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  1. Add Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Step back to the hustle and bustle of the early 1800s.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Georgian Gathering at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  2. Add Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime to your Itinerary

    Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime

    Type

    Type:

    Pantomimes

    Durham City

    In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime

  3. Add Life Drawing at Palace Green Library - Courtyard Gallery Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    Life Drawing at Palace Green Library - Courtyard Gallery Palace Green Library

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Durham

    Hello and welcome to Life Drawing at Palace Green Library! This is an in-person life drawing class that is open to everybody and hosted at Palace Green Library in Durham City.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
    More info for Life Drawing at Palace Green Library - Courtyard Gallery Palace Green Library

  4. Add Durham parkrun to your Itinerary

    Durham parkrun

    Type

    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

  5. Add The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Staindrop

    Raby's history is far from peaceful, and in this new talk, Raby's Curator will explore how the castle's residents were drawn into some of the most turbulent political moments in English history.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
    More info for The Rebels of Raby Talk with Castle Curator - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  6. Add Bigfoot Beats - Shildon Library to your Itinerary

    Bigfoot Beats - Shildon Library

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    County Durham Libraries, Summer Reading Challenge, 'Bigfoot Beats' at Shildon Library on Monday 10th August. Time: 10.30-11.30am.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Bigfoot Beats - Shildon Library

  7. Add Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Barnard Castle

    Music from the 16th, 17th & 18th Century inspired by Awe and Wonder. Presented by the multi-grant-winning early music ensemble Sounds Historical

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2026Open 13:30 -
    More info for Sounds Historical - What A Wonderful World! - The Witham

  8. Add The Winter Market - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    The Winter Market - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Discover a festive seasonal wonderland at The Bowes Museum, with over 100 stalls market, food and drink, museum entry and activities for all ages.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Winter Market - The Bowes Museum

  9. Add A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Event

    Darlington

    Step back into the early medieval period as we turn back the clocks and welcome Living History Group at Raby Castle. Find out what life was like in the early years of Raby Castle with fascinating demonstrations of combat skills, craft activities and…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  10. Add Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Start your morning with a spectacular superhero treat at Breakfast with Spidey — a fun‑filled, family‑friendly event where everyone's favourite web‑slinger swings in to make breakfast unforgettable.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 10:45
    More info for Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre

  11. Add Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Sedgefield

    ONE of the North East’s top festivals will be adding a new dimension to this year’s event – by supporting a charity which is working to restore native oysters to the region.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 18:00
    More info for Oyster Festival at Hardwick Hall Hotel

  12. Add Seaham Seaside Market to your Itinerary

    Seaham Seaside Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Seaham

    Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham Seaside Market

  13. Add Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 -
    More info for Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  14. Add Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Staindrop

    Try your hand at "line and wash" – the creation of a pen and ink sketch tinted with a wash of coloured ink or watercolour – with Yorkshire artist John Harrison.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 03:30
    More info for Line Drawing & Watercolour Workshop with John Harrison - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  15. Add City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    Durham gardeners, crafters, and bakers are urged to come together this September and celebrate the return of the City of Durham Show, a much-loved event that is being revived by a group of local residents. 

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for City of Durham Show 2026 - Durham Town Hall

  16. Add Sedgefield Farmers Market to your Itinerary

    Sedgefield Farmers Market

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Sedgefield

    The market is run by Sedgefield Development Trust - and is held every first Sunday of the Month, on the village green, from 8.30am to 12.30pm - and includes a free community stall, music tent & health bus.

    The free stall is available to clubs and…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sedgefield Farmers Market

  17. Add The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Staindrop

    After the success of last summer's immersive experience, the Riding School will be transformed again into the Hidden Garden. The secret escape will be filmed with pastel flowers, earthy green tones, glowing tones, toad stools and a maze of mystery.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  18. Add Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Christmas meets Halloween at Durham Cricket's Christmas Circus. Enjoy a spooky welcome potion, three-course festive feast, optional costume competition, themed entertainment and dancing into the night at this unique alternative Christmas party…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00
    More info for Durham Cricket's A Nightmare Before Christmas

  19. Add Vital Skills Summit 2026 - Durham, Teaching and Learning Centre to your Itinerary

    Vital Skills Summit 2026 - Durham, Teaching and Learning Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    Stockton Road, Durham City

    What does it take for a person to truly reach out? We tell people to ask for help and speak up — but shame, fear, gender expectations and past experience can make that first step the hardest of all. The Vital Skills Summit 2026 at Durham University…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Vital Skills Summit 2026 - Durham, Teaching and Learning Centre

  20. Add Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour to your Itinerary

    Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK's most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals across the UK in her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour