Early Bird Offer - 20% off - Was £95 Now £76 - Offer valid until 4th June 2024 In this workshop, taught by Rebecca Stevenson, you will create a... more >

Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR

Sat 16 Nov 24

Christmas Origami Workshop

Early Bird Offer - 20% off - Was £40 Now £32 - Offer valid until 4th June 2024 Learn how to turn paper into stars and Christmas trees, in this... more >

Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR

Sat 16 Nov 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in County Durham

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Seaham

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld Dalton Park, Dalton Park, Seaham SR7 9HU

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Bishop Auckland

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Consett

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Front St., Consett DH8 5AB

Sat 16 Nov 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Nick Doody & Patrick Draper

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on November 15th 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP

Fri 15 Nov 24

Beginner's Drawing Workshop

Early Bird Offer - 20% off - Was £75 Now £60 - Offer valid until 4th June 2024 If you have never even picked up a pencil with the intention to... more >

Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR

Sat 9 Nov 24

Walk Right Back

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most..... more >

Forum Theatre, Billingham TS23 2LJ

Sun 3 Nov 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Bethany Black & Tom Taylor

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on November 2nd 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG

Sat 2 Nov 24

Hurworth Craft and Book Fair

Craft and Book Fair at Hurworth Village Hall. All items have been loving made by local people and it is a great opportunity to treat yourself or..... more >

Hurworth Village Hall, Church Row, Hurworth, Darlington DL2 2AQ

Sun 20 Oct 24

Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Alfie Joey

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Steam Machine Brewing Co. in Newton Aycliffe on October 17th 2024: Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night,..... more >

Steam Machine Brewing Co 26 Northfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UF

Thu 17 Oct 24

Jesmonite Workshop

In this workshop you will be taught step by step, with demonstrations how to use 3 different techniques to create 3 items: a mini terrazzo pot, a... more >

Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR

Sun 13 Oct 24

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Darlington

The Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring Poldark and Angus Baskerville in a never-before-seen show, bringing magic, mind reading and comedy... more >

The Majestic Theatre, 78-80 Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JT

Sat 12 Oct 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Ray Bradshaw & Phil Pagett

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on October 11th 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP

Fri 11 Oct 24

Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Alex Mitchell

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hops & Cheese in Hartlepool on October 10th 2024: Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Alex Mitchell,... more >

Hops & Cheese, 9-11 Tower Street Hartlepool TS24 7HH

Thu 10 Oct 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - The Oddfellows Arms - Seaham

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - The Oddfellows Arms - Seaham more >

52 Church street Seaham SR7 7HF

Tue 8 Oct 24

Proddy Mat Making Workshop

Create your own proddy/clippy mat using leftover and recycled scraps of fabrics to create your own decorative and functional small rug... more >

Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR

Sat 5 Oct 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Rob Rouse & Matt Price

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on October 5th 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG

Sat 5 Oct 24

Ravensford Farm - Open Garden for NGS

In 1984 Ravensford Farm was a ruin in a field full of weeds, with one tree. Today it is surrounded by a richly varied garden, a wood, two ponds,..... more >

Ravensford Farm, Bishop Auckland DL13 3NH

Sun 22 Sep 24

Sterling Silver Jewellery Workshop

In this workshop, taught by Rebecca Stevenson, you will create two different items of silver jewellery to take home with you in just one day... more >

Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR

Sat 21 Sep 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Gribbin & Alfie Joey

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on September 20th 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP

Fri 20 Sep 24

Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Steve Gribbin

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Steam Machine Brewing Co. in Newton Aycliffe on September 19th 2024: Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night,..... more >

Steam Machine Brewing Co 26 Northfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UF

Thu 19 Sep 24

Westbrook Guided Walk and Heritage Day

Heritage Open Day: A guided walk through the normally gated private glade in the heart of Hopetown Darlington... more >

Westbrook, Darlington DL3 6TD

Sun 15 Sep 24

Guided Walk: Stanhope and Tyne Railway

Heritage Open Day: Guided walk of Stanhope and Tyne Railway, approx. 9.5 miles. Start: Waskerley Station Picnic Area, Waskerley Village, Off..... more >

Waskerley Station Picnic Area, Waskerley Station, Off Castleside to Stanhope Road, Durham DH8 9DZ

Sun 15 Sep 24

St Mary's Parish Church

Heritage Open Day: The church tower will be open with access to the ringing chamber and the clock chamber... more >

Newgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8NQ

Sun 15 Sep 24

St Barnabas Burnmoor Church

Heritage Open Day: A visit to a lovely church where you can expect a warm welcome and refreshments. A parish church built in the nineteenth century..... more >

75 St. Barnabas, Bournmoor DH4 6EU

Sun 15 Sep 24

Coptic Stitch Journal Workshop

Early Bird Offer - 20% off - Was £75 Now £60 - Offer valid until 4th June 2024 Come along and learn how to make a Coptic Stitch Journal... more >

Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington DL3 8AR

Sat 14 Sep 24

Thorpe Light Railway

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about future plans... more >

Thorpe Light Railway, Barnard Castle DL12 9TW

Sat 14 Sep 24

Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ Visits

Heritage Open Day: See & hear the North East's only Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ (one of UK's largest)... more >

New Victoria Centre, High Street, Howden Le Wear, Crook DL15 8EZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Lead by Fashion (Stanhope)

Heritage Open Day: A drop-in exhibition and activities celebrating the clothing and textiles of the North Pennines mining communities, bringing... more >

St Thomas Church Hall, 40 Front Street, Stanhope DL13 2UE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

Heritage Open Day: Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre will be hosting an exhibition to the memory of miners leader and county councillor Peter Lee in view... more >

Cemetery Lodge, 25 Woodlands Avenue, Wheatley Hill DH6 3JY

Thu 12 Sep 24

Hilarity Bites presents British Comedian of the Year, North-East Heat

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on September 12th 2024: Hilarity Bites presents British Comedian of the Year, North-East... more >

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG

Thu 12 Sep 24

Crook Hall Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Visit Crook Hall Gardens, a quiet escape in Durham City Centre, and enjoy tranquil gardens set against the backdrop of a Grade I... more >

Crook Hall Gardens, Frankland Lane, Sidegate DH1 5SZ

Wed 11 Sep 24

Guided Walk: Railway Colliery and Countryside

Heritage Open Day: Join us on a guided railway and countryside walk - approx. 9 miles. Start: Shotton Colliery Community Hub, Bridge Road, Shotton..... more >

Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, Shotton Colliery, Durham DH6 2PQ

Tue 10 Sep 24

Locomotionâ€™s historic buildings â€“ guided walk

Heritage Open Day: Immerse yourself in the history of the world's first railway town and find out more about how early railways operated â€“ in... more >

Locomotion, Dale Road, Shildon DL4 2RE

Tue 10 Sep 24

Textile Care at Durham Cathedral

Heritage Open Day: A display from our talented team of volunteer Broderers who care for the textiles in Durham Cathedral... more >

Durham Cathedral, Durham DH1 3EH

Mon 9 Sep 24

St. John the Baptist Church

Heritage Open Day: Church Open Monday 9th September 10am-4pm Thursday 12th September 10am-4pm We are opening our doors to allow people to come and... more >

St. John the Baptist Church, Greatham, Hartlepool TS25 2HW

Mon 9 Sep 24

Old Durham Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Restored 17th to early 18th century formal gardens. View the listed features of the gardens and on-going planting improvements..... more >

Old Durham, Benthouse Lane, South of Sherburn Road (A181), Durham DH1 2RY

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Andrew's Church, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington

Heritage Open Day: The oldest church in Darlington, c1125, including interesting stonework and woodwork... more >

Haughton Green, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington DL1 2DD

Sun 8 Sep 24

Guided Walk: Local History Around Spennymoor

Heritage Open Day: Join us for a guided walk around Spennymoor, approx. 5 miles. Start: Car Park behind Spennymoor Town Hall, DL16 6DG, GR NZ257337... more >

Car Park Behind Spennymoor Town Hall, High Street, Spennymoor, Durham DL16 6DG

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Mary the Virgin, Easington

Heritage Open Day: A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces... more >

Hall Walks, Easington Village, Easington Village SR8 3BP

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Margaret of Antioch Church

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... more >

Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PR

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Andrews Church - Dalton le Dale

Heritage Open Day: St Andrews Church has some unique features dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. An ancient church with Anglo-Saxon origins... more >

St Andrew’s Church, St Cuthberts Tce, Dalton le Dale SR7 8QX

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Laurence's Church, Pittington

Heritage Open Day: Visit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available. Discover a Grade I listed, 12th & 13th century church... more >

Hallgarth Lane, High Pittington DH6 1AB

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Ives' Church Leadgate

Heritage Open Day: Discover St Ives' Church Leadgate The Miners' Cathedral, the only church dedicated to St Ives in the North of... more >

St Ives Church, St Ives Road, Leadgate DH8 7SN

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Weardale Museum

Heritage Open Day: A small volunteer-run Museum that is dedicated to protecting, preserving and recording the history and heritage of Weardale... more >

Hotts, Ireshopeburn, Weardale DL13 1HD

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington

Heritage Open Day: St. Cuthbert's Darlington, the Church in the Market Place is preparing to undergo a transformation, as we 'Open Our..... more >

Market Place, Darlington DL1 5QG

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Bowes Museum

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry as The Bowes Museum joins in the Heritage Open Day scheme. Discover thousands of items from 500 years of human..... more >

Newgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8NP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Live Pro Wrestling at Bowburn Community Centre

Durham's favourite family friendly pro wrestling show COMES HOME to Bowburn for an thrilling evening of loud cheers and louder... more >

Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn DH6 5AT

Sat 7 Sep 24

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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!