Swing Into Sunday: Dance with Lindy Jazz - Durham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Swing Into Sunday: Dance with Lindy Jazz - Durham Jazz Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    As part of Durham Jazz Festival, Andy and Joo-Lee bring a fun and welcoming Lindy Hop session for all abilities, with swing music, social dancing and plenty of vintage jazz spirit.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Swing Into Sunday: Dance with Lindy Jazz - Durham Jazz Festival

  17. Add Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE performs in the intimate setting of The Bowes Museum's Jubilee Room.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
    More info for Martin Taylor in Concert - The Bowes Museum

  18. Add Grand Cinema: Nosferatu (1922) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: Nosferatu (1922) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Stanley

    Join us for an evening of horrors at the Grand Cinema, Beamish Museum, as we show the original version of Nosferatu, accompanied by a live score played by Stuart Angus. The spooky evening will be accompanied by Vampire Cupcakes, Bloody Raspberry…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026to18 Oct 2026Open 18:00 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: Nosferatu (1922) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  19. Add Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive) to your Itinerary

    Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Celebrate the festive season at Durham Cricket's Signature Party Nights. Enjoy an arrival drink, festive carvery, dessert and dancing with our resident DJ as part of the magical Christmas Circus 2026. Perfect for friends, family and colleagues…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Signature Christmas Party Nights (The Grand Festive)

  20. Add Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Shildon

    Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO® creations at this year's Shildon Brick Show. Hosted in conjunction with Brick Alley Recognised LEGO Fan Community, this exhibition features a wide range of displays and trade stands to…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026to15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shildon Brick Show - Locomotion