'Be Creative' across the Culture County

This month, we're celebrating all things creative' across the Culture County. From the coast to the countryside, Durham is gearing up for a month filled with excitement and creativity. Below are a few selected highlights.

Heritage Open Days 

Heritage Open Days represent England's most extensive festival of history and culture, uniting more than 2,000 local individuals and organisations, along with thousands of volunteers. Annually in September, various locations nationwide open their doors to commemorate their heritage, community, and history. It offers a unique opportunity to discover concealed sites and engage in new experiences. This year’s Heritage Open Days will run from 6-15 September.

Ushaw Brick Show

In partnership with Brick Alley LEGO®️ User Group, the Ushaw Brick show showcases an extensive array of displays and trade stands designed to delight enthusiasts and captivate those new to the world of LEGO®️, on the weekend of Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.

Prepare to be astonished by the intricate models, and gauge how the exhibits stack up against your personal collection. The event also includes brick pits and an engaging trail for testing your skills at spotting mini-figures. Plus, don't miss the speed-build challenge to see who can construct the highest tower in just one minute.

Evolution, The Drone Light Show

Immerse yourself in the pinnacle of creative entertainment with a grand celebration of life on Earth, depicted through hundreds of animated drones. . On 21 September be a spectator to the reenactment of historic milestones - from the Big Bang and the era of dinosaurs to the contemporary achievements of moon landings and present-day life. Anticipate state-of-the-art technology paired with immersive storytelling on a grand scale, all within a newly narrated show accompanied by a dynamic cinematic soundtrack.

Copper Rose Making Workshop at South Causey Inn

Discover the art of metalwork with the new course at South Causey Inn, where you can create your own Copper Rose. Led by the experts at True North Trades, you'll learn to shape copper blanks into a stunning design that you can proudly display at home.

The workshop will be held on Saturday,  21 September and will last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and involves using tin snips to cut the copper. 

Pastels Art Workshop

Have you ever thought about nurturing your creative side by learning to paint? Lanchester Garden Centre Beginner's Art Workshop led by thier in-house artist, Mags from PastelArt by Mags will teach you the the techqunies to create "Dapper Geese" portraits using soft pastels.You'll receive step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop and discover simple techniques to achieve perfectly proportioned portraits consistently.The workshop will be held on Saturday,  21 September and will last approximately 2 hours.

Unleash your creativity and explore the Culture County, Make it part of an exciting getaway and book your autumn break.

Discover even more events taking place across the county this autumn.