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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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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.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Take our crash course in curating, by getting up close to our collection. Choose objects, learn to clean and care for them, and work with curators and artists to create an exhibition for our new gallery space, The HIVE.
Markets
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Farmers' Market taking place on the 4th Saturday of the month, lots of local suppliers.
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
Staindrop
Delight in the magic of Christmas with a special visit to see Father Christmas in Raby Castle’s Grand Entrance Hall.
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…
Christmas Markets
Durham
Our much loved Christmas Fair is back for the festive season!
Christmas and New Year
Durham
Create your own personalised family Christmas greeting to share with your loved ones using stop motion animation. Expect angels, presents, reindeer and anything else you choose to include.
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
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…
Children/Family events
Durham
Learn all about Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld and make your own Anubis mask.
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
Lanchester
Join us, Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus this Christmas in our Enchanted Garden Grotto.
Father Christmas and his elves are tucked away in their Enchanted Garden, located in the heart of Lanchester Garden Centre. Discover his magical Christmas…
Christmas and New Year
Beamish
Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.
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
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.
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.
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…
Christmas and New Year
Durham
We invite children aged six years and above to get creative this festive season and try their hand at creating a range of eco-friendly sustainable Christmas craft projects.
Christmas and New Year
Chester-le-Street
This wonderful event brings the beloved Christmas movie, the Polar Express, to life against the magical backdrop of Lumley Castle Polar Express Lumley Castle Hotel By teaming up with Make My Day events, we’re able to create the ultimate Christmas…
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