Houghton Le Spring Events
St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton le Spring
Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
St Michael & All Angels Church, Church St, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4DN
Heritage Open Day: There has been a centre for worship on this site for thousands of years, Christian worship was first established with a stone...
Join our choir in Sunderland for a FREE taster session
Mon 28 Sep, Mon 2 Nov, Mon 9 Nov, Mon 16 Nov
St Mary's and St Peter's Church, Springwell Road, Sunderland SR3 4DY
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Sunderland?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Everyday Histories - Two Mining Families - One Village History- a lasting legacy.
Sat 19 Sep
St Mary's Church, South Street, West Rainton DH4 6NR
Heritage Open Day: The growth of mining in West Rainton brought an influx of workers from different parts of the country...
Washington Old Hall - National Trust
Fri 18 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Sunderland NE38 7LE
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to the manor house, gardens and nuttery. At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor...
Ryhope Engines Museum
Today
Ryhope Pumping Station, The Waterworks, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0ND
Heritage Open Day: The Ryhope Engines Museum is based on the former Ryhope Pumping Station which provided water to Wearside for 100 years...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Sunderland Minster
Wed 16 Sep to Fri 18 Sep
High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3ET
Heritage Open Day: Beautiful city centre church with a long history and interesting architectural features and stained glass...
Phoenix Hall Queen Street East Sunderland
Today, Sun 20 Sep
Queen Street Masonic Temple, Queen Street East, Sunderland SR1 2HT
Heritage Open Day: Celebrating its 241st anniversary this year, Phoenix Hall is a Grade I listed building, it was built by the Phoenix Lodge in 1785...
St Laurence's Church, Pittington
Sat 19 Sep
Hallgarth Lane, High Pittington DH6 1AB
Heritage Open Day: Visit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available. Discover a Grade I listed, 12th & 13th century church...
Roker Pier and Lighthouse
Today
Roker Pier and Lighthouse, Marine Walk, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0PL
Heritage Open Day: Come and see the entrance to the tunnel under the pier and the impressive ground floor of Roker Lighthouse and find out some...
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...
St Mary the Virgin, Easington
Sat 19 Sep
St Mary the Virgin, Hall Walks, Easington Village SR8 3BP
Heritage Open Day: A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces including a beautiful example...
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 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...
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 Helens Church 150th Anniversary
Today, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
St Helens Church, Belle vue bank, low fell, Gateshead NE9 6BR
Heritage Open Day: Please come to St Helens Victorian Church to visit the building and the wonderful stained glass From 11th September to the 13th...
St Peter's Harton - the grave by the back door
Sat 19 Sep
St. Peters Church, Sunderland Road, South Shields NE34 6AH
Heritage Open Day: Harton Churchyard was opened in 1857 and since then many local people have been laid to rest in its tree surrounded setting...
Jarrow Hall
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Jarrow Hall, The Museum, Church Bank, Jarrow NE32 3DY
Heritage Open Day: Join in on our events and activities at Jarrow Hall for Heritage Open Days on the 19th and 20th of September!...
Join our choir in Durham for a FREE taster session
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, and more dates until Mon 23 Nov
Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham, Co. Durham DH1 3HL
Do you want to find a choir near you?
Your friendly local Durham choir is run by singer/pianist Rob Slater...
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Cemetery Lodge, 25 Woodlands Avenue, Wheatley Hill DH6 3JY
Heritage Open Day: Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre will be open for the last weekend of Heritage Open Days - Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 September 2026...
Souter Lighthouse - National Trust
Tue 15 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn SR6 7NH
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to the lighthouse. Opened in 1871, Souter Lighthouse was a marvel of its age and remains an iconic beacon...
Railway of the Year 2026, and the World's Oldest Railway
Today, Thu 17 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Tanfield Railway, Marley Hill, Burdon Plain A6076, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 5ET
Heritage Open Day: The Tanfield Railway is the oldest operating railway in the world, dating from 1725, and in 2026 was voted 'Railway of the...
Beneath This Ground: Music and Poetry at Ballast Hills Burial Ground
Sat 19 Sep
Ballast Hills Burial Ground, between Albion Row and Ford Street, next to the former Ouseburn School building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LL
Heritage Open Day: Join us at Ballast Hills Burial Ground for Beneath This Ground, a moving performance of poetry and fiddle music inspired by the...
Twilight at Ballast Hills: Stories along the Gravestone Path
Sat 19 Sep
between Albion Row and Ford Street, next to the former Ouseburn School building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LL
Heritage Open Day: Explore Ballast Hills Burial Ground at dusk, with project guides stationed along the pathway to share stories, site history, and...
Explore Ballast Hills: Self-Guided Trail and Onsite Guides
Sat 19 Sep
between Albion Row and Ford Street, next to the former Ouseburn School building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LL
Heritage Open Day: Pick up a Ballast Hills Burial Ground Explorer’s Guide for a self-guided visit, and/or speak with project guides on site to ask...
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