What's on inPeterlee


Welcome to Peterlee

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Peterlee - 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 Peterlee to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Peterlee

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JUN
OMG Stunts - Peterlee
Circus Site

Are you ready for a world class show like you have never seen before In our sensational new show OMG Stunts you will witness breath taking circus skills magically colliding with gravity defying adrenaline fuelled FMX stunts & monster truck madness…

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Tourist Attractions


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,…

Durham Castle

Dating from 1072, one of England's largest surviving Norman castles and grandest Romanesque palaces. Seat of the Price Bishops until 1832 and now part of a World Heritage Site. Housing University College, Durham Universitys Foundation College, it is a conference, banqueting and holiday centre in vacations.Open:…

Sedgefield Pottery

Working pottery. Hand thrown and decorated stoneware and terracotta items for sale.Open: Monday‐ Saturday excluding Wednesday 9am ‐ 5.30pm, Wednesday 9am ‐ 12 noon.…

Hartlepool Maritime Experience

A superb re‐creation of an 18th century seaport, telling the story of life at sea at the time of Nelson, Napoleon and the Battle of Trafalgar which dares you to experience life aboard a real British Naval frigate two centuries ago. Become entranced by the world of fighting…

Killhope, North of England Lead Mining Museum

Winner of The Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award 2003, Killhope explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Park Level Mine underground experience, Northern England's largest working water wheel and hands‐on activities. Visitor Centre with shop, cafe and World's largest Spar Box exhibition. Woodland…

Lengs

SnookerPool Hall at Lengs in Seaham, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐581 3624 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

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