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From festivals and fetes to vintage vehicles and open air theatre, enjoy a packed autumn of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
Experience the magic of autumn in Durham with our curated guide to seasonal highlights. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of fall events, from vibrant festivals and cultural showcases to outdoor activities that capture the essence of the season. Revel in the warmth of harvest celebrations, enjoy autumnal arts and culture, and savor the delights of culinary events. Explore Durham's autumn highlights and embrace the richness of this enchanting season with a diverse array of experiences.
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Halloween
Lanchester
Spooky season has arrived, so why not gather all your favourite ghouls and monsters together for some terror-ific Halloween fun at our Halloween Nights at Potter's World.
Markets
Stanley
Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it at our weekly Shopping Market
Our Market is the ideal shopping destination for everything from food to flowers, modern art to antiques, and clothes to curios.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Dive into the natural world with artist Betty Brown and learn how to make automata plants and animals.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Arts & Crafts
Barnard Castle
In this 2-hour workshop, artist Zoe Allen will lead participants through the Museum’s current exhibition Kith & Kinship: Norman Cornish and L. S. Lowry, inviting discussion about the artwork on display and considering the materials used by the…
October Half Term
Durham
Join us for free autumnal paper crafts on the theme of owls and hedgehogs.
Stargazing Events
Newbiggin
Discover the freedom of trail running at night in the company of experienced runners, as we follow the route of the High Force and Bowlees Geotrail.
Halloween
Kielder Drive, Trimdon Grange
Prepare for chills, thrills, and spine-tingling adventure because the most haunted 5km trail of the year is back, and it’s eerier than ever!
Halloween
Lanchester
Enjoy an evening of Halloween fun, games, activities and of course a Halloween party buffet with some special tasty, spooky treats.
Halloween
Durham
Calling all budding witches and wizards! Join us at Wharton Park this Halloween and take part in a magical range of witch and wizard themed activities in our Halloween themed workshop. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fancy dress is…
Halloween
Lanchester
This October half term we welcome back Big Science for some more exciting and fun experiments, this time with a spooky twist.
Lecture
Barnard Castle
Join Heather Birkett, Garden and Outdoor Manager at Acorn Bank in Cumbria, home to the largest Herb Collection in the National Trust for this exclusive talk to delve into the world of poisonous plants, historical uses and folklore. Booking essential.
Halloween
Bishop Auckland
Join us for a free family drop-in session inspired by nature’s cycles. Create and take home your unique masterpiece. No experience needed, just creativity!
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Halloween
Sedgefield
Families can join the education team for our Halloween at Hardwick event where children will make their way around our haunted woodland zones completing Halloween themed activities and challenges along the way! Children must be accompanied by an…
Halloween
Staindrop
As dusk descends, The Plotters’ Forest stirs with an eerie excitement. Adventurers don their spookiest costumes and venture into the shadows.
Halloween
Stanley
Enjoy an evening of delicious treats to sink your fangs into, unique handmade gifts, spooky entertainment. Dress up in your best costume, bring your appetite and enjoy this community event.
Halloween
Barnard Castle
Magical Mayhem, Spooky Science, Beastly Balloons and Bursting Bubbles are the stars of this horribly horrific and perfectly phantom-tastic family show from Guinness World Record Breaking Captain Calamity and his anarchic Crew of misfits.
Halloween
Durham City
Prepare for delights and frights as the North East Film Orchestra and conductor Lewis Wilkinson take you on a Halloween journey of macabre music from Hollywood’s greatest Halloween movies.
Halloween
Newton Aycliffe
A journal has been found in the cellars of Hockton Hall. It apparently details the chilling account of one man’s hunt for a Vampire.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Darlington
Take the opportunity to view one of our suites at leisure, fully set and dressed for your perfect wedding day and meet our Wedding Co-ordinator. Theres no need to book, just turn up any time between 6.00pm and 7.30pm. Whatever your dream wedding…
Halloween
Durham
Prepare to be spellbound by the magic of Halloween! It's the season of pumpkins, witches, and all things spooky!
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