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  1. 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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    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

  2. Add Wreath Making to your Itinerary

    Wreath Making

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas with a Christmas wreath making workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 15:00
    More info for Wreath Making

  3. Add Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us to experience traditional harvest celebrations!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Harvest Celebrations 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

  4. Add British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Explore the birth of British landscape painting through works by 18th-century masters including Gainsborough, Reynolds, Stubbs, and Wilson. Set within the historic apartments of Bishop Trevor, this exhibition charts the rise of a genre that shaped…

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2025to30 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace

  5. Add Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    Type:

    Dark Skies

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.

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    21 Oct 2025to22 Oct 2026
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    27 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026
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    27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
    More info for Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall

  6. Add Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham

    This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by the writing of Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Lafcadio Hearn – Kwaidan at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  7. Add Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market to your Itinerary

    Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Durham city

    Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market

  8. Add Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea - Murder-Ton at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea - Murder-Ton at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Chester le Street

    Secrets and lies are about to surface in our nod to Bridgeton but with a Murder!  

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 17:30
    More info for Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea - Murder-Ton at Lumley Castle Hotel

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

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

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026
    More info for Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum

  10. Add Stargazing at the Lord Crewe - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Stargazing at the Lord Crewe - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Blanchland

    ​​​​​​Are we alone in the universe? This question has fascinated humans for a long time, and it has regularly come up as a conversation topic on previous stargazing events at The Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for Stargazing at the Lord Crewe - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  11. Add Christmas Concert to your Itinerary

    Christmas Concert

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Frosterley,, Bishop Auckland,

    An evening of songs from 50s musicals followed by a Touch of Christmas favourites.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Christmas Concert

  12. Add S&DR200 - Rail Futures at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Rail Futures at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Shildon

    A chance to visit a mobile exhibition train that looks at the railway and freight industry, showcasing how rail transport can help address future challenges.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025to1 Oct 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Rail Futures at Locomotion

  13. Add Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Newbiggin

    ​​​​​​Our self-guided trail this half term holiday is a Moon-themed treasure trail, all part of the North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Moon Trail at Bowlees Visitor Centre - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  14. Add Big "Spooky" Science - Potion Making, Colour Changing Monster Brains & Dancing Ghosts to your Itinerary

    Big "Spooky" Science - Potion Making, Colour Changing Monster Brains & Dancing Ghosts

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    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Potion Making, Colour Changing Monster Brains & Dancing Ghosts. Join us for a session of  Big 'Spooky' Science where every child will take part in some hands on creepy science experiments.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for Big "Spooky" Science - Potion Making, Colour Changing Monster Brains & Dancing Ghosts

  15. Add Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Stargazing Events

    Newbiggin

    ​​​​​​Discover the freedom of trail running at night, in the company of experienced runners, as we follow the route of the High Force and Bowlees Geotrail.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Dark Skies Run - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  16. Add Bastions & Brews - A Tour of Lumley Castle to your Itinerary

    Bastions & Brews - A Tour of Lumley Castle

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    Guided Walk

    Chester le Street

    Learn about the history of the Castle whilst having fun with our resident tour guide, Phil, who will share the history and ghostly goings on from days gone by. After an opportunity for a selfie or two, end the tour with a drink and a sweet treat,…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025to26 Nov 2025
    More info for Bastions & Brews - A Tour of Lumley Castle

  17. Add Bingo Night to your Itinerary

    Bingo Night

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Bingo Night: Gather your squad for a night of bingo, laughs, and tasty treats!

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025Open 18:30 - 22:30
    More info for Bingo Night

  18. Add Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seaham

    EDAN Members' Themed Exhibition. This is our major themed exhibition for the year.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2025to15 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Mag Lime Magic - The EDAN Gallery

  19. Add Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival to your Itinerary

    Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Alston

    Come along to this fabulous stargazing opportunity at the Alston Moor Observatory on Saturday 25 October, 6pm to 9pm. It is a combination of themed talks, and (weather permitting) stargazing.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Alston Moor Stargazing - North Pennines Stargazing Festival

  20. Add Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Staindrop

    Experience a profound and restorative Sound Bath & Meditation session under the expert guidance of Stephen, a highly qualified meditation instructor, set within the tranquil and historic surroundings of Raby Castle. This one-hour session offers an…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 10:00 -
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    8 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
    More info for Morning Sound Bath and Meditation at Raby Castle