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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Step into a world of wonder and magic this holiday season at The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail, this captivating trail promises an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the scent…
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for you and your baby or toddler to explore play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Suitable for pre-school children.
Dance
Barnard Castle
Roisin Ban are a Ceili & Celtic Folk band from Yorkshire - one of the best traditional Irish Celtic Folk & Ceili bands in the UK.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
An opportunity for anyone over the age of 5 years to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers.
Walking Event
Staindrop
Experience the beauty of the Raby Castle Deer Park as you explore with the aid of Nordic walking poles. Suitable for beginners, the walk will last approximately 70 minutes.
Halloween
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Halloween Family Fun Day at Weardale Railway.
Talks
Barnard Castle
Local author Chris Foote-Wood is the elder brother of the much-loved and hugely talented comedienne, writer and actor Victoria Wood, who sadly died in 2016. Chris is selling the 20 remaining copies of his biography "Victoria Wood Comedy Genius, her…
Halloween
Barnard Castle
Magical Mayhem, Spooky Science, Beastly Balloons and Bursting Bubbles are the stars of this horribly horrific and perfectly phantom-tastic family show from Guinness World Record Breaking Captain Calamity and his anarchic Crew of misfits.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join the Museum’s friendly team to help build habitats for hibernating hedgehogs in the parkland. On days when it’s too rainy to be outside, we’ll get arty and make for Autumn in the Create Space. Suitable for all ages.
Markets
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Farmers' Market taking place on the 4th Saturday of the month, lots of local suppliers.
Stargazing Events
Blanchland
Join the Lord Crewe team in The Gatehouse at the Lord Crewe, Blanchland for an evening of stargazing with Andy Gray. Andy is an expert in his field and will give a beginners’ guide to the starry sky.
Historical
Staindrop
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of history as we unveil the hidden stories and treasures of Raby Castle.
Participatory Event
Staindrop
Reset, relax and restore body and mind. This is a one hour session taking place outside under our majestic Dutch Barn - please dress comfortably.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Hurworth Concert Band is delighted to return to the Witham and is looking forward to bringing "Mozart to Miller" to Barnard Castle this Autumn.
Christmas and New Year
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Something magical is coming to Stanhope this Christmas, with The Santa Express, a festive family train ride at Weardale Railway.
Christmas and New Year
Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Celebrate the festive season in style with our enchanting Christmas Afternoon Tea.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
This Autumn we’re hunting high and low to find plants, flowers and animals around the Museum. Listen to stories, sing songs and explore in this 1 hour session. Suitable for families with children under 5 years.
Dark Skies
Mickleton
An unforgettable night under the Dark Skies of Grassholme. See the most majestic sight in the skies! As well as observing Saturn we will be able to see a host of other objects including the Summer Milky Way on moonless nights!
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Discover the freedom of trail running at night in the company of experienced runners, as we follow the route of the High Force and Bowlees Geotrail.
Summer Event
Staindrop
Join Stephen, a top qualified meditation instructor, at the enchanting Raby Castle for a morning Sound Bath & Meditation session.
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