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  1. Add Marian Art in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

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    Talks

    Durham City

    Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.

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    28 Mar 2026Open 11:00 -
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    30 May 2026Open 11:00 -
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    15 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 -
    More info for Marian Art in Durham Cathedral

  2. Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman – host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 – extends his hit tour into 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Andy Zaltzman - The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack

  3. Add Ensemble 84 to your Itinerary

    Ensemble 84

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Peterlee

    Shakespeare - 28th May to 6th June followed by Pits, People and Players - 9th to 13th June, 125 years of Horden's history.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026to6 June 2026
    From:
    9 June 2026to13 June 2026
    More info for Ensemble 84

  4. Add Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Children/Family events

    Redford, Hamsterley Forest

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

  5. Remarkable Women of County Durham - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future

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    International Womens Day

    Join us to celebrate the remarkable women of County Durham. From authors and photographers to factory workers and football teams. Nurses and steel workers to the colliery wives maintaining the homes. We’d love to see you!

    Dates

    From:
    24 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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    30 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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    31 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Remarkable Women of County Durham - Women of the Northeast: Past, Present and Future

  6. Add Tricks & Traitors - Murder Mystery Dinner | Manor House Hotel & Spa to your Itinerary

    Tricks & Traitors - Murder Mystery Dinner | Manor House Hotel & Spa

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    Murder Mystery

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    A Game of Lies. A Crime of Opportunity.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
    More info for Tricks & Traitors - Murder Mystery Dinner | Manor House Hotel & Spa

  7. Add Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity

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    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be Comedy: Matt Forde - Defying Calamity

  8. Add Barnard Castle Farmers' Market to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

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    Markets

    Barnard Castle

    Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

  9. Add Festival of Steam at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Festival of Steam at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    A celebration of steam traction, featuring storytelling with Caroline Hardie.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to4 May 2026
    More info for Festival of Steam at Locomotion

  10. Add Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle

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    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…

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    From:
    12 Apr 2026
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    10 May 2026
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    14 June 2026
    More info for Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle

  11. Durham Jazz Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Old Cinema Launderette in Gilesgate,

    The 2026 Durham Jazz Festival will run from Friday 23rd October through to Sunday 25th October.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
    More info for Durham Jazz Festival

  12. Add Sung Eucharist in Honour of St Cuthbert - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Sung Eucharist in Honour of St Cuthbert - Durham Cathedral

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    County Durham Day

    Durham City

    Join us as we celebrate Cuthbert Saturday with a Festal Eucharist in honour of St Cuthbert. The Bishop of Jarrow will preside and the preacher will be The Very Reverend Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    More info for Sung Eucharist in Honour of St Cuthbert - Durham Cathedral

  13. Add Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops to your Itinerary

    Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops

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    Exhibition

    Blanchland

    "Art at The Hall" - An Easter Treat for all Art Lovers! Running throughout the Easter Holidays, our new, vibrant selling exhibition "Art at the Hall" comes to Blanchland Village Hall from Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Art at The Hall - Selling Exhibition & Workshops

  14. Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

  15. Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Winner of the U.S. and U.K. Young Theatre Organist of the Year Award DECLAN POOLE plays a concert of favourite music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with award winning young organist Declan Poole

  16. Add Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI to your Itinerary

    Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Chester le Street

    England Men take on Sri Lanka Men in a thrilling one day international on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Sept 2026
    More info for Durham Cricket - England Men v Sri Lanka Men ODI

  17. Add Durham parkrun to your Itinerary

    Durham parkrun

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    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

  18. Add B*Witched Live in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    B*Witched Live in Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Join us in April as iconic 90s pop group B*Witched perform a very special show inside the beautiful surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for B*Witched Live in Durham Cathedral

  19. Add Gary Delaney "Work In Progress" to your Itinerary

    Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    See Gary’s new jokes months before your friends and family do!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"

  20. Add Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Opens in April with Minerva Baroque (Soprano, Violin, Cello, Harpsichord) to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Opens in April with Minerva Baroque (Soprano, Violin, Cello, Harpsichord)

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    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    Minerva Baroque was founded by four leading young musicians with a shared goal of exploring London's musical heritage through the lens of Handel's life, his travels, and the musicians who inspired him. Accessibly presenting both vocal and…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Opens in April with Minerva Baroque (Soprano, Violin, Cello, Harpsichord)