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  1. Add The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham

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    October Half Term

    Durham

    Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years,…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026Open 11:30 -
    More info for The Nick Cope Family Show 2026 - Gala Durham

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

    The Elves and the Shoemaker - Pantomime - Gala Durham

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    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

  3. Add Voices from the River Gaunless with Jake Morris-Campbell - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Voices from the River Gaunless with Jake Morris-Campbell - Durham Book Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    In a new commission, writer Jake Morris-Campbell explores how a beguiling watercourse near Bishop Auckland – the River Gaunless, a tributary of the River Wear, known in Old Norse as ‘useless,’ – is being saved and enhanced for the community today.…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    More info for Voices from the River Gaunless with Jake Morris-Campbell - Durham Book Festival

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

    Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour

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    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

  5. Add Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

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    Concert

    Durham City

    Scouting For Girls will be performing their greatest hits live in Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026Open 19:45 - 22:00
    More info for Scouting For Girls Live in Durham Cathedral

  6. Add Gardening Through The Seasons with Becky Crowley - Autumn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Gardening Through The Seasons with Becky Crowley - Autumn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Talks

    Staindrop

    Step into the atmospheric autumn gardens of Raby Castle for an inspiring morning of hands‑on learning with Becky Crowley.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Gardening Through The Seasons with Becky Crowley - Autumn - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  7. Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

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    Dog-Friendly

    Stanley

    Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

  8. Add Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Master Class

    Staindrop

    Join us for an exclusive Charlotte Tilbury masterclass at Raby Castle. Discover expert beauty tips, iconic skincare secrets and makeup artistry inspiration as you learn how to create a radiant, confidence-boosting Charlotte Tilbury look.

    Venue

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  9. Add Global Poverty & Political Advocacy: How You Can Make a Difference to your Itinerary

    Global Poverty & Political Advocacy: How You Can Make a Difference

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    Talks

    Stockton Road, Durham

    Join May Thar, Ambassador for The Borgen Project, for a 20-minute information session exploring global poverty, international development and how ordinary citizens can use political advocacy to create change.
    The session will introduce The Borgen…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2026Open 15:00 - 15:30
    More info for Global Poverty & Political Advocacy: How You Can Make a Difference

  10. Add Taffy Thomas - Market Square - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Taffy Thomas - Market Square - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Britain's very first Storytelling Laureate, Taffy has a repertoire of more than 300 stories, collected mainly from traditional oral sources, which he is happy to tell in almost any situation. This repertoire was built by meeting and working with…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 19:00
    More info for Taffy Thomas - Market Square - Durham Folk Festival

  11. Add Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

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    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    Our new Tom McGuinness exhibition opens on 18 February 2026. In his centenary year, the Mining Art Gallery celebrates this quiet man who communicated through his art – he did not seek simply to record details of the mining industry but expressed…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026
    More info for Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness - Mining Art Gallery

  12. Add Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks - Durham Book Festival to your Itinerary

    Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks - Durham Book Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    Following his travels across England knocking on strangers’ doors as the world’s first Door-to-Door Poet in 2019, bestselling performance poet Rowan McCabe returns to the stage with Hard Knocks. This comedy and spoken word show about community and…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
    More info for Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks - Durham Book Festival

  13. Add Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Market Place, Durham

    If you've ever fancied learning the traditional Irish pipes, this is a fantastic first step.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
    More info for Introduction to the Uilleann Pipes - Durham Folk Festival

  14. Add The Christmas Gameshow Spectacular - Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Gameshow Spectacular - Durham Cricket

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    Christmas and New Year

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Buzzers at the ready! Join Durham Cricket's Christmas Game Show Spectacular for an interactive festive night packed with live games, audience participation, prizes, a two-course meal, DJ and dancing. The ultimate Christmas party for competitive…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 00:00
    More info for The Christmas Gameshow Spectacular - Durham Cricket

  15. Add Spooktown - Hopetown to your Itinerary

    Spooktown - Hopetown

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    Halloween

    Darlington

    All Hallows’ Eve will soon be on us and something spooky is stirring at Hopetown Darlington. This Halloween, Hopetown transforms into Spooktown; a hauntingly fun destination packed with thrills, chills and ghostly goings-on for the whole family.…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Spooktown - Hopetown

  16. Add Sunderland Legends: Peter Reid & Kevin Phillips - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Sunderland Legends: Peter Reid & Kevin Phillips - Gala Durham

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    Talks

    Durham

    Join us for an audience with Sunderland Legends Peter Reid and Kevin Phillips.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Sunderland Legends: Peter Reid & Kevin Phillips - Gala Durham

  17. Add Viva Brass Vegas - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Viva Brass Vegas - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Durham

    You may have wondered what a brass band full of Elvises would be like. Or maybe you haven't. Anyway, let's find out! Our brand new Hound Dog house band will strut the streets of Durham, resplendently kitted out in their King of Rock n Roll clobber,…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 14:30
    More info for Viva Brass Vegas - Durham Folk Festival

  18. Add Ushaw Proms - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Proms - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Concert

    Bearpark, Durham

    Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
    More info for Ushaw Proms - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  19. Add Leveret; Belinda O'Hooley & Jackie Oates; the Tom McConville Band - Durham Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Leveret; Belinda O'Hooley & Jackie Oates; the Tom McConville Band - Durham Folk Festival

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    Festival

    Flass Street, Durham

    Leveret is a masterful collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians: Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron. Their trademark groove, energy and intuitive playing make them a must-see live band.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 23:00
    More info for Leveret; Belinda O'Hooley & Jackie Oates; the Tom McConville Band - Durham Folk Festival

  20. Add Festive Dining - High Force Waterfall and Hotel to your Itinerary

    Festive Dining - High Force Waterfall and Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Celebrate Christmas at High Force Hotel. This Christmas, treat yourself to a festive dining experience at High Force Hotel. Whether you’re gathering with friends or family, we’ve created a special menu to make your celebration truly unforgettable.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Festive Dining - High Force Waterfall and Hotel