Durham Events
What's On Around Durham
Today to Wed 7 Oct, By Distance closest first.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
St Barnabas Burnmoor Church
Sat 12 Sep
St Barnabas Church, 75 St. Barnabas, Bournmoor DH4 6EU
Heritage Open Day: A visit to a lovely church where you can expect a warm welcome and refreshments.
There will be a variety of displays on local...
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...
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...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
St Mary the Virgin, Easington
Sat 12 Sep, 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...
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...
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)...
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...
St Andrews Church - Dalton le Dale
Sat 12 Sep
St Andrew's Church, St Cuthberts Tce, Dalton le Dale SR7 8QX
Heritage Open Day: St Andrews Church has some unique features dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. It is situated in an ancient village which has a...
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...
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...
Two Railways and Two Denes
Fri 18 Sep
Castle Eden Dene Local Nature Reserve, Oakerside Dene Lodge, Stanhope Drive, Castle Eden Dene SR8 1NJ
Heritage Open Day: A walk in the countryside along former railway lines. Two Railways and Two Denes
10:00am (4.5 hours) 8 miles, level 2...
Railway of the Year 2026, and the World's Oldest Railway
Sun 13 Sep, 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...
Ryhope Engines Museum
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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...
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