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Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Stellingwerf & Lauren Pattison
Fri 21 Aug 26
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on August 21st 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Heather Holm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug 26
Heather Holm, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 3JU
Divided into several rooms, this is a garden of different aspects, formal, floral and architectural. The owners have a philosophy of colour...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece & Fran Garrity
Sat 1 Aug 26
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on August 1st 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
St Cuthbert's Hospice - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul 26
St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham DH1 3QF
5 acres of mature gardens surround the Hospice. In development since 1988, the gardens are cared for by volunteers inc a Victorian-style greenhouse...
Ayclive Music Festival 2026
Fri 24 Jul 26
OakLeaf Sports Field
School Aycliffe Lane
Newton Aycliffe
Co. Durham DL5 6QZ
Ayclive Festival is a community-driven music event in Newton Aycliffe, organised by passionate volunteers to bring live entertainment and support...
Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026
Fri 24 Jul 26
Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth DH7 8DE
A three-day craft fair at Brancepeth Castle, with around 70 unique stalls, delicious home-made hot and cold food and cakes served in the castle...
Oakdene Lodge & 37 Southend Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul 26
Oakdene Lodge & 37 Southend Avenue, Darlington DL3 7HR
Garden established from 2008 and is bordered by large mature trees within neighbouring Green Park. The garden was developed to complement the house...
Attelage Horse Weekend 2026
Sat 18 Jul 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
See a remarkable carriage driving competition by the Concours d’International d’Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) take place around the museum...
Middleton Hall Retirement Village - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul 26
Middleton Hall Retirement Village, Darlington DL2 1HA
Main features are natural woodland and parkland walks within the 45 acre estate. There is a Japanese themed garden, alongside wetland, ponds, a bird...
July Meccano Exhibition 2026
Sat 11 Jul 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Visit the 1950s welfare hall to see marvellous Meccano creations. There’ll be a selection of construction sets on display dating from the early 1900s...
Napoleonic Muster 2026
Sat 11 Jul 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Enjoy an impressive Napoleonic muster as we are joined by The Old 68th Durham Light Infantry Society and Display Team!...
St Margaret's Allotments, Church, Churchyard & Centre - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
St Margaret's Allotments, Church, Churchyard & Centre, Durham City DH1 4QU
Almost 100 allotments against the spectacular backdrop of Durham Cathedral, with the chance to speak to gardeners, many using organic methods...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Bethany Black & Jon Pearson
Sat 4 Jul 26
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on July 4th 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
The Radiohead Project
Sat 4 Jul 26
The Forum, The Causeway, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 2LJ
The Radiohead Project is a powerful live music experience built for those who know and appreciate Radiohead’s profound catalogue of hits most...
Crank It Up! 2026
Sat 4 Jul 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Join us for a host of science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities taking place over this special weekend!...
Quoits Weekend 2026
Sat 4 Jul 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
It’s competition time as we host the World Quoits Championship in our 1900s Pit Village. Join us to see members of the National Quoits Association...
Old Quarrington Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
Old Quarrington Gardens, Durham DH6 5NN
Three very distinct gardens in the hamlet of Old Quarrington. The Stables is a large family garden full of hidden surprises and extensive views...
FREE CARNIVAL and MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sat 27 Jun 26
Heighington Village Green DL5 6LX
Fantastic FREE Carnival and Music Festival on this beautiful village green-bring a picnic-ice Cream-Carnival Fun Fairs- Free bands and DJ-All day bar...
Peterlee Comic Con
Sat 27 Jun 26
The Depot SR8, 1/a Mill Hill, Peterlee SR8 2HR
Peterlee Comic Con is taking place on Saturday 27th June at The Depot SR8 on Mill Hill (former CTD Tiles warehouse) from 10am til 5pm...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Christian Reilly & Sam Serrano
Fri 26 Jun 26
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on June 26th 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Classic Car Day by NECPWA 2026
Sun 21 Jun 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
We’ll be joined by The North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles Club with an incredible display of classic vehicles on our Events Field near...
Beamish 53rd Reliability Run 2026
Sun 21 Jun 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
It’s time for the 53rd annual Beamish Reliability Run!
This challenging 150-mile run will see cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles registered...
Brass at Beamish 2026
Sun 21 Jun 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
It’s the battle of the brass bands, as groups from the North East compete to be determined the best.
Organised by the Durham County Brass Band...
Brancepeth Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
Brancepeth Village Gardens, Durham DH7 8EN
A variety of village gardens spread out over ½ mile in a picturesque historic setting. Refreshments will be available in the Village Hall...
Summer Vegan Eco-& Wellness Festival
Fri 19 Jun 26
Dalton Moor Farm, Seaham SR7 9JY
Join us in the Embrace of Nature, at Dalton Moor Farm and School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, for a whole weekend of kindness and family fun...
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Fri 19 Jun 26
Durham Cathedral, Durham DH1 3EH
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents Rachel Fairburn and Chris Cantrill
Thu 18 Jun 26
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on June 18th 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents Rachel Fairburn and Chris Cantrill:...
Burn the Floor: Supernova
Wed 17 Jun 26
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR DL1 1RR
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn...
Northumbrian Pipers Gathering
Sun 14 Jun 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
We’re hosting a gathering of the region’s small pipe players to showcase the music and the sound of this extra-ordinary instrument...
Teesdale Quilters show
Sat 13 Jun 26
Gainford Village Hall DL2 3DY
Teesdale Quilters invite you their 30th anniversary year show
We are displaying quilts and hand made crafts made by our members...
Join our choir in Chester le Street for a FREE taster session
Tue 9 Jun 26
Cornerstones Centre for the Community, North Burns, Chester le Street, Durham DH3 3TF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Chester le Street Rock Choir is led by Durham based musician Rob Slater...
Oliver Ford Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Oliver Ford Garden, Consett DH8 9HG
A peaceful, contemplative 3 acre garden developed and planted by the owner and BBC Gardener of the Year as a space for quiet reflection...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Michael Legge & Aidan Jones
Sat 6 Jun 26
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Coming to Hilarity Bites at the Forum in Darlington on June 6th 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Chris Washington & Anth Young
Fri 5 Jun 26
Shildon Railway Institute, 78 Redworth Road, Shildon DL4 2JJ
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Shildon Railway Institute on June 5th 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Join our choir in Chester le Street for a FREE taster session
Tue 2 Jun 26
Cornerstones Centre for the Community, North Burns, Chester le Street, Durham DH3 3TF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Chester le Street Rock Choir is led by Durham based musician Rob Slater...
Truckfest North East 2026
Sat 30 May 26
Wolsingham Showground, Wolsingham DL13 3JF
Join us for Truckfest North East and be amazed by monster trucks and arena stunt shows. Take part in exhilarating rides and see some incredible,...
Festival of Transport 2026
Sat 23 May 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Join us for a Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!
As with all daytime events, you can use your Unlimited Pass or Friends of Beamish...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Louise Young & David Eagle
Fri 22 May 26
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on May 22nd 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Cilla & The Swinging 60s
Sat 16 May 26
Spennymoor Settlement Everyman's Theatre
O'Hanlan Street, Spennymoor, Co Durham DL16 6RY
SURPRISE SURPRISE… CILLA IS COMING TO SPENNYMOOR!
Get ready for a fabulous night of nostalgia as CILLA & THE SWINGING SIXTIES arrives at
...
Napoleonic Muster 2026
Sat 16 May 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Enjoy an impressive Napoleonic muster as we are joined by The Old 68th Durham Light Infantry Society and Display Team!...
Hilarity Bites presents Elaine Robertson: Delulu
Thu 14 May 26
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on May 14th 2026:
Hilarity Bites presents Elaine Robertson: Delulu
Show details:
Elaine...
Centenary of the General Strike
Sat 9 May 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Join us in The 1900s Colliery as we mark the centenary of the General Strike.
As with all daytime events, you can use your Unlimited Pass or...
May Day Celebrations 2026
Sun 3 May 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Christian Reilly & Peter Brush
Sat 2 May 26
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on May 2nd 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Durham Photographic Society Exhibition 2026
Fri 1 May 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Durham Photographic Society will be putting on a fantastic display of their work.
Entrance included in museum admission and is free to Beamish...
Let Me Entertain You A Tribute to Robbie Williams
Sat 25 Apr 26
Forum Theatre Billingham
The Causeway, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 2LJ
This is a brand new unforgettable concert show celebrating the music and energy of the UK's biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie...
Horses in Harness 2026
Sat 25 Apr 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Hold your horses, there’s neigh chance you’ll want to miss this exciting equine event!
For more information keep checking back here or follow us...
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Houghton & Sammy Dobson
Fri 24 Apr 26
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on April 24th 2026:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat...
Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society Car Show 2026
Sun 19 Apr 26
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Start your engines and get to Beamish to see Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society’s fantastic display of cars on the museum’s Events...
The Detective Dog
Sat 18 Apr 26
Gala Durham
Millennium Place
Durham DH1 1WA
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on...
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Things to do around County Durham
If you're planning a day out in County Durham, this northernmost county in England offers a rich blend of history, natural beauty, and cultural attractions. Here are some delightful activities to consider:
1. Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle:
- Durham Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century, is a masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Marvel at its stunning design and explore the tombs of St. Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede. Don't miss the Chapel of the Nine Altars. While in Durham, visit Durham Castle, occupied by University College since 1840. Take a guided tour to explore its medieval great hall, Norman Chapel, and Tunstall Chapel with intricate carvings.
2. Barnard Castle:
- Despite its recent notoriety, Barnard Castle remains a top attraction in County Durham. Visit the Bowes Museum, home to the largest art collection in northern England. Explore the 12th-century Norman castle perched high on a rock overlooking the River Tees. Look for King Richard III's boar emblem carved into the castle wall.
3. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and High Force Waterfall:
- Discover the rugged beauty of the North Pennines AONB. Enjoy scenic walks, rolling hills, and breathtaking landscapes. Don't miss the High Force Waterfall, one of England's most impressive waterfalls.
4. Beamish Museum:
- Step back in time at the Beamish Museum, an open-air living museum near Stanley. Explore historic buildings, ride vintage trams, and immerse yourself in the past. It's a fascinating glimpse into the region's industrial heritage.
5. Raby Castle:
- Visit Raby Castle, a medieval fortress surrounded by beautiful gardens and deer parks. Explore its grand rooms, learn about its history, and enjoy the picturesque setting. Don't miss the views from the castle's towers.
Remember, County Durham offers a mix of cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and historic sites – perfect for an enriching and memorable day out!
:
1. Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle:
- Durham Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century, is a masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Marvel at its stunning design and explore the tombs of St. Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede. Don't miss the Chapel of the Nine Altars. While in Durham, visit Durham Castle, occupied by University College since 1840. Take a guided tour to explore its medieval great hall, Norman Chapel, and Tunstall Chapel with intricate carvings.
2. Barnard Castle:
- Despite its recent notoriety, Barnard Castle remains a top attraction in County Durham. Visit the Bowes Museum, home to the largest art collection in northern England. Explore the 12th-century Norman castle perched high on a rock overlooking the River Tees. Look for King Richard III's boar emblem carved into the castle wall.
3. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and High Force Waterfall:
- Discover the rugged beauty of the North Pennines AONB. Enjoy scenic walks, rolling hills, and breathtaking landscapes. Don't miss the High Force Waterfall, one of England's most impressive waterfalls.
4. Beamish Museum:
- Step back in time at the Beamish Museum, an open-air living museum near Stanley. Explore historic buildings, ride vintage trams, and immerse yourself in the past. It's a fascinating glimpse into the region's industrial heritage.
5. Raby Castle:
- Visit Raby Castle, a medieval fortress surrounded by beautiful gardens and deer parks. Explore its grand rooms, learn about its history, and enjoy the picturesque setting. Don't miss the views from the castle's towers.
Remember, County Durham offers a mix of cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and historic sites – perfect for an enriching and memorable day out!