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Featured Events
Peace Doves - Durham Cathedral
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Children/Family events
Durham City
This summer, Durham Cathedral will welcome Peter Walker’s installation – Peace Doves.
Dates
- From:
- 26 July 2024to4 Sept 2024
Beauty and the Beast - Gala Durham
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Pantomimes
Durham City
In a small village of Durham lives Belle renowned for her brains and beauty far and wide.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2024to31 Dec 2024
Ongoing Events
Durham Ghost Walk/Pubs & Prisons/Horrid History of Durham
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Halloween
Durham City
Not your ordinary ghost walk! Spend an evening with two experienced paranormal investigators, using ghost hunting gear in the most haunted outside locations in Durham City.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Sept 2024to3 Nov 2024
Friends Lecture Series: The Church of Blessed Mary the Virgin: Durham's Marian Dedication by Dr Matthew Mills
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Talks
Durham
Matthew is Head of Development at Durham Cathedral, lecturer, researcher and author of 'Blessed Mary and the Monks of England' amongst other things!
Dates
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- 2 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 19:00
The Handlebards - The Comedy of Errors (Outdoor Theatre) - Wharton Park
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Theatre
Durham
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the…
Dates
- From:
- 4 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
10ccLO - Two Great Bands - One Fantastic Venue!
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Concert
The College, Durham
Come and enjoy a night of classic nostalgia - sing along, dance along, party along with tribute band 10ccLO: The Greatest Hits of 10cc and ELO.
Dates
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- 6 Sept 2024to7 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Heritage Open Days - Church of our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric
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Heritage Open Days
Durham City
Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar.
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- 6 Sept 2024to7 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
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- 12 Sept 2024to14 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - Durham Town Hall
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Heritage Open Days
Durham City
Discover a hidden gem of a building at the heart of civic life in Durham city since the 14th century.
Dates
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- 6 Sept 2024to7 Sept 2024Open 11:00 -
Heritage Open Days - St Cuthbert’s Catholic Church
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Heritage Open Days
Durham City
Visit this simple, peaceful church to rest a while or to view the stunning window by the world-famous Irish stained glass artist Harry Clarke or works by renowned local sculptor Fenwick Lawson.
Dates
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- 6 Sept 2024to8 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
Ushaw Flower Festival Weekend
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Show / Display
Durham
Ushaw’s fantastic Flower Festival returns on the weekend of Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September 2024.
Dates
- From:
- 6 Sept 2024to8 Sept 2024
Heritage Open Days - St Laurence’s Church, Pittington
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Heritage Open Days
High Pittington
Visit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available. Discover a Grade I listed, 12th & 13th century church. North Arcade is described as 'one of the most exciting pieces of architecture in the county' by Pevsner.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Live Wrestling in Bowburn
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Family Fun
Bowburn
Durham's favourite family friendly pro wrestling show COMES HOME to Bowburn for an thrilling evening of loud cheers and louder boos!
Dates
- From:
- 7 Sept 2024Open 17:00 - 19:00
Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning
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Local Events
Durham
Come and meet others in your local community, in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall. See what is available, and let us know what you would like to see happening at the Hall. Along with the chance for a cuppa, some cake…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 12:00
Walk Like a Pharaoh at The Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about ancient Egyptian life and make your own sandy pyramid.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Sept 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
Heritage Open Days - Durham School Tour & Durham School Chapel
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Heritage Open Days
Durham City
Sunday 8 Sept, Durham School will open its doors to the public. The Chapel will be open with volunteers answering questions and playing the organ. There will also be a tour of the school, exploring its 600-year history.
Dates
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- 8 Sept 2024Open 14:00 -
Heritage Open Days - Kepier Hospital and Loggia
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Heritage Open Days
Kepier Lane, Durham City
Guided tour with Martin Roberts of the Grade I and II * listed buildings and scheduled ancient monument of the medieval hospital at Kepier, once the richest in County Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Sept 2024Open 10:00 -
Heritage Open Days: Free Self-Guided Day at Durham Castle
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Heritage Open Days
Durham City
A great visit for all the family to enjoy. Activities for children, games and dressing up to be provided in the Great Hall.
Dates
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- 8 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 14:15
Heritage Open Days: Crook Hall Gardens
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Heritage Open Days
Durham City
Visit Crook Hall Gardens, a quiet escape in Durham City Centre, and enjoy tranquil gardens set against the backdrop of a Grade I listed medieval hall.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 15 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
Heritage Open Days - Brancepeth Castle Tour
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Heritage Open Days
Brancepeth
Tours of this Grade I medieval castle, home of the Nevilles, Earls of Westmorland.
Venue
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2024to13 Sept 2024Open 18:30 -
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- 15 Sept 2024Open 14:30 -
Heritage Open Days - Durham Crematorium
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Heritage Open Days
South Road, Durham City
A rare chance to see behind the scenes, learn about cremation and view this rich and beautifully detailed building and its grounds.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2024to15 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
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