Britain's What's On Event Guide
In this half acre mature cottage garden grass paths lead you past a wide variety of beds with shrubs, grasses, perennials and trees (native and
2 Hillside Cottage, Bishop Auckland DL14 0EZ
Sun 4 Jun 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on June 3rd 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Sat 3 Jun 23
Ladies Summer Fashion Show and Clothes Sale from Complete Clothing Company.
Need an outfit for a party, updating your wardrobe for the summer...
St. Pauls Centre Ltd
St. Pauls Gardens DL16 7LR
Sat 3 Jun 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Pavilion in Peterlee on June 2nd 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
The Pavilion, Helford Road, Peterlee SR8 1ER
Fri 2 Jun 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hops & Cheese in Hartlepool on June 1st 2023:
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Steve Gribbin, Carl
Hops & Cheese, 9-11 Tower Street
Hartlepool TS24 7HH
Thu 1 Jun 23
War of the Roses – Sat 27th – Sun 28th May
10.30am – 4pm (last admission 3pm)
Sir John Savile’s Household are back at Hoghton Tower for two...
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0SH
Sat 27 May 23
3 adjacent rural gardens invite you to spend an evening strolling around their late spring flower beds and wildlife ponds.
Nags Head Farm, Darlington DL2 2SD
Thu 25 May 23

Pomona College Glee Club
Sing gently - A choral celebration of music from the Americas and Britain
The Pomona College Glee Club, Pomona’s elite
Durham Cathedral, Durham DH1 3EH
Thu 25 May 23
Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, stylishly celebrating the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black as well as a handpicked
The Majestic Theatre, Bondgate,
Darlington. ? DL3 7JT
Fri 19 May 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on May 19th 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Fri 19 May 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Steam Machine Brewing Co in Newton Aycliffe on May 18th 2023:
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Sam
Steam Machine Brewing Co
26 Northfield Way
Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UF
Thu 18 May 23
In 1984 Ravensford Farm was a ruin in a field full of weeds, with just one tree. Today it is surrounded by a richly varied garden, with a wood, two...
Ravensford Farm, Bishop Auckland DL13 3NH
Sun 14 May 23
Held within the magnificent Walled Rose Garden at Wynyard Hall, the plant fair brings together a vast selection of quality plants, herbs, shrubs and
Wynyard Hall, Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees TS22 5NF
Sun 14 May 23

Planet Circus OMG! Proudly presents acts from all around the globe in our sensational show for 2023. New this year we have the beautiful Jenny...
Opposite the Frog and Ferret Pub, Spennymoor DL16 7RS
Wed 10 May 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on May 6th 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Sat 6 May 23
Join us at Beamish Museum for 1950s-style Coronation Weekend celebrations as we celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Sat 6 May 23
Did you know that May Day was one of the biggest annual celebrations in Edwardian times? Come along to Beamish Museum and find out why.
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Mon 1 May 23
Butterwick Hospice Care invites you to join us for 'A Night Among the Stars'!
After the postponement of last years Ball we are back at...
Gisborough Hall Hotel, Whitby Lane, Guisborough TS14 6PT
Sat 22 Apr 23
Join us for a weekend of delicious food and fantastic entertainment is in store, with some well-known faces taking to the stage throughout.
Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham DL14 7NP
Sat 22 Apr 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on April 21st 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Fri 21 Apr 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Steam Machine Brewing Co. on April 20th 2023:
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Pete Otway, Ant...
Steam Machine Brewing Co
26 Northfield Way
Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UF
Thu 20 Apr 23
Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be demonstrating his traditional wood-turning craft skills using a pole lathe and shave horse, and
Botanic Garden, Durham University
Hollingside Lane
South Road
Durham DH1 3TN
Sun 16 Apr 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Pavilion in Peterlee on April 14th 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
The Pavilion, Helford Road, Peterlee SR8 1ER
Fri 14 Apr 23

Live American Wrestling action from the World Wide Wrestling League at Blackhill Comrades Club, Consett.
Blackhill Comrades Club, Ridley St, Blackhill, Consett DH8 8TT
Fri 14 Apr 23
Easter Chicks are hiding in the Garden. Pick up your spotter sheet and see how many you can find in this fun family event. Self-led activity.
Botanic Garden, Durham University
Hollingside Lane
South Road
Durham DH1 3TN
Sun 9 Apr 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hops & Cheese in Hartlepool on April 6th 2023:
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Tony Cowards, Nick
Hops & Cheese, 9-11 Tower Street
Hartlepool TS24 7HH
Thu 6 Apr 23
Durham Roller Derby hosts the first games of Five Nations Roller Derby Championships 2023 (Tier Four Women's North).
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre DL5 4EH
Sat 1 Apr 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on April 1st 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Sat 1 Apr 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Steam Machine Brewing Co in Newton Aycliffe on March 30th 2023:
Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with
Steam Machine Brewing Co
26 Northfield Way
Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UF
Thu 30 Mar 23
Join us for an hour (and a bit!) of train filled fun, perfect for mini train fans. We’ll be filling the main hall with a giant hands-on train track,...
The Snods Hall, Snods Edge, Shotley Bridge, Consett DH8 9TJ
Sun 26 Mar 23
Orchid Show & Craft/Gift Fair
Durham Orchid Society invite you to join us for our Annual Orchid Show.
Bowburn Community Centre. Durham Road. Bowburn.County Durham. . DH6 5AT
Sun 26 Mar 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on March 23rd 2023:
Hilarity Bites presents Tom Houghton: Absolute Shambles
Show
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Thu 23 Mar 23

Do you want to join a choir near you?
Your local Chester le Street choir is run by vocal teacher Rob Slater.
Cornerstones Centre for the Community, North Burns, Chester le Street, Durham DH3 3TF
Tue 21 Mar 23
Tilted Wig (Murder, Margaret and Me; Lady Chatterley’s Lover; The Picture of Dorian Gray) are heading on tour with York Theatre Royal’s Around the
Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR
Tue 21 Mar 23

Are you looking to learn to sing?
The Durham Rock Choir is led by County Durham based musician Rob Slater.
Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL
Mon 20 Mar 23
Enjoy a special Mother’s Day at Beamish. Join us to discover the customs and traditions of the day, and join in with family activities.
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Sun 19 Mar 23
Come along to Beamish Museum for this special science-themed weekend and have a go at a variety of ingenious activities!
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Sat 18 Mar 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on March 17th 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Fri 17 Mar 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Darlington Hippodrome on March 16th 2023:
Hilarity Bites presents Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People
Show
Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR
Thu 16 Mar 23
Learn about the role of women in the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s as we celebrate International Women’s Day at Beamish Museum.
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Sat 11 Mar 23
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT TICKETS FOR HOLI FESTIVAL ARE NOW AVIALABLE TO BOOK ONLINE.
Welcome the spring season to Durham and join us for Holi...
Oriental Museum
Elvet Hill
Durham DH1 3TH
Sat 11 Mar 23
Looking for a fun afternoon with the family? Something out of the ordinary for a first date? How about a thrilling event for you and your...
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn NE6 5AT
Sun 5 Mar 23

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on March 4th 2023:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
Sat 4 Mar 23

Go wild and express your creativity inspired by the Raymond Briggs exhibition. Have a go at making a wooden spoon character, a 3D elephant, fuzzy...
The Bowes Museum
Newgate, Barnard Castle
County Durham DL12 8NP
Sat 25 Feb 23
Explore sculptures on display in the museum galleries and sculpt your own masterpiece from soap.
Sat 25 Feb 23

Live American Wrestling action from the World Wide Wrestling League.
Great fun for all the family - as seen on TV - matches to be filmed for...
Elm Tree Community Centre, Elm Tree Ave, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 0UW
Sat 25 Feb 23
Come along to our cool print making workshop and make your own unique print art.
Fri 24 Feb 23
Killer of snakes and protector of homes - find out about the Ancient Egyptian god Bes and make a clay Bes jar, just like the ones on display.
Wed 22 Feb 23
Get ready to have a flipping good time as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday at Beamish Museum!
Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake...
Beamish Museum
Beamish DH9 0RG
Tue 21 Feb 23
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is set to support Visit County Durham’s Year of the Coast campaign with a free seaside themed Ice & Waves
Church St, Murton, Seaham SR7 9HU
Mon 20 Feb 23
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