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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.
From outdoor concerts to cultural festivals, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the season. Discover endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment as you explore Durham's summer events. Plan your summer getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the warmth of the season.
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Agricultural Show
Stanhope
Visit this wonderful agricultural show and enjoy a great day out for the whole family.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Halloween
Durham City
A Spine Tingling Ghost Story Magic Show.
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.
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.
Children/Family events
Durham City
See the magnificent horse on display in the China Gallery and make a hobby horse.
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Adeline and Twine for a relaxing afternoon of knotting and being creative and learn how to create a beautiful macrame plant hanger.
Master Class
Wynyard
Discover the secrets of timeless beauty at the exclusive Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass, hosted at Wynyard Hall. In partnership with Charlotte Tilbury, Fenwick.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
Margaret, a widow, has a visiting American tourist thrown into her life, but will it be for better or worse?
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