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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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Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the cathedral with the whole family and discover crafts, trails and special mini-tours.
Children/Family events
Durham City
This summer, Durham Cathedral will welcome Peter Walker’s installation – Peace Doves.
Performance
Bishop Auckland
Travel through time and watch legends come to life.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Show / Display
Chester-le-Street
Flower arranging demonstration by David Ryland.
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.
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.
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.
Heritage Open Days
Spennymoor
Come along to our little museum and chat with former coal miners in a fantastic setting filled with artefacts and history, as well as experience what it was like working down the pit in our coal seam experience.
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.
Show / Display
Durham
Ushaw’s fantastic Flower Festival returns on the weekend of Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September 2024.
Heritage Open Days
Middleton in Teesdale
Visit the hidden gem of the Fitzhugh Library and its collection of photographs, books and documents concerning the County Palatine of Durham and the ecclesiastical parish of Romaldkirk. The Library contains over 70,000 items.
Heritage Open Days
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
Have a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage. See our art exhibition.
Heritage Open Days
Easington Village, Peterlee
A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces.
Heritage Open Days
Durham City
From the small front of the building to the TARDIS-like interior, it has to be seen as it is part of the history of Durham Freemasons for those that are intrigued to know more.
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
A chance to visit an eighteenth-century meeting house in open country. Its history dates back to 1654, when George Fox reached Teesdale on foot, inspiring generations of local Quakers. Adults and children can expect a friendly welcome.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about ancient Egyptian life and make your own sandy pyramid.
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.
Heritage Open Days
Newbiggin, Barnard Castle
See how people lived and used the landscape of Upper Teesdale over the last 10,000 years! At this free open weekend as part of the Heritage Open Days there is a display of recent finds by Altogether Archaeology and a guided walk and a talk each day.
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