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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Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
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Exhibition
Durham
This family friendly exhibition features a selection of artefacts from across the Durham University collections to help tell the stories of local folktales.
Dates
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- 14 June 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Nathan Coley You Create What You Will and Tate Modern on Fire - The Bowes Museum
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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). Known for his thought-provoking public works, Coley explores how belief systems shape our cities, institutions…
Dates
- From:
- 14 June 2025to1 Mar 2026
Organ Recital Series 2025 - Durham Cathedral
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Concert
The College, Durham
Organ Recital Series 2025. Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
Dates
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- 25 June 2025to22 Oct 2025
S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.
Venue
Dates
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- 27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Railway 200: Exhibition Train - Inspiration
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Heritage
Welcome to Inspiration. Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train Inspiration, touring Britain from 27th June 2025.
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- 27 June 2025to1 Oct 2025
S&DR200: Coal, Canals and Carriages: The Story of Raby and the Railways
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Festival
Staindrop
Raby Castle will celebrate the year with stories associated with 19th-century inventions, including the reactions of landowners and farmers to trains, as well as how travel evolved into a privilege for the upper classes from their collections.
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- 28 June 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
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- 3 July 2025to29 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Exhibition
Durham
The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists. This summer, see The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists in our family-focused exhibition which celebrates the art of the Ladybird book artists from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Dates
- From:
- 28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025
British Landscapes in the Bishop Trevor Rooms - Auckland Palace
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Explore the birth of British landscape painting through works by 18th-century masters including Gainsborough, Reynolds, Stubbs, and Wilson. Set within the historic apartments of Bishop Trevor, this exhibition charts the rise of a genre that shaped…
Dates
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- 2 July 2025to30 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
Exhibition Celebrating 60 Years of the Pennine Way - A Trail of Inspiration
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Exhibition
Newbiggin
Throughout 2025 there will be a rolling exhibition along the trail - showcasing how people have been inspired by the Pennine Way and inspiring others to get out and walk a bit (or even all!) of the route.
Dates
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- 3 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Magna Carta and the North - Durham Cathedral
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Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition features all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.
Dates
- From:
- 11 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 -
S&DR200 - STEAM to the Future
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Exhibition
Station Road, Darlington
An exhibition reflecting on the history of steam railways and how the rail industry is gearing up for a second revolution driven by the growing green technologies sector in Teesside.
Dates
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- 11 July 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Summerfest at Adventure Valley
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Family Fun
Brasside, Durham
An ALL INCLUSIVE day out full of adventure & fun...plus a daily FOAM PARTY!
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
Summer Fun: Tales from the Rails - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Children/Family events
Beamish
This summer, step back in time and make unforgettable memories at Beamish Museum! Our summer of fun is packed with exciting activities for all ages.
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
S&DR200 - Summer Celebration Festival at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun. Locomotion’s Summer Celebration returns to Shildon from 19 July – 31 August and the programme includes steam rides, a pop-up beach, Flying Scotsman and a rolling programme of activities
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
The Plotters’ Forest Down the Rabbit Hole Trail- Raby Castle Park and Gardens
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Family Fun
Staindrop
This summer, embark on a thrilling journey down the rabbit hole.
Dates
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- 19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Summer Family Activities - Durham Cathedral
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Children/Family events
Durham
Bringing history to life this summer with crafts, storytelling and mini-tours.
Dates
- From:
- 21 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
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Children/Family events
Murton
Join us for a spellbinding adventure this July and August as The Hole in Wand brings a touch of enchantment to Dalton Park with their Summer of Magic. Across selected dates, enjoy magical live magician performances and face painting for little…
Dates
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- 22 July 2025to26 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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- 16 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum
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Type:
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This interactive session invites curious explorers to engage their senses and uncover how nature has inspired artist and…
Dates
- From:
- 22 July 2025to2 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Summer Lates at High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Summer Event
Forest-in-Teesdale
Evenings Just Got Better at High Force Waterfall. Until the 7th of September we are now open daily until 8pm! Giving you more time to unwind, explore, and catch those spectacular sunset views in one of the North East’s most scenic locations.
Dates
- From:
- 23 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
Auckland Tower Open Art Space - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Children/Family events
Market Place , Bishop Auckland
This summer, Open Art Space returns to Auckland Tower with a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 11am – 3pm.
Dates
- From:
- 24 July 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
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