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Experience the vibrancy of spring with our handpicked selection of spring events in Durham.
From blooming flower festivals to outdoor concerts, immerse yourself in the season's charm and energy. Discover a world of excitement and cultural enrichment as you explore Durham's spring events. Plan your spring getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the beauty of the season.
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join us as we investigate the effects of insects on collection items.
Easter
Durham
All young stitchers are invited to come and make felt hanging bird decorations.
Easter
Durham
Gather together to illustrate your own drawstring backpack, and make a pair of binoculars and some bird feeders before going off on your own ornithological adventure in Ushaw’s grounds.
Talks
Staindrop
A talk with the Castle’s Archivist.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Durham’s World Heritage Day will see a range of exciting and interactive activities happening in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Palace Green.
Charity event/Fundraiser
Stockton Road, Seaham
The Mayor of Seaham's Charity Civic Ball at Seaham Town Hall, Friday 25th April 2025.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us for some more hair-raising fun with another helping of our Hair Braids & Milkshakes event.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
On Saturday 26 April The Bowes Museum marks the 200th birthday of its co-founder Joséphine Bowes with a day of indoor and outdoor activities including talks, tours and hands-on experiences for all ages to enjoy, and two special free entry…
Arts & Crafts
Bishop Auckland
Start your very own Creative Path in making your own candles with the guidance of a professional trainer in a fantastic 3-hour, hands-on workshop. You will be offered tea/coffee or chilled drinks on arrival before being designated your own workspace.
Guided Walk
Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
A chance to see the rare Black Grouse 'lekking'. Observe the weird and wonderful courtship displays of this magnificent bird at a local lek site, followed by a short tour of the area to view their habitat and do a spot of bird watching.
Historical
Staindrop
Our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique opportunity to step back in time, unlocking some of the hidden parts of the castle to reveal rooms, stories and treasures not usually seen by the public.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Sonic Pond Dipping with the Great UK WaterBlitz. Listen underwater and become a citizen-scientist for the day!
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join artist Betty Brown to create beautiful patchwork patterns from coloured papers.
Local Events
Durham
Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Professor Douglas J. Davies, a leading expert in the study of death, funerals, and belief. With a background in anthropology, theology, and sociology, he has authored key works on mortality, cremation,…
Music Event
Beamish
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
Shopping Event
Bowburn
Bowburn Hall Hotel Moon Market, with Food & Drink, Alternative Stalls, Mediumship & Healing.
Exhibition
Seaham
Photography by EDAN artists and Northern School of Art photographic students.
Talks
Barnard Castle
Be You @ The Bowes is a LGBTQIA+ co-production working group is the first of its kind at the Museum, teaming up with regional partners and working as a community to learn from one another and grow together.
Theatre
Stockton Road, Seaham
In Your Face Theatre presents We Will Rock You - Jr at Seaham Town Hall, Wednesday 30th April 2025 - Saturday 3rd May 2025.
Theatre
Durham
Based on her incomplete novel, this witty play looks under the bonnet of Jane Austen and asks: what can characters do when their author abandons them?
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