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Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.
Exhibition
Durham
When you think about the history of Durham, what comes to mind? Beautiful architecture, rich and powerful people and the history you find in textbooks. But how often do we stop and think about the lives of ordinary people? This exhibition explores…
Family Fun
Stanley
If you’re looking for new things to do and places to go with your baby or toddler, you’ve found the perfect place where you can drop in every week for free, to meet other local parents and enjoy adult company while your little ones can play together…
Festival
Barnard Castle
Join us for our 2024 SUMMER FESTIVAL every weekend from 22 June to 25 August. Enjoy FREE entertainment and live music in our Café Garden at the rear of The Witham building (off Galgate carpark).
Local Events
Chester Le Street,
Come along to our Companionship Café, where you'll get a very warm welcome and a friendly face! It's a chance to socialise and reminisce, meet new people and even take part in some fun activities. There is no cost and we provide light refreshments.
Local Events
Chester le Street
Drop in session, free IT support for seniors.
Outdoor Event
Seaham
Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.
Show / Display
Durham
Experience Peace Doves with reduced lighting and no soundtrack on Tuesday mornings throughout the installation.
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
The church tower will be open with access to the ringing chamber and the clock chamber. Local bell ringers will help visitors understand how church bells are rung and also give access to the 'clock chamber'.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Free Monster Trucks with free admission, whilst other shows charge to get in, ours is totally free. It's the original, biggest and best in the North East - so pop it in your diary and give the whole family a fantastic day out on Saturday the 27th…
Heritage Open Days
Barnard Castle
Enjoy free entry as The Bowes Museum joins in the Heritage Open Day scheme. Discover thousands of items from 500 years of human creativity. Explore our summer exhibition, watch the Silver Swan, and take part in artist led workshops and more.
Talks
Wingate
Join local author, historian and family history researcher Margaret Hedley for an illustrated talk on the Women of the Durham Coalfield. This talk will focus on Margaret’s book, Hannah’s Story.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Start planning you perfect day...When you’re planning your perfect day, a visit to one of our wedding fayres is unmissable!
Markets
Seaham
Join us for our much-anticipated Summer Outdoor Artisan Market! Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of local creativity and flavours across a weekend of fun, as we welcome bustling stalls that will showcase the best of our region’s handcrafted…
Heritage Open Days
High Pittington
Visit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available. Discover a Grade I listed, 12th & 13th century church. North Arcade is described as 'one of the most exciting pieces of architecture in the county' by Pevsner.
Walking Event
Bishop Auckland
Brighten your day, meet new people and enjoy some gentle exercise!
Dog-Friendly
Seaham
Join us for a tail-wagging day at Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors with your furry friends this Summer! Our Strut your Pup Dog Walk is the perfect opportunity for you and your dog to enjoy a leisurely stroll around one of our 3 signposted walks within…
Heritage Open Days
Easington Village, Peterlee
A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces.
Heritage Open Days
Whorlton
An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about future plans.
Show / Display
Durham
Durham's City Centre will host over a hundred classic cars, a great family day out with displays in the Market Place, on Palace Green, in Millennium Place and Framwellgate and Elvet Bridges.
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