Things to Do in Durham
Planning Your Trip
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
You are here > Home > Inspire Me > Short Break Ideas > Winter Breaks > Winter Events
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.
Number of results: 41
, currently showing 21 to 40.
Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Exhibition
Shildon
The exhibition will feature the winning entries from a competition to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers.
Festival
Staindrop
Raby Castle will celebrate the year with stories associated with 19th-century inventions, including the reactions of landowners and farmers to trains, as well as how travel evolved into a privilege for the upper classes from their collections.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Exhibition
Durham City
800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition will feature all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.
Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
Children/Family events
Shildon
The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.
Exhibition
Durham
This Autumn at Ushaw, see a touring exhibition of prints inspired by the writing of Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan book of Japanese ghost stories. Perfect for spooky season!
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
An exhibition showcasing historic fashion, toys and artworks that reflect on how the railway reshaped lives and culture.
Exhibition
Seaham
EDAN Members' Themed Exhibition. This is our major themed exhibition for the year.
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival is returning for 2025 – running for a week between Friday 24 October and Sunday 2 November.
Exhibition
Durham
The first comprehensive exhibition of the work of Tom Hume, a Durham-based artist and art teacher.
Children/Family events
Beamish
We will be holding special commemorations at the museum for Remembrance Sunday.
Walking Event
Durham City
Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.
Festival
The UK’s light art biennial. The hugely popular event will take place over three evenings this autumn, from Thursday to Saturday, 13th -15th November.
Exhibition
Seaham
EDAN Artists' Winter Show details tbc
Pantomimes
Durham City
Join Jack and his friends as we are transported to a land of magical creatures and a very hungry Giant.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
Does winning the Lottery bring the family together …….. they'd know if they could find it!
Christmas Markets
Durham Market Place, Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival will return – the perfect combination of Christmas shopping and seasonal entertainment in the unique and stunning setting that is Durham City Centre.
Music Event
Bishop Auckland
The popular Organ Recital Series returns to St Peter’s Chapel.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved
Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS