Shildon Events
What's On Around Shildon
Today to Thu 8 Oct, By Distance closest first.
Life in the world's first railway town
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Locomotion, The N R M At Shildon, Dale Road Trading Estate, Dale Road, Shildon DL4 2RE
Heritage Open Day: The town of Shildon has had an exciting story to tell since the earliest days of the rail industry...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Josh Jones & Jenny Hart
Fri 18 Sep
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on September 18th 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Escomb Saxon Church
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Escomb Saxon Church, Saxon Green, Escomb, Bishop Auckland DL14 7SY
Heritage Open Day: The church was built in the 7th century. Have a free guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, where you can learn about...
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with El Purnell
Thu 24 Sep
Oakleaf Sports Complex, School Aycliffe Lane
Newton Aycliffe DL5 6QZ
Coming to Hilarity Bites at the OakLeaf Sports Complex in Newton Aycliffe on September 24th 2026:
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night,...
St. Cuthbert’s Church, Etherley (DL14 0HT)
Sat 19 Sep
St. Cuthbert’s Church, Church Street, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland DL14 0HT
Heritage Open Day: Church is open from 9.30 - 15.30 on Saturday, September 19th.
Church guide.
Christian artwork on display...
Aycliffe Bus Museum
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Aycliffe Bus Museum, Langton Business Centre, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6BL
Heritage Open Day: Step aboard at Aycliffe Bus Museum for a journey through North East transport history...
Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ Visits
Sat 19 Sep
New Victoria Centre, High Street, Howden Le Wear, Crook DL15 8EZ
Heritage Open Day: See & hear the North East's only 'Mighty Wurlitzer' theatre pipe organ (one of UK's largest)...
St James' Church, Hamsterley
Sat 12 Sep
St James' Church, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland DL13 3RQ
Heritage Open Day: St James' Church, Hamsterley. An opportunity to see one of County Durham's Grade 1 listed churches...
Hopetown Comic Con
Sat 3 Oct
Hopetown Darlington, McNay St, Darlington DL3 6SW
Prepare for a time-twisting adventure as Hopetown Comic Con returns with a full Doctor Who theme on Saturday 3rd October 2026...
Holy Trinity Darlington
Sat 19 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7BQ
Heritage Open Day: Visitors of all ages are invited to Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 19th September between 10 am and 4pm...
St Andrew's Church, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington
Sun 13 Sep
Haughton Green, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington DL1 2DD
Heritage Open Day: The oldest church in Darlington, c1125, including interesting stonework and woodwork...
St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington
Sat 19 Sep
St. Cuthberts Church, Market Place, Darlington DL1 5QG
Heritage Open Day: St. Cuthbert's Darlington, the Church in the Market Place is undergoing a transformation, but we're opening our church...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Deering & Roger Monkhouse
Sat 3 Oct
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on October 3rd 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Banners, Art and Local History
Sat 19 Sep
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT
Heritage Open Day: Display of miners’ lodge & community banners + Collection of mining & other local history records + Gallery of work by local...
FREE taster session with the Darlington Rock Choir
Tue 6 Oct, Tue 20 Oct
Northgate United Reformed Church, Northgate, Darlington DL1 1QU
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Darlington Rock Choir is led by County Durham based musician...
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Alex Mitchell
Mon 21 Sep
The Vault, East Row, Darlington DL1 5PN
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Vault in Darlington on September 21st 2026:
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Alex Mitchell,...
From Dig to Display: Get Behind the Scenes at the Museum of Archaeology
Sat 12 Sep
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Heritage Open Day: Explore the newly reopened upstairs gallery and discover the work that goes on behind the scenes of an archaeology museum...
Durham Castle
Sat 12 Sep
The Castle, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW
Heritage Open Day: Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace on Saturday 12 September...
St Margaret of Antioch Church
Sat 19 Sep
Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PR
Heritage Open Day: St Margaret of Antioch church building dates from the mid-twelfth century, and much of the stonework (as well as the font) is...
St Cuthbert's Catholic Church, Durham
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St. Cuthberts Catholic Church, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL
Heritage Open Day: Visit this simple, peaceful church to rest a while or to see the stunning window by the world-famous Irish stained glass artist...
Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric, 2, Castle Chare, Durham DH1 4RD
Heritage Open Day: Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St...
Thorpe Light Railway - behind the scenes
Sat 19 Sep
Thorpe Light Railway, Barnard Castle DL12 9TW
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about ongoing projects and future plans...
Crook Hall Gardens - National Trust
Wed 16 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Crook Hall Gardens, Frankland Lane, Durham DH1 5SZ
Heritage Open Day: Free entry to enjoy the beautiful gardens and Medieval Hall Wander through the series of interlinking gardens, each with its own...
All Saints Church and Churchyard open day - Langley Park
Sat 19 Sep
All Saints Church, Quebec Street, Langley Park DH7 9UU
Heritage Open Day: A chance to explore the church, find out what's happening in the churchyard, and discover the history of the village...
The Bowes Museum
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle DL12 8NP
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a fantastic free day out with family and friends at The Bowes Museum and celebrate England’s largest festival of history...
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