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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 84
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A Child's Christmas in Wales and other Dylan Thomas
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson, returns to The Witham. His award winning tribute to Dylan Thomas features 3 glorious short stories, including his celebrated "A Child's Christmas", to get you into the Christmas spirit!
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- 21 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Jupiter and Saturn The Giant Planets - Grassholme Observatory
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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.
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- 22 Nov 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
Linocut Card Making Workshop - The Bowes Museum
Type
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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…
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- 22 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 21 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
Artist Makers: Autumn Garlands and Masks - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join artist Betty Brown, as she works to create some Autumn masks and garlands to mark the season.
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
Blanchland Artisan Christmas Makers Market
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Blanchland
Our Christmas Makers Market is back! Two wonderful days of the very best makers, bakers and creatives in four stunning locations across the village.
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- 23 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Festive Wreath Workshop at Raby Castle
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Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
With personalised instruction from our esteemed visiting florist, delve into the artistry of crafting an exquisite decorative festive wreath. This includes fresh foliage and an array of seasonal flowers, berries, and embellishments, discover the…
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- 23 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Fireside Stories with Father Christmas at Raby Castle
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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.
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024
Middleton-in-Teesdale Farmers Market
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Markets
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Farmers' Market taking place on the 4th Saturday of the month, lots of local suppliers.
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 21 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra
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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).
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Stir-Up Sunday - Raby Castle
Type
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Demonstration
Staindrop
Grab your apron and roll up your sleeves… Stir-up Sunday is coming to Raby Castle!
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Open 11:00 -
The Slowest Wave - The Bowes Museum
Type
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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…
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15
Young Curators - The Bowes Museum
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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.
Dates
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- 23 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory
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Dark Skies
Nr Mickleton
Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.
Dates
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- 24 Nov 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 27 Nov 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 29 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 4 Dec 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 6 Dec 2024to7 Dec 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
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- 27 Dec 2024to29 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00
Kris Drever: Harmonic Alchemist
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Concert
Barnard Castle
As well as creating award-winning original songs and instrumental pieces with the folk trio Lau, Kris Drever has had a fruitful solo career exploring the cracks between classic and modern song-writing and the traditional music that he comes from.
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- 26 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Farming and Nature Talk: Hefted to the Floristic Fells
Type
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Talks
Eggleston, Barnard Castle
This winter we are holding a series of evening talks with the theme of examining the links between farming and nature. The talks, held at The Moorcock Inn in Eggleston, 7.30pm to 9pm, are open to farmers and landowners as well as members of the…
Dates
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- 27 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:00
John Kirkpatrick: Carolling & Crumpets - The Witham
Type
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Christmas and New Year
Barnard Castle
Taking its title from John's unforgettable song telling the Nativity story from the point of view of the animals in the stable, this show is a heart-warming look at the timeless rituals found in the folklore and folk music of England at Midwinter.
Dates
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- 28 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Raby Christmas Trees
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Festive Shopping
Staindrop
We are delighted to announce that we will once again be offering freshly cut Christmas trees, perfect for decorating your home this holiday season.
Dates
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- 28 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024
Brasserie Nights - Headlam Hall Hotel and Spa
Type
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Food & Drink
Gainford
Join us for one of themed three-course evening meals in the spa brasserie...
Dates
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- 29 Nov 2024Open 19:00 -
Artist Makers: Expanded Knitting - The Bowes Museum
Type
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
How long is a ball of wool? How soft is it, and how many colours are actually too many? Can you make sculpture out of wool? Let’s find out! Inspired by the crochet, knitting and wool work pictures of Dorothy Ann French.
Dates
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- 30 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
Christmas Market - Raby Castle
Type
Type:
Christmas and New Year
Staindrop
Wander through the beautifully decorated stalls nestled within the castle grounds.
Dates
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- 30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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