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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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Music Event
Bishop Auckland
A series of one hour lunchtime recitals by the cream of North East talent.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Participatory Event
Shildon
From the 1840s onward, Tea Dances have been a traditional way for Shildon to celebrate major milestones since the opening of the famous Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Children/Family events
Newton Aycliffe
A comic con style event with special guests from TV and film, Traders, Cosplay, attractions and photo opportunities.
Workshop
Staindrop
Create Your Own Beautiful Hand-Embroidered Landscape.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Indulge yourself in an exciting night's entertainment as these great showmen captivate you with soaring vocals, velvet harmonies and a killer sense of humour!
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Artist Betty Brown will be using the collection to inspire the imagination in this creative Spring workshop.
Children/Family events
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland
Join us on our Litter pick train. We aim to collect 200 bags of litter during the big spring clean. Departs from Bishop Auckland West at 11am on Sunday 11th May.
Concert
Durham
Durham University Musical Theatre presents 'Heroes vs. Villains', a cabaret-style evening of performances from the heroes or villains of your favourite musical theatre shows, battling it out for which group can out-sing the other!
Wellness Event
Lanchester
Aromatherapy has been proven to support our physical and emotional/mental wellbeing. Suitable for all levels of aromatherapy knowledge, beginners through to the more advanced.
Theatre
Horden,
Ensemble ‘84 present a bold new reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s classic anti-war play, Mother Courage and Her Children, translated by Lee Hall, performed by an all County-Durham cast and members of South Africa’s acclaimed Isango Ensemble.
Walking Event
Durham City
Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Josienne Clarke has been hailed as the songwriter-poet of melancholy, as well as a thrilling interpreter of traditional song. In the wake of her acclaimed new album, Parenthesis, I, she is now stepping up to honour Sandy Denny – a singer with whom…
Exhibition
Staindrop
Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art at Raby Castle. Our new programme invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and spend an hour truly connecting with the artworks in our collection.…
Talks
Market Place, Wolsingham
Step into the rich tapestry of 19th-century County Durham and Northumberland as international best selling author Margaret Manchester brings to life the stories of its women.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK – Peter Donegan– and his older brother- Anthony Donegan – present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie's songs plus stories about their legendary father, 'The King of Skiffle' – Lonnie Donegan.
Children/Family events
Old Elvet, Durham City
We are partnering with 1860 bar and kitchen at Durham Amateur Rowing Club to bring you our new Durham City Paddle and Brunch sessions. This activity involves a Stand Up Paddle boarding trip through Durham City lasting 1.5 hours followed by brunch…
Concert
Durham
The Durham Choral Society returns to Durham Cathedral for a performance of two monuments of French liturgical music, the Requiems by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) and Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986). Accompanied by the Cathedral's exceptional great organ,…
Arts & Crafts
Lanchester
Join us and Nat from Northern Sky Designs for an afternoon of creative fun at our Fused Glass Bunch of Flowers Workshop.
Sporting Event
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Forest Runner has evolved from exclusive live events to accessible Strava challenges that anyone can join, anywhere across Forestry England's magnificent forests. You choose when and where to run between 19 May - 1 June 2025.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Durham
Begin your happily ever after at Bowburn Hall Hotel and let all of the stress slide away as you celebrate the most precious day of your life with us.
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