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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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Master Class
Stanley
Perfect for soft glam lovers, or bridal inspiration...
South Causey Inn is excited to be teaming up with Charlotte Tilbury from Fenwick Newcastle, for a day of the best professional advice, tips, and magical tricks on how to achieve that flawless…
Children/Family events
Durham City
See our fabulous Korean Moon Jar - then create a mini one from clay.
Exhibition
Durham
Bringing you more in ’24, on the weekend of Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at the inaugural Ushaw Brick Show.
Markets
Wynyard
The Northern Dales Farmers Market returns to the picturesque Walled Garden at Wynyard Hall throughout 2024. From 9 am to 2 pm every third Sunday of the month, immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of local flavour, as passionate suppliers,…
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
The church tower will be open with access to the ringing chamber and the clock chamber. Local bell ringers will help visitors understand how church bells are rung and also give access to the 'clock chamber'.
Children/Family events
Seaham
Musical Mayhem is a monthly Monday morning one hour long session for families with pre-school or home schooled children to enjoy.
Historical
Staindrop
Professor Alec Ryrie: Faith & Fraud in Tudor England | Monday 16th September | 7pm | £12.00 Henry Neville, 5th Earl of Westmorland, and his Sorcerer: Faith and Fraud in Tudor England.
Outdoor Event
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
Share the magic of the Full Moon with like minded Earthlings gathered around the fire in the sacred circle set in one of our beautiful meadows in the Embrace of Nature at Dalton Moor Farm, Seaham
Historical
Durham
Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.
Talks
Wingate
Join local author, historian and family history researcher Margaret Hedley for an illustrated talk on the Women of the Durham Coalfield. This talk will focus on Margaret’s book, Hannah’s Story.
Halloween
Durham City
A Spine Tingling Ghost Story Magic Show.
Music Event
Stanley
A live, multi-sensory musical experience...
South Causey Inn and Stanley Brass Band are super excited to present Showtime by Candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of the Old Barn.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
'An Audience without Jake Thackray or Les Barker' includes many Jake classics (Sister Josephine, On Again On Again, The Bantam Cock etc), anecdotes from the forthcoming biography plus some recently discovered 'lost' Thackray masterpieces.
Children/Family events
Chester-le-Street
Watch hundreds of animated drone lights tell an extraordinary story from the dawn of time in a captivating new stadium experience for all the family.
Arts & Crafts
Spennymoor
Durham Federation of Women's Institutes are hosting Dabble Days at different locations across County Durham to give anyone a chance to try their hand at bitesized crafts, enjoy refreshments and see what the WI is all about.
Workshop
Lanchester
After the sell out of all of our previous Art Workshops we have added another date to our busy schedule of events. Join us for a Beginner's Art Workshop with our resident artist Mags from PastelArt by Mags where you will learn to paint, in soft…
Workshop
Stanley
In this Fabulous new course, hosted by South Causey Inn, you will learn how to craft your very own Copper Rose. Under the guidance of the gentleman at True North Trades you will cut out copper blanks and cold forge them into a beautiful design to…
Sporting Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Festival
Seaham
In 2024 we are marking the four quarters of the Wheel of the Year with small Festival-style celebrations, on the weekend nearest to the actual date of each festival.
Children/Family events
Middleton In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Learn about the secret life of mammals at this family fun event. We will explore mammal habitat around High Force checking our camera traps as we go.
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