What's on this Week
Find out what’s happening this week across the Culture County. From festivals and exhibitions, to sport and theatre, you’re certain to have an eventful time in Durham.
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What's on this Week
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Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.
Dates
- From:
- 2 Jan 2025to8 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
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Family Fun
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
S&DR200 Festival
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Festival
The 27 September 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), which gave birth to the modern railway. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the nine-month S&DR200 Festival will take place across…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to31 May 2026
Joséphine, A Woman of Taste and Fashion - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Discover the timeless elegance, craftsmanship and innovation of Joséphine Bowes’ textile collection.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Mar 2025to1 Mar 2026
S&DR200 - All Change
Type
Type:
Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
Nathan Coley You Create What You Will and Tate Modern on Fire - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
For the first time together, The Bowes Museum hosts Nathan Coley’s works, You Create What You Will (2014) and Tate Modern on Fire (2017).
Dates
- From:
- 14 June 2025to1 Mar 2026
Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
See the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages.
Dates
- From:
- 26 July 2025to1 Mar 2026
Bisque Pottery Workshops
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque cat or dog figurine, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum's collection.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Sept 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Durham City
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
An exhibition showcasing historic fashion, toys and artworks that reflect on how the railway reshaped lives and culture.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Sept 2025to1 Feb 2026
Tom Hume: Retrospective - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
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Exhibition
Durham
The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Nov 2025to31 Jan 2026
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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Type:
Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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
Stanley Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Stanley
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8.00-16:00
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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
Seaham Seaside Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Seaham
Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Saturday Outdoor Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Durham
Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Bishop Auckland Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Bishop Auckland
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Consett Market
Type
Type:
Markets
Consett
Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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