What's on inDurham


Welcome to Durham

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Durham - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Durham to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

Editor's Picks


Forthcoming events in Durham

21
JUN
World Family Fun Day
Merryoaks Community Hall,

.World Family Fun DayJoin us on 21st June 11am 2.30pm at Merryoaks Community Hall Park House Road Durham DH1 3QF for a day packed with fun creativity and celebrationEnjoy free world crafts games science activities and international music plus delicious…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07557 978580
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22
JUN
Secular Salon: Sam Green
Merryoaks Community Hall

.Professor Richard Huzzey Professor of Modern History at Durham University will be giving a talk on Sam Green the countrys first openly gay county councillor.Sam Green was a trailblazing figure whose election and public service marked a significant moment in local and…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07557 978580
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28
JUN
Merryoaks Market
Merryoaks Community Hall

.A mixture of crafts and preloved bargains along with hot drinks and snacks and a warm welcome. We will also have facility for electrical testing small items. Come and join usIf you would like information on renting a table please email suzanne.whelanlowesbarncp.org.ukCategory:…

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TEL: 07557 978580
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28
JUN
Bowburn Medal and Militaria Fair
Bowburn Community Association

.A wide choice of medals uniforms headgear swords bayonets daggers badges accoutrements military postcards etc. The ideal meeting place for enthusiasts with common interests in a friendly atmosphere.Category: Community Fairs Antique and Collectors Fairs…

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TEL: 07796 758974
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05
JUL
Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning
Merryoaks Community Hall

.Come and meet others in your local community in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall. See what is available and let us know what you would like to see happening at the Hall. Along with the chance for a…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07557 978580
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02
AUG
Fawlty Towers Weekend 02/08/2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham,

.You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show…

TEL: 01772 691284
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22
NOV
G4 Christmas 2025 - Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral,

.Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4s most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe‐inspiring cathedrals priories minsters halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season…

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Tourist Attractions


Durham Cathedral

Founded in 1093, this magnificent Norman cathedral is the shrone of St Cuthbert and one of the great architectural experiences in Europe. Together with the adjacent castle, it is a World Heritage site.Cathedral Opening Times & PricesMonday ‐ Saturday 9.30am ‐ 6.15pm, Sun 12.30pm ‐ 5pm, extended…

Croxdale Hall

The Salvin family home since 1402, Croxdale is now seen as an 18th Century re‐casing of an earlier Tudor building. Mid‐Georgian rooms with Rococo ceilings, private chapel and fine gardens.Open: House by Appointment OnlyTuesday and Wednesday from first Tuesday in may to second Wednesday in July,…

Back Silver Street

At Fowlers Yard visitors can see artists and craftspeople at work and purchase hand made arts and crafts. Creative processes include glassmaking, painting, micro‐brewing, textile art, embrioderycostume making, design photography and metal furniture making.Open: Daily Tuesday ‐ Saturday 10.30am ‐ 5.30pm saturday 5pm.Hart Interior DesignTuesday ‐…

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Durham, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐378 0075 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Derwent Valley Railway Path

12.5 mile walk along former railway in the Derwent Valley from Swalwell to Lydgett's Junction, Consett. Includes Thornley Woodlands Centre near Winlaton Mill, picnic areas at Ebchester, Shotley Bridge and Rowlands Gill, Derwenthaugh Park and a Visitor Centre at Swalwell.Open: Telephone for details…

Durham Baths

Swimming pool at Durham Baths in Durham, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐384 3143 for opening times and entrance costs.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Durham? See our list of attractions in Durham, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.


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