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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. Group of musicians playing string instruments surrounded by hundreds of candles.

    Add Candlelight Concerts - Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Candlelight Concerts - Durham Town Hall

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    Music Event

    Durham City

    A fresh spin on classical music at the Town Hall for the first time ever with themes like the best of Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Hans Zimmer and Christmas Classics.

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    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 18:30 -
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    29 Nov 2025Open 20:30 -
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    13 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
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    13 Dec 2025Open 18:30 -
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    20 Dec 2025Open 18:30 -
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    20 Dec 2025Open 20:30 -
    More info for Candlelight Concerts - Durham Town Hall
  2. Close up view of people playing brass instruments.

    Add Friends Christmas Concert to your Itinerary

    Friends Christmas Concert

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Durham Cathedral Young Singers, North East Rock Choir and Consett Citadel Salvation Army Band are back to perform festive favourites.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Friends Christmas Concert
  3. Four friends enjoying festive drinks at The Bowes Museum Winter Market. ©TheBowesMuseum

    Add The Bowes Museum Winter Market to your Itinerary

    The Bowes Museum Winter Market

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    The galleries and grounds of the French styled Museum in Barnard Castle are once again set to come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the season as the highly anticipated annual Winter Market returns from Friday 12th  December until Sunday…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Bowes Museum Winter Market
  4. Illustration of Santa, reindeer and children eating lunch.

    Add Lunch with Santa at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Lunch with Santa at South Causey Inn

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    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    Create magical memories this festive season with a joyful Christmas lunch and a visit to Santa in his grotto...

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 11:30 -
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 11:30 -
    From:
    13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 15:00
    More info for Lunch with Santa at South Causey Inn
  5. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham City

    Experience a festive poetry walk, admiring the scenery at Crook Hall Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    From:
    21 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 13:50
    More info for Festive poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens
  6. Children and families enjoying the 'Forest of Light' at Beamish Hall Hotel

    Add Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Our Forest of Light is a captivating illuminated experience set within our enchanted ancient woodland.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
    More info for Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
  7. Details of event with a decorated Christmas wreath and snow flakes

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

    Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Sedgefield

    Julia Loudon presents Midwinter Magic.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 19:15 - 21:15
    More info for Ferryhill, Sedgefield and District Flower Club Demonstration
  8. Samantha Barks the Cathedral Tour with an image of Samantha Barks

    Add Samantha Barks: The Cathedral Tour - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Samantha Barks: The Cathedral Tour - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Samantha invites you to an intimate, soul-stirring evening of music and storytelling.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
    More info for Samantha Barks: The Cathedral Tour - Durham Cathedral
  9. 'Celebrate The Good Times'. Image shows a woman dancing with hands clasped together.

    Add Celebrate Good Times - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa to your Itinerary

    Celebrate Good Times - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Join us for an unforgettable lunchtime show packed with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. With live singers, dancers and a hearty festive lunch, it’s the perfect way to celebrate with friends, colleagues or loved ones. Arrival: 11:00 | Lunch:…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 Dec 2025to11 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Celebrate Good Times - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
  10. A cartoon image of children and adults enjoying an outdoor activity at Auckland Palace Deer Park

    Add Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park to your Itinerary

    Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park

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    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    A free, welcoming programme of nature-based activities designed to help you feel good, connect with others, and explore the green spaces of Auckland Palace Deer Park.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park
  11. Crook Hall Gardens, exterior of medieval hall

    Add Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Discover familiar fairytales creatively reimagined through art.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to23 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    19 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    26 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Grimms’ Fairy Tales reimagined: an art trail at Crook Hall Gardens at Crook Hall Gardens
  12. Someone making a Christmas Wreath

    Add Wreath Making at Beamish Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Wreath Making at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Indulge with a glass of fizz as you arrive and join us to design and create your own Christmas door wreath or table centrepiece in stunning surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    From:
    4 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
    More info for Wreath Making at Beamish Hall Hotel
  13. External view of The Spanish Gallery

    Add The Spanish Gallery Guided Tour to your Itinerary

    The Spanish Gallery Guided Tour

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    Type:

    Talks

    Bishop Auckland

    Our knowledgeable guides offer in-depth insights and personalised attention, enhancing the experience for all visitors.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Spanish Gallery Guided Tour
  14. A Christmas evening at Beamish Museum with a vintage car and Christmas lights

    Add Christmas Evenings at Beamish to your Itinerary

    Christmas Evenings at Beamish

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Immerse yourself in an extra-special enchanting evening at Beamish. Enjoy twinkling lights, festive entertainment, and seasonal treats under the night sky.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2025to5 Dec 2025Open 17:00 - 21:30
    From:
    11 Dec 2025to12 Dec 2025Open 17:00 - 21:30
    From:
    18 Dec 2025to19 Dec 2025Open 17:00 - 21:30
    More info for Christmas Evenings at Beamish
  15. Silhouette of a person photographing The Milky Way from the hillside

    Add Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    Due to popular demand, we have laid on this exclusive event to educate the little ones on all things spacey!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
    From:
    10 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
    From:
    24 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
    From:
    7 Feb 2026Open 18:00 - 19:30
    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
    More info for Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory
  16. Fairy lights outside of South Causey Inn.

    Add Christmas Wreath Workshops at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Christmas Wreath Workshops at South Causey Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Handmade by you, cherished all season long...Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas with our Festive Wreath Workshop at South Causey Inn — a magical way to kick off the season and craft a beautiful, personalised wreath to adorn your home.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2025to27 Nov 2025Open 17:00 -
    From:
    1 Dec 2025to4 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
    From:
    8 Dec 2025to11 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
    From:
    15 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
    From:
    18 Dec 2025Open 17:00 -
    More info for Christmas Wreath Workshops at South Causey Inn
  17. Aurora Borealis over Grassholme

    Add Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    nr Mickleton

    The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    From:
    4 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    From:
    22 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
    More info for Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory
  18. Mother holding a baby

    Add Family Wednesday Morning at South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Family Wednesday Morning at South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Stanley

    A great place to meet other parents with your little one's...

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Family Wednesday Morning at South Causey Inn
  19. Text reads, 'Wreath Making' with illustrations of a wreath, Christmas lights and a Santa hat.

    Add Wreath Making - The Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Wreath Making - The Manor House Hotel & Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

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

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 16:00
    More info for Wreath Making - The Manor House Hotel & Spa
  20. Glitz & Glam - Party Night

    Add Glitz & Glam - Party Night to your Itinerary

    Glitz & Glam - Party Night

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    West Auckland

    Dress to impress as you join us in the Knights Hall to celebrate the festive season in style.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Glitz & Glam - Party Night
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