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  1. Durham Brass Festival 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026to19 July 2026
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2026

  2. Add Auckland Gardens: Weekly Tours - Auckland Gardens to your Itinerary

    Auckland Gardens: Weekly Tours - Auckland Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Bishop Auckland ,

    Uncover the stories behind the gardens, from hidden details to standout features.

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2026to30 June 2026
    More info for Auckland Gardens: Weekly Tours - Auckland Gardens

  3. Add NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ to your Itinerary

    NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    JONATHAN EYRE plays a concert of Christmas music including Carols, etc. at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for NETOA Christmas Concert with Jonathan Eyre FRCO at the Wurlitzer Organ

  4. Add Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    Durham

    Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026) as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of one of Britain’s most extraordinary historic libraries.

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2026to4 Dec 2026
    More info for Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  5. Add Ayclive 2026 - Oakleaf Sports Field to your Itinerary

    Ayclive 2026 - Oakleaf Sports Field

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Newton Aycliffe

    Ayclive Festival is a vibrant, community-driven music event in Newton Aycliffe, organised by dedicated volunteers passionate about live entertainment and local pride. Created to celebrate the town's 75th anniversary, its inaugural event took place…

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2026Open 18:00 - 23:00
    From:
    25 July 2026Open 11:30 - 23:00
    More info for Ayclive 2026 - Oakleaf Sports Field

  6. Add 156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026 to your Itinerary

    156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    St. Johns Chapel

    The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 29th August 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026
    More info for 156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026

  7. Add Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Little Farmers: Baby Sensory Experience at The Paddocks

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to29 June 2026Open 11:30 - 15:30
    More info for Little Farmers: Bonny Babies - High Farm Holiday Park

  8. Heritage Open Days 2026

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    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2026

  9. Add 25 Years in the Making - A Celebration, Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa to your Itinerary

    25 Years in the Making - A Celebration, Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Seaham

    This year, Seaham Hall celebrates 25 years as one of the UK’s most iconic five-star hotel and spa destinations. Our 25 Years in the Making celebrations will honour the people, moments, and memories that shaped Seaham Hall—and we invite you to be…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026
    More info for 25 Years in the Making - A Celebration, Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

  10. Add Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir to your Itinerary

    Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Come and join Weardale Community Choir for songs to welcome the warm days of Spring & Summer.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026Open 19:15 - 21:30
    More info for Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir

  11. Add Sea Glass Bracelet Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Sea Glass Bracelet Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Lanchester

    Join us and Christine from Glass of Kinds for a morning of creative fun at our very first Sea Glass Jewellery workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Sea Glass Bracelet Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  12. Add Durham City Run Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham City Run Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Durham City

    Ten years after the first Durham City Run in 2016, the 5K and 10K races return to the historic city centre this July!
    Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag…

    Dates

    From:
    16 July 2026to18 July 2026
    More info for Durham City Run Festival

  13. Add Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026 to your Itinerary

    Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    A spectacular three -day craft fair in a country castle! 70 stalls of unique crafts. Cafes open serving delicious home made food and cakes. Craft workshops and activities.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2026to25 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    26 July 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
    More info for Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026

  14. Add Orchestra North East Concert - Ann Dobson Hall to your Itinerary

    Orchestra North East Concert - Ann Dobson Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Millhill Lane,, Durham

    Orchestra North East will be performing on Sunday July 5th 2026 at 3pm in the Ann Dobson Hall, Van Mildert College, Millhill Lane, Durham DH1 3LH.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2026Open 14:30 - 17:30
    More info for Orchestra North East Concert - Ann Dobson Hall

  15. Add Crank it Up! - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Crank it Up! - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Beamish

    Join Beamish Museum for a host of science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities taking place over this special weekend!

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026to5 July 2026
    More info for Crank it Up! - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  16. Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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

  17. Add Character Studies – 3 Acts: Meg Fletcher Artwork Installation at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Character Studies – 3 Acts: Meg Fletcher Artwork Installation at The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    The Bowes Museum is proud to unveil a captivating new commission by Northumberland-based fashion and textile artist Meg Fletcher, whose work delves into identity, storytelling, and the theatrical nature of dress. Fletcher has created a series of…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026
    More info for Character Studies – 3 Acts: Meg Fletcher Artwork Installation at The Bowes Museum

  18. Add The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Staindrop

    Italian Car Show 2026 in collaboration with Auto Italia Magazine.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

  19. Add Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings to your Itinerary

    Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
    From:
    10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
    From:
    17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30
    More info for Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings

  20. Add Adventure Cinema – Dirty Dancing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Adventure Cinema – Dirty Dancing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Cinema and Theatre

    Staindrop

    Dirty Dancing Outdoor Cinema at Raby Castle. The perfect family day out! Join us for an incredible open-air cinema experience at Raby Castle with a screening of the fantastic Dirty Dancing. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chairs, and enjoy…

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
    More info for Adventure Cinema – Dirty Dancing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens