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Embrace the enchantment of winter with our curated selection of winter events in Durham.
From festive markets to seasonal performances, immerse yourself in the magic of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the joy of celebration as you explore Durham's winter events. Plan your winter break filled with unforgettable experiences and festive delights.
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Children/Family events
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Enjoy toasting marshmallows and sipping hot chocolate in the comfort of fire-lit yurts.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join the Museum’s friendly team to help build habitats for hibernating hedgehogs in the parkland. On days when it’s too rainy to be outside, we’ll get arty and make for Autumn in the Create Space. Suitable for all ages.
Christmas and New Year
Durham
This winter, Ushaw is delighted to welcome back the talented young musicians of Durham Music Youth Orchestra and Choir in a magical performance and screening of The Snowman. A BAFTA winning classic, featuring the song Walking in the Air, The Snowman…
Christmas and New Year
Seaham
Join us this December at Dalton Park for our enchanting Festive Artisan Market, where the spirit of the season comes alive!
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Sing your favourite Christmas carols with family and friends at the Carols for All services in the cathedral. Enjoy 30 minutes of Christmas readings, prayers and carols.
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Build excitement for the Christmas season with a lantern procession from the Market Place to the Cathedral.
Christmas and New Year
Sedgefield
Make the festive season extra special by visiting Father Christmas at Hardwick Park this December. Visits will take place in our festive yurt.
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
Guess what? Santa is on his way! Don't forget to bring your kids along to meet him and hand over their Christmas wish list! There could even be an early gift waiting for them.
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Dry Martini anyone? Shaken not stirred! Join us for a party night of fun, try your hand at one of our casino tables and games and not lose any money! Enjoy great food and entertainment.
Concert
Durham
Durham Singers with their musical director Tom Edney present Christmas carols from countries across Europe, including Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Norway and Iceland. You might are also get invited to sing along in a few carols with the…
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Be mesmerised by the seamless vocal harmonies and high energy of our talented boyband performers as they take you on a journey through the greatest hits.
Christmas and New Year
South Road, Durham
Learn about the history of chocolate, take taste tests, experience the ‘dreaded cocoa bean challenge’, explore the science of chocolate, and make your own festive themed giant chocolate lollipop!
Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Join artist, Jane Young and get into the festive spirit as you use the collection and landscapes as inspiration to create festive decorations in the Create Space.
Children/Family events
Durham
Spot the magnificent Chinese lion on display and make your own roar-some lion puppet.
Workshop
Stanley
Get creative at our Blacksmith Workshops. During the session you will learn traditional blacksmithing techniques with the outcome of a forged masterpiece.
Concert
Durham City
'A European Christmas', performed by the Durham Singers, promises to be a unique and compelling programme of exquisite Christmas music from countries such as Estonia, Iceland, Latvia and Ukraine as well as from those that may be more familiar such…
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
This Christmas, come and step back into a world of gallant knights, gracious ladies, feasting and merriment in the candlelit setting reminiscent of days gone by.
Christmas and New Year
Lanchester
This Festive season revel in the magic and excitement of Christmas and enjoy a delicious breakfast in comfortable surroundings, complete with fireplace setting and a visit from Father Christmas.
Local Events
Durham
Community Coffee Morning-everyone welcome.
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
GNB Wedding & Events UK is bringing to Lumley Castle a magical Christmas shopping experience like no other. With over 40 stalls offering the best deals for your Christmas shopping.
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