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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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Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Get creative at a very special Christmas Wreath Making Workshop!
Historical
Durham
Want to find out more about Ushaw and the people who lived and worked here?
Christmas and New Year
Wynyard
Discover the magic of the season at Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre – a festive celebration for the whole family! Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive magic at the Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre! We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now…
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Escape the hustle and bustle of the high street with a Christmas Fair extraordinaire like no other.
Dark Skies
Nr Mickleton
On these dark starry nights, we are treated to a planetary delight as these 2 celestial heavyweights line up for our telescopes.
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Welcome to AGLOW, one of the biggest and brightest light trails in the North East of England. Begin your journey at Auckland Palace and embark on a glittering 1.5-mile trail through the Auckland Palace gardens and grounds.
Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
In this 2-hour workshop, artist Cath Hodson will take you on a crash course in Linocut printing. Create your own winter cards for your loved ones this season, inspired by winter scenes within the Picture Galleries. Learn the basic techniques to get…
Christmas and New Year
Durham City
Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with our Christmas Movies Concert! Join us as we embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films.
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Winter Wonderland is back for 2024 at Adventure Valley
Our Christmas experience will create magical memories to treasure with your loved ones. We have a jam-packed programme of festive fun, the activities and show are ALL INCLUDED in the cost of…
Christmas and New Year
Blackhall Colliery
Tweddle Farm’s Christmas event is a December to remember! Our well-known Santa’s Grotto gets bigger and better every year. Meet Santa and his friends within our unforgettable Winter Wonderland.
Concert
Durham City
Durham Opera Ensemble presents a spectacular evening of opera's finest arias, duets and choruses spanning Mozart to Gilbert and Sullivan.
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Delight in the magic of Christmas with a special visit to see Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Grand Entrance Hall.
Dance
Barnard Castle
Come witness the mesmerizing performance of ‘The Slowest Wave’ performed by the talented Vangeline of New York Butoh Institute at The Bowes Museum. Vangeline, Director of the New York Butoh Institute, is a highly skilled Butoh dancer based in New…
Music Event
Durham City
The Washboard Resonators are Jack Amblin and Martyn Roper; hailing from Leeds they are described as sounding and looking like 'a ragtime street band meets a Hollywood musical on a theatre stage somewhere around 1932'.
Christmas and New Year
Stanley
Forest of Light makes a welcome return for Winter 2024/25. A wonderful world of magical illuminations and fantastic lighting displays this festive period.
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.
Children/Family events
Durham
Learn all about Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld and make your own Anubis mask.
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. The hotel provides the perfect setting for your special day and is licensed to conduct weddings and…
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Joining Rob Heron (vocals/guitar) is Tom Cronin (mandolin/harmonica/guitar), Ben Powling (Saxophone/Clarinet) and Ted Harbot (double bass/electric bass) and Paul Archibald (drums).
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Spend quality time as a family crafting a unique festive wreath for your door this festive season! Under the guidance of our team, learn the art of crafting a unique wreath using a selection of natural materials from our gardens which we will forage…
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