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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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Durham Book Festival
Durham
Join Annie Garthwaite and Sean Lusk as they discuss fascinating women who have been written out of the history books, despite shaping British society.
Durham Book Festival
Durham
How do we capture working class lives in art?
In his debut Only Here, Only Now, Tom Newlands explores what it means to come of age in a forgotten corner of Scotland and dream of a life that feels out of reach. It is a story about poverty,…
Durham Book Festival
Durham
In his latest book, Oliver Burkeman challenges us to embrace our limitations, make good decisions even when there is ‘too much to do’, and shed the illusion that life will begin once we ‘get on top of things.’
Durham Book Festival
Durham
Explore two gripping literary thrillers full of dark secrets, complex characters, and impulsive plot lines from bestselling Durham University alumni Lucy Foley and Matthew Blake.
Durham Book Festival
Durham
We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed author Rebecca F. Kuang to Durham to discuss Yellowface, her bestselling novel which spent 18 weeks in the Top Ten in 2023.
Halloween
Enjoy an evening walk around Durham city where you will hear tales of Durham bloody history and hear of the ghosts that are said to still haunt the streets and buildings of Durham.
Nature
Seaham
A Guided Walk with an Introduction to Foraging.
Nature
Seaham
Start your week relaxing in nature, with guided mindful practices to soothe body, mind and soul. Two hours in the beautiful surroundings of Dalton Moor Farm, beside Murton, Seaham.
Film
Durham City
Harder Than The Rock tells the fascinating story of Cimarons, the first UK band to embrace the thrilling new sound coming out of Jamaica.
Participatory Event
Newton Aycliffe
It is 1928 and Lord and Lady Digby are hosting an elegant evening in their home to celebrate the anniversary of their marriage.
Historical
Durham
Come and enjoy free history tours of Durham Market Hall, hosted by local historian and archivist, David Butler.
Theatre
Durham
Company-in-residence Elysium TC return to the Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham with a dazzling new production of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy of jealousy and love.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
TV favourite Ed Byrne returns to Barnard Castle with British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023 and his most personal show to date.
Talks
The College, Durham
Is Britain's criminal justice system working - and, if so, for whom? Join retired Old Bailey judge, Wendy Joseph, KC, and other experts to discuss this vital question at this meeting of Durham Cathedral Institute.
Talks
Consett
Join local author, Susan Gray for a talk about her novels and her writing career which began after celebrating a significant birthday. Susan endeavours to entwine the genres of mystery and romance. Her novels are set in the early Twentieth Century…
Outdoor Event
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
Share the magic of the Full Moon with like minded Earthlings gathered around the fire in the sacred circle set in one of our beautiful meadows in the Embrace of Nature at Dalton Moor Farm, Seaham
Concert
Barnard Castle
These remarkable songs - stripped back, honest, naked and sensual. With a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the 'pure song' Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen's amazing material in the most intimate and…
Food & Drink
Chester-le-Street
Secrets, lies and plenty of motives for murder will have you laughing out loud in our new murder mystery nights. Enjoy a three course meal as the drama plays out before you, uncover clues and quiz the suspects to get to the truth. Will you be our…
Dance
Barnard Castle
Roisin Ban are a Ceili & Celtic Folk band from Yorkshire - one of the best traditional Irish Celtic Folk & Ceili bands in the UK.
Music Event
Palace Green, Durham City
Step into a night of smooth rhythms and timeless melodies as Durham University Jazz Society presents 'High Standards'.
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