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Embrace the beauty of autumn with our curated selection of autumn events in Durham.
From harvest festivals to scenic walks, immerse yourself in the rich colors and flavors of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the charm of autumnal traditions as you explore Durham's autumn events. Plan your autumn getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of serenity amidst the changing landscapes.
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Exhibition
Durham
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
Guided Walk
A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.
Guided Walk
Step into Crook Hall Gardens' past on a guided tour.
Guided Walk
Shildon
To celebrate Railway 200, I am available to offer guided tours of the line by coach, bicycle or walking together with the opportunity of visiting the fabulous museums of Locomotion in Shildon, HopeTown in Darlington and Preston Park in Stockton.
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.
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.
Exhibition
Shildon
The exhibition will feature the winning entries from a competition to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers.
Exhibition
Stockton on Tees
Following a major redevelopment, Preston Park will open its new exhibition space with Tracks of Change, a series of exhibitions exploring the impact and legacy of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Children/Family events
Shildon
As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.
Heritage
Welcome to Inspiration. Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train Inspiration, touring Britain from 27th June 2025.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition will feature 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.
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.
Exhibition
Seaham
Loosely, the grid point in question will be that of the EDAN Gallery.
Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
Children/Family events
Shildon
The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.
Golf Events
Durham
Ramside Golf Day in aid of St Cuthbert's Hospice.
Show / Display
Shildon
The Churches of Shildon in County Durham will be holding a railway themed flower festival on Friday 5th Sept 2025 between 10am & 3pm.
Performance
Toronto, Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…
Agricultural Show
Wolsingham
Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.
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