A county with breathtaking dales, a dramatic coastline, a vale steeped in history and a vibrant city at its heart.

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1 A county with breathtaking dales, a dramatic coastline, a vale steeped in history and a vibrant city at its heart. 9/7/2018 till 9/7/ /7/2018 till 23/7/2018 6/8/2018 till 6/8/2018 Palace Green Library: Palaeography Summer School Participants will need to attend as many of the early dates as possible in order to effectively prepare for the later transcription classes; it takes quite a lot of practice! Tickets are 45 for the entire series of classes. Booking is required via Eventbrite: More events and activities will be added to the Palace Green Library website as they are confirmed so please check regularly for updates. pg.custodian@durham.ac.uk green/whatson/details/?id= Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, 9/7/2018 till 9/7/2018 3/9/2018 till 3/9/ /7/2018 till 14/7/ /7/2018 till 14/7/ /7/2018 till 28/7/2018 Raby Castle: Deer Park Walk Join our Head Gamekeeper for a morning walk through the 200 acre deer park surrounding Raby Castle to find out more about our herds of stunning deer, their behaviour throughout the seasons and their management. Raby Castle, Staindrop, Beamish Museum: Singing at Beamish Throughout the year the museum is lucky to have the support of many choirs including school, community and church choirs in addition to our own volunteer choir, the groups performances are a brilliant addition to the museum and extremely popular with our visitors so don t miss out! admin@rabycastle.com hats-on/events 9.5 to 9.5 Per Ticket Type museum@beamish.org.uk Beamish Museum, Regional Resource Centre, Beamish, 3/9/2018 till 3/9/ /9/2018 till 10/9/ /9/2018 till 17/9/2018 Crook Hall & Gardens: Monday Wellbeing Afternoons Wellbeing Course. Every Monday in September. Session includes juice, vegan taster plates and entry to Crook Hall Gardens. Heart and Sole Wellbeing Courses are specifically for women who feel like they need a kick start. Feel like they need to get their mojo back. Feel like they re not reaching their full potential. Crook Hall and Gardens, Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham City, sandra@heartandsolewellbei ng.co.uk eing.co.uk /7/2018 till 3/9/2018 Exhibition of Paintings by Paul Morgan Clarke info@crookhallgardens.co.uk

2 Art Exhibition of Watercolour, Acrylic & Egg Tempera Paintings. Exhibition is open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Crook Hall & Gardens, Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham City, 3/9/2018 till 3/9/2018 Palace Green Library: Essential Agony : the soldier s experience of the Battle of Dunbar Aaron Johnston, Director of the Scottish Battlefields Trust Join battlefield historian Arran Johnston, director of the Scottish Battlefields Trust, on a visit to the front lines of 17th century warfare and imagine how the Battle of Dunbar was experienced by the individual soldiers who fought there. This illustrated talk aims to bring the battle vividly to life, bringing together the speaker s intimate knowledge of the terrain, contemporary sources, and familiarity with the weapons and tactics of the time. Battles were won or lost not just on the decisions of great commanders, but by the actions or frailties of the thousands of men and horses they directed and the nature of the landscapes they found themselves within. pg.custodian@durham.ac.uk green/whatson/details/?id= Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, 4/9/2018 till 4/9/2018 Beamish Museum: Memory Walk This fundraising Memory Walk, organised by Chester-le- Street Alzheimer s Society volunteers, returns to Beamish Museum for its third year on Tuesday, 4th September Beamish Museum, Regional Resource Centre, Beamish, Stanley, 4/9/2018 till 4/9/2018 Beamish Museum: Memory Walk This fundraising Memory Walk, organised by Chester-le- Street Alzheimer s Society volunteers, returns to Beamish Museum for its third year on Tuesday, 4th September museum@beamish.org.uk events/memory-walk-2018/ museum@beamish.org.uk Beamish Museum, Regional Resource Centre, Beamish, 4/9/2018 till 4/9/2018 Rockliffe Hall: Senior Open Pairs Golf Competition 60 per pair Rockliffe Hall, Hurworth Place, Hurworth on Tees, enquiries@rockliffehall.com event/june-senior-open-pairs -golf-competition /9/2018 till 5/9/2018 Clare Hammond : Classical Piano Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society's 'Young Artist Award', internationally acclaimed concert pianist Clare Hammond comes to Witham with a programme that showcases the sheer range of expression and imagination possible on the piano. info@thewitham.org.uk The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, 5/9/2018 till 5/9/2018 Guided Walks: Bollihope to Stanhope Bollihope to Stanhope countryside@durham.gov.uk

3 Bollihope parking area, Bollihope, rticle/3596/countryside-even ts-and-guided-walks /9/2018 till 5/9/2018 High Tide Foundation Golf Day Take part in a four-ball tournament at Rockliffe Hall s five-star golf course. Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Hurworth Place, Hurworth-on-Tees, enquiries@rockliffehall.com event/high-tide-foundation-g olf-day /9/2018 till 6/9/2018 Beamish Hall Hotel: Titanic & Afternoon Tea at the Movies Titanic - Afternoon Tea at the Movies, all while enjoying our delectable afternoon tea menu full of tasty treats, Scones, Sandwiches and cakes galore. Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Beamish, 6/9/2018 till 6/9/2018 Bishop Auckland Town Hall: The Mercy Colin Firth stars in the incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe, the struggles he confronted on the journey while his family awaited his return info@beamish-hall.co.uk k wnhall.org.uk/ Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, 6/9/2018 till 6/9/2018 7/9/2018 till 7/9/2018 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Alington House Community Association This year an exhibition of history boards will be on display depicting the life of Alington House from the 1930 s to the present (Heritage Lottery Funded). A Grade 2* listed 17th Century building, built to house the Castle Guard and incorporating sections of the Castle walls. heritageopendays@durham. gov.uk g.uk North Bailey, Durham City, 6/9/2018 till 6/9/2018 NTL : Julie by Polly Stenham after August Strindberg Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in the cast of this brand new production, directed by Carrie Cracknell (NT Live: The Deep Blue Sea) and broadcast live from the National Theatre to cinemas. info@thewitham.org.uk The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, 6/9/2018 till 6/9/2018 The Gala Theatre: NTL: Julie Wild and newly single, Julie throws a late night party. The Gala Theatre and Cinema, Millennium Place, Durham City, boxoffice@galadurham.co.uk k/

4 7/9/2018 till 7/9/2018 Guided Walks: Lintz, Mountsett and Friarside Lintz, Mountsett and Friarside Lay-by next to Lintz Garden Centre, Linzford, rticle/3596/countryside-even ts-and-guided-walks /9/2018 till 7/9/ /9/2018 till 14/9/ /8/2018 till 13/8/2018 7/9/2018 till 7/9/ /9/2018 till 14/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Durham Market Hall This site in the centre of Durham City has a fascinating past, from palace to workhouse, and finally Market Hall. The tours will bring 100s of years of history to life. Prebooking required. Maximum 12 people.. Market Place, Durham, Heritage Open Days 2018: St Chad s College A chance to see behind the green doors inside one of the Bailey Colleges of Durham University. colin@durhammarkets.co.uk o.uk St. Chads College, 18 North Bailey, Durham City, 7/9/2018 till 7/9/ /9/2018 till 15/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Auckland Castle: DEER PARK TOURS Join us for a tour of our scenic Deer Park led by retired Park Ranger, Alan Anderson, who is joining us especially for Heritage Open Days to share his 30 year knowledge of the park Market Place, Bishop Auckland, 7/9/2018 till 7/9/ /9/2018 till 15/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Experience Historic Bishop Auckland Take a gentle walk around the historic town. Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, /9/2018 till 7/9/ /9/2018 till 14/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: THE TITHE BARN An opportunity to see a rare group of medieval farm buildings, Grade II* and II, dating from 14th and 15th century. Hallgarth Street, Durham City, 7/9/2018 till 7/9/ /9/2018 till 15/9/2018 Heritage Open Days: Durham County Record Office A chance to look behind the scenes in the archive strong rooms and listen to archivists and conservators revealing how County Durham s written heritage is preserved today. Includes hands-on activities for adults and children. Pre-booking required. Max 15 people. Durham County Record Office, County Hall, Durham City, record.office@durham.gov.u k s.org.uk /9/2018 till 7/9/2018 Old Cinema Launderette: Bridget St. John Bridget St John is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for the three albums she recorded between 1969 and 1972 for John Peel's Dandelion oldcinemalaunderette@gmai l.com

5 record label. Peel produced her debut album Ask Me No Questions. She also recorded a large number of BBC Radio and Peel sessions. Old Cinema Launderette, 38 Marshall Terrace, Durham, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Beamish Museum: St James's Singers St James Singers will be performing in the Pit Village Chapel at 11am and 2pm. Throughout the year the museum is lucky to have the support of many choirs including school, community and church choirs in addition to our own volunteer choir, the groups performances are a brilliant addition to the museum and extremely popular with our visitors so don t miss out! rette.uk/retro-gig-venue museum@beamish.org.uk events/st-james-singers/ Beamish Museum, Regional Resource Centre, Beamish, Stanley, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Bowes Agricultural Show Located in an ideal rural and picturesque area Bowes Show can be found easily with access from the A66 at Bowes village. Parking is easy and all facilities including refreshments, show luncheon, toilets, licensed bar etc. are provided for your convenience. k/ The Parks, Holme Farm, Gilmonby, Barnard Castle, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Durham Cathedral: Heritage Open Days - Allotment Garden Celebrate this year s Heritage Open Days with free events at Durham Cathedral and explore spaces usually closed to members of the public. Booking is not required to visit the allotment garden. Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham, enquiries@durhamcathedral. co.uk l.co.uk/whats-on/bat-walk /9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Durham Cathedral: Heritage Open Days - Deanery Wall Paintings Visitors will be given a unique opportunity to see the rare medieval wall paintings which decorate the hallway of the Deanery in the Cathedral College. Each viewing lasts 30 minutes. As places are limited, admission is by advanced booking only. Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham, enquiries@durhamcathedral. co.uk l.co.uk/whats-on/bat-walk /9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Fashion Show Fashion Shown followed by an opportunity to buy discounted clothes. Fashion Show 1pm 2 Witton Gilbert Community Centre, Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Funny Way To Be Comedy: Gary Delaney "Gagster's Paradise" Gary Delaney, A Mock The Week regular and recent star of the new Live At The Apollo series, is one of Britain's leading one-liner comics. He returns to the road with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery. helen.topaz@hotmail.com comedy@funnywaytobe.com

6 The Witham,, Horsemarket,, Barnard Castle, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Guided Walks: Art walk: Drawing on the beach Art walk: Drawing on the beach Seaham Harbour Marina, East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre, Seaham, rticle/3596/countryside-even ts-and-guided-walks /9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days - Oriental Museum: Special Event Curator-led tour of the galleries telling the stories of the people who have donated their collections to the museum; dukes, diplomats, travellers, missionaries and many more. Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, South Road, Durham, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days - Western Art Collection: Behind the scenes Art Tour Guided tour of University artworks not currently on display. Learn more about the collection and how we care for it. Contact artcollection@durham.ac.uk oriental.museum@durham.a c.uk museum artcollection@durham.ac.uk (Meet outside), 5 North Bailey, DURHAM, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/ /9/2018 till 15/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Discover Derwentcote Steel Furnace Find out how iron was turned into steel hundreds of years ago at Derwentcote Steel Furnace. This Grade 1 Listed Building is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country. Pre booking required for tours Forge Lane, Hamsterley Colliery, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days The College Western Art Collection 'Behind The Scenes'. An opportunity to see University artworks not on public display, while learning more about the collection and how we care for it. Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited. artcollection@durham.ac.uk ritageopendays 5 The College, South Bailey, Durham City, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Durham World Heritage Site Stonemason demonstrations Demonstrations by our visiting stonemason, Neil Molloy in the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk Durham World Heritage site, 7 Owengate, Durham City, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Heritage Coast Guided Walk Join the Heritage Coast Officer for a walk along the England Coast Path stopping at Easington Colliery Band Room for an informative lunchtime talk about the Colliery life before returning back through the beautiful Hawthorn louise.harrington@durham.g ov.uk s.org

7 Dene. 6/9/2018 till 8/9/ /9/2018 till 15/9/2018 Meet at Noses Point, Seaham, Heritage Open Days 2018: RC Church of Our Lady of Mercy & St Godric Stands proudly in an oasis of peace in the bustle of the city RC Church, 2 Castle Chare, Durham City, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 9/9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days St Helen's Church This fine medieval Parish Church c1120, Grade I listed, was built 900 years ago. It contains a 13th century font. In the chancel is one of the oldest brasses in the county. There are various memorials to the Eden family, forbears of the Prime Minister, Anthony Eden. The parish serves St Helen Auckland and West Auckland with many historic sites and much industrial history. Visit the memorial on the village green recalling West Auckland football team winning the first World Cup and many fine historic buildings. Guided tours, coffee and cake and display of vestments. heritagecoast@durham.gov. uk visiting/advanced-se arch Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, West Auckland, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days St John's Church See stunning 20th Century embroidered panels in beautiful Victorian church. Enjoy the stained glass, railway heritage, and peaceful environment. 2b Church Street, Shildon, heritageopendays@durham. gov.uk rticle/6556/heritage-open-d ays /9/2018 till 8/9/ /9/2018 till 15/9/2018 Heritage Open Days St Laurence s Church, Pittington Grade I listed, 12th & 13th century church. The north arcade described as 'one of the most exciting pieces of architecture in the county' by Pevsner. At the end of no through road behind grass triangle near the Hallgarth Manor Hotel s.org.uk St Laurence s Church, Pittington, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Beaurepaire Manor House A guided walk around the medieval ruins of Beaurepaire, the largest and most important of the manor houses of Durham Cathedral Priory, excavated and consolidated , Bearpark, 7/9/2018 till 8/9/ /9/2018 till 15/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: St Margaret of Antioch One of only two Grade I listed Parish Churches in the city. St Margaret of Antioch, Crossgate, Durham City,

8 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 How to Paint the Graceful Hare Join popular local artist Anne Mason for a day learning to paint using acrylics or to improve your painting skills. The subject for this workshop is the graceful hare who has inspired so many artists. The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, info@thewitham.org.uk x.php/whats-on/item/1364-ac rylic_painting_workshop_loc al_artist_anne_mason_paint _the_graceful_hare /9/2018 till 8/9/2018 TCR Hub - Family Fun Day info@tcrhub.co.uk TCR Hub, Shaw Bank, Staindrop Road, Barnard Castle, 8/9/2018 till 8/9/2018 The Gala Theatre: Let's Hang On This award-winning production, endorsed by Frankie Valli himself, celebrates the music of one of popular music s most successful bands of all time. Take a step back in time with an anthology of classic hits including Grease, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Can t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don t Cry, and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale of, of course, Let s Hang On! Complete with a brand new stage design for 2017, prepare for an electric atmosphere and plenty of dancing in the aisles! k/galapost/lets-hang-on/ Gala Theatre, 1 Millennium Place, Durham, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Beamish Museum - Leek Show Pack up your potatoes and bring your beetroot to enter the Leek Show. The hotly-contested event sees visitors, staff and volunteers enter their home-grown produce, plus a grand charity auction of entries to close the event. museum@beamish.org.uk Beamish Museum, Beamish, 15/6/2018 till 9/9/2018 Durham University Oriental Museum: The Emperor's New Clothes: Transforming 19th Century Japan This year marks the 150th anniversary of the political revolution which brought the rule of the Shoguns to an end in Japan. It began a period of major political, economic and social change in Japan. This exhibition explores these events and their impact. oriental.museum@durham.a c.uk museum Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, South Road, Durham, 9/2/2018 till 9/9/2018 Durham University Oriental Museum: The Hills are High An exhibition by curator/photographer Lauren Barnes, illustrating the everyday lives of South Koreans over the course of a single year. oriental.museum@durham.a c.uk museum Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, South Road, Durham, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Guided Walks: Beginner s map and compass course booking required 9 Beginner s map and compass course booking required countryside@durham.gov.uk rticle/3596/countryside-even

9 , Weardale, ts-and-guided-walks /9/2018 till 9/9/ /12/2018 till 16/12/2018 Hamsterley Forest: Bushcraft Survival Skills Training Weekend You ll learn the key skills needed to survive: how to build shelters from natural materials for varying conditions, a range of useful knots and a number of different tarp set ups and much more! enquiries@natureholiday.co. uk hcraft_weekend_hamsterley event.html Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre, Bedburn, Bishop Auckland, /9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days - Oriental Museum Free entry to the Oriental Museum as part of Heritage Open Days. Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, South Road, Durham, oriental.museum@durham.a c.uk museum /9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days - Palace Green Library, Museum of Archaeology Free entry to the permanent exhibition, Living on the Hills: 10,000 Years of Durham. Normal opening hours apply. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham City, pg.library@durham.ac.uk green/ /9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018 Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences and it s all FREE. visitor@thisisdurham.com visiting Various locations,, 9/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Old Esh - St Michael s RC Church A Grade II Listed Church. St Michael's is one of the oldest churches in the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. s.org.uk St Michael s RC Church, Old Esh, 9/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Old Esh Village Church and Inn The Church of St Michael and All Angels (13th century) was rebuilt in 1770 and improved in 1850 to current appearance by the remarkable Temple Chevallier (Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at Durham University) incumbent from 1835 to s.org.uk St Michael's and All angels Church, Front Street, Esh, 6/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days St Edmund s Church

10 Sedgefield Built between 1246 and 1400 a rare dedication to St Edmund of Abingdon. Features include a very elaborate 17th century screen and paneling. Font of Italian marble. Chancel with Frosterley marble floor, Brasses and stone features. s.org.uk St Edmund s Church, Front Street, Sedgefield, 6/9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Binchester Roman Fort Visitors will be able to view the exceptionally wellpreserved remains of not just one but two Roman bathbuildings. Since last year the facilities have undergone some major improvements and during HoDs visitors will be have free access to these. archaeology@durham.gov.u k visiting/event/binche ster-roman-fort1 Binchester Roman Fort, Binchester, Bishop Auckland, /9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Brancepeth Castle Tours of this Grade I medieval castle, home of the Nevilles, Earls of Westmorland. Substantial medieval survival supplemented by major new building designed by John Paterson (begun 1818) and Anthony Salvin (c.1860). Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth, visitor@thisisdurham.com visiting/event/brance peth-castle /9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail Walk Follow the Heritage Trail starting at the Parish Church. Walk hosted by Dorothy Hall (Local Historian) and members of Chester-le-Street Heritage Group. Hear some of the unusual stories associated with the town. Pre-booking required. Chester-le-Street Parish Church, Church Chare, Chester-le-Street, dahall52@aol.com visiting/event/cheste r-le-street-heritage-trail-walk /9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 13/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Durham Wildlife Trust Heritage Day and Bat Walk Join Durham Wildlife Trust on a History talk and Bat Walk through our Low Barns Nature Reserve. visiting/event/durha m-wildlife-trust-bat-walk 6/9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton Le Wear, Heritage Open Days East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre The Centre also houses the restored historic lifeboat the George Elmy which was so tragically wrecked in a storm in November 1962 with the loss of her crew and four rescued fishermen Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Escomb Saxon Church Have a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage. gillbeddow@googl .com visiting/event/escom b-saxon-church2 Escomb Saxon Church, Saxon Green, Escomb,

11 6/9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon Get a behind-the-scenes look into the operation of a steam locomotive in this programme of talks and tours. It s free to join in, but places are limited and must be prebooked - stay tuned to our website for more details. k/ a Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days St Mary the Virgin Church Anglo Saxon Church, 7th/8th century, Grade I listed, one of 20 pre-viking churches. The nave of the church is Saxon with seven windows., Seaham, 6/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days St Michael's, Bishop Middleham A chance to see this beautiful medieval church which has strong links to the Bishops of Durham and the Surtees family. heritageopendays@durham. gov.uk visiting/event/st-mic haels-bishop-middleham St Michael's Church, Church Street, Bishop Middleham, 9/9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days The Ferryhill Heritage Centre 1 Cleves Avenue, Ferryhill, heritageopendays@durham. gov.uk rticle/6556/heritage-open-d ays /9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Durham Town Hall and Guildhall Do not miss this opportunity to discover a true hidden gem Durham Town Hall, Market Place, Durham City, DurhamTownHall@durham.g ov.uk /9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Old Durham Gardens Restored 17th to early 18th century formal gardens. Old Durham Gardens, Old Durham, Benthouse Lane, South of Sherburn Road, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Palace Green Library, Museum of Archaeology Free entry to permanent exhibition, Living on the Hills: 10,000 Years of Durham. Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham City, 14/8/2018 till 16/8/2018 7/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: ST CUTHBERT S CATHOLIC CHURCH One of the oldest Catholic churches in the country.

12 St Cuthbert s Catholic Church, Old Elvet, Durham City, 6/9/2018 till 9/9/ /9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: ST mary the less From soldiers in the Norman times to students in the present day, St Mary the Less has been a place of worship for many over the years. St. Johns College, 3 South Bailey, Durham City, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: The Miners Hall, Redhills Enthusiastic volunteers offer guided tours of this impressive historic building. The Miners Hall, Redhills, 3 Flass Street, Durham City, kathleenhconnolly@hotmail. co.uk /9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Heritage Open Days: Friends of The Stockton and Darlington Railway & The Brusselton Incline Group A trip back in time to Visit the railway that changed the face of the world. Walk along the Stockton & Darlington Railway, break for refreshments in a show garden and see the site of the engine house and where the Greener family once lived. j.hack.young@btinternet.com North End Phoenix Row, Witton Park, Dale Road Trading Estate, BISHOP AUCKLAND, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Palace Green Library: Thistle and Rose Make a Scottish Thistle or an English Rose for our exhibition. Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, 25/5/2017 till 9/9/2018 Ps in a Pod Sculpture A new art installation which has made its way around County Durham over the last few months has now reached Hamsterley Forest. Ps in a Pod, created by artist Louise Plant, features three cast iron sculptures, which are arranged differently depending on their surroundings. pg.library@durham.ac.uk green/whatson/ Hamsterley Forest, Redford, Hamsterley, 2/7/2018 till 9/9/2018 Riverside Park - A Splashing Time A great day for all the family, with a play area, splash pad and relaxing walks around the garden and along the River Wear. The park's free splash pad offers fun for kids from toddlers to early teens. ersidepark Riverside South, Chester Le Street, 8/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Stanhope Agricultural Show - 177th Annual Show Stanhope Show is County Durham s premier agricultural show. A traditional Dales agricultural show where visitors can browse a wonderful display of the finest livestock, produce and crafts that the Durham Dales have to offer. fionastanhopeshow@yahoo. com m/

13 A wonderful day out., Stanhope, 6/9/2018 till 9/9/2018 Tanfield Railway - Heritage Open Days Soak in the atmosphere of the oldest working engine shed in the world, used to house & repair steam locomotives since Tanfield Railway, The Engine Shed, Marley Hill, Tanfield, 26/5/2018 till 9/9/2018 The Bowes Museum: Charlotte Rhead: Between Art & Industry A selection of items from a private collection of work by this talented ceramic designer, showing the variety of styles and techniques that she created for Crown Ducal between the years 1932 and The display includes popular decorative patterns, rare designs and examples of tableware. 3 to 7 Per Ticket Type info@tanfield-railway.co.uk o.uk /index.php?page=toursdisplays uk/whats-on/future-exhibiti ons Bowes Museum, Newgate, Barnard Castle, 9/9/2018 till 10/9/2018 Hall Hill Farm: Grandparents Weekend This September, we are offering Free entry to Grandparents on either Saturday 9th or Sunday 10th September, so why not bring the whole family for an extra special day out Hall Hill Farm, Derwentside, Lanchester, 1/8/2018 till 12/9/2018 Durham Cathedral: Organ Recital Series Join us for our organ recital series, featuring some of Britain's greatest organists. Every Wednesday 1 August - 12 September. Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham City, enquiries@durhamcathedral. co.uk co.uk 6 to /9/2018 till 6/9/ /9/2018 till 13/9/2018 Heritage Open Days 2018: Durham Castle Guided Tours Offering Guided Tours to be booked through Palace Green Library. Tours 13 Sept at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13;15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15. Tours 16 Sept at 12:15-15:15. Take part in a free tour of Durham Castle. Tours will take place hourly. castle.tours@durham.ac.uk m.castle/ Durham Castle, Durham City, 19/6/2018 till 15/9/2018 Durham Cathedral - Miners: Pitmen, Pride and Prayer Celebrate the mining heritage of County Durham with a fascinating exhibition in the Open Treasure Collections Gallery. Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham City, enquiries@durhamcathedral. co.uk l.co.uk/ 0 to 7.5 Per Ticket Type

14 /6/2018 till 15/9/2018 Kynren - An Epic Tale of England Bringing 2000 years of history, myth and legend to life in a spectacular family entertainment for all ages! Kynren is a first for the UK, Kynren - An Epic Tale of England the action-packed live blockbuster performed by a cast and crew of 1,000. Eleven Arches, Flatts Farm, Toronto, Bishop Auckland, 6/7/2018 till 15/9/2018 Ushaw College: Tomoaki Suzuki An exhibition by Japanese sculptor Tomoaki Suzuki featuring a series of his full-figure scaled down portraits of contemporary youth. Ushaw, Durham, 7/9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days St Helen s Church Soak in the history of this Church, appreciate the stained glass and artefacts. St Helen s is a picturesque Grade I listed church. Set in a valley with pleasant walks nearby. Close to Nature Trail/Kelloe Heritage Trail. enquiries@elevenarches.org to 59 Per Ticket Type ndex.php?page=exhibitions heritageopendays@durham. gov.uk s.org.uk St Helen's Church, Kelloe, 6/9/2018 till 16/9/2018 Heritage Open Days Spennymoor Town Hall Gallery & Mining Museum The Gallery hosts monthly exhibitions with the permanent Norman Cornish Gallery as well as a significant number of originals for sale and his original studio. There are 20 other artists exhibiting their work for sale High Street, Spennymoor, 28/8/2018 till 22/9/2018 Eden Art Exhibition - Ghosts from our Past Ghosts from our Past in conjunction Manchester Metropolitan University project 'Social Haunting.' Geoff Bright from Manchester Uni will show the video of the project at eh Art Block. (Lunch Provided) edanart@live.com The Art Block, Seaham, 19/4/2018 till 29/9/2018 Ushaw College: Uncertainty in the Deerness Valley The Chris Younger Photography Exhibition 'Ambiguity and Uncertainty in the Deerness Valley' starts 19th April - 29th September, images will be on display throughout Ushaw. Ushaw, Durham, ndex.php?page=exhibitions /4/2018 till 30/9/2018 Andy's Outings - Bushcraft & Foraging courses. Andy's Outings is a way to get in touch with our hidden past. Come down to explore the skills of our ancestors and to also explore the knowledge of a true woodsman, lost throughout time. andysoutings@gmail.com

15 Finchale Abbey, Finchale Abbey, 30/8/2018 till 30/9/2018 Beamish Museum - Great North Festival of Agriculture The Great North Festival of Agriculture is a month-long celebration of the region s rural heritage. Featuring everything from vehicles and vegetables to harvest celebrations and heritage skills, there s plenty of fun to be had for all the family. museum@beamish.org.uk Beamish Museum, Beamish, 1/9/2018 till 30/9/2018 Botanic Garden: Terrific Trees Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what Terrific Trees you can discover in the Garden. Durham Botanic Garden, South Road, Durham City, 19/8/2018 till 30/9/2018 Locomotion: Railways On Canvas: The Art Of Chris Pulham Visitors to Locomotion, Shildon, will be invited to reminisce on the power of steam, thanks to a stunning solo art exhibition by Yorkshire-based artist Chris Pulham. c.garden/whatson/details/?id = info@locomotion.org.uk k/ Locomotion, Dale Road Industrial Estate, Dale Road, Shildon, 28/3/2018 till 30/9/2018 Mining Art Gallery - The Bevin Boys: War s Forgotton Workforce A new temporary exhibition opens in the Mining Art Gallery this spring, celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Bevin Boys, featuring works bylocal mining artists. In 1943 Britain was at war. bookings@aucklandproject.o rg Mining Art Gallery, Market Place, BISHOP AUCKLAND, 29/4/2018 till 30/9/2018 Tanfield Railway - Tours and Displays Enjoy displays and fascinating guided tours of our buildings, collections and workshops on the last Sunday of every month from April to September. Tanfield Railway, The Engine Shed, Marley Hill, Tanfield, 14/7/2018 till 30/9/2018 The Bowes Museum The BFG in Pictures Everyone s favourite giant is coming to The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle this summer, in a magical exhibition of Quentin Blake s enchanting illustrations. The BFG in Pictures, which opens at the Museum on Saturday 14 July 2018, is the first major display of artwork by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl s enduring tale. info@tanfield-railway.co.uk o.uk /index.php?page=toursdisplays info@thebowesmuseum.org. uk m.org.uk/ The Bowes Museum, Newgate, Barnard Castle, 4/9/2018 till 6/10/2018 The Witham: Age does not define us A collaborative exhibition from the National Innovation Centre for Ageing and The Age of No Retirement, info@thewitham.org.uk

16 inspired by the programme of events within the Great Exhibition of the North The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, 9/6/2018 till 7/10/2018 Bodies of Evidence: How science unearthed Durham's dark secret In November 2013 two mass burials were discovered in an area being developed as a new café for Palace Green Library. After over 350 years, a team of archaeologists from Durham University were able to confirm that the burials were some of a group of Scottish Prisoners who died in 1650 following the Battle of Dunbar. pg.custodian@durham.ac.uk green/whatson/ 6.5 to 25 Per Ticket Type Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham City, 12/7/2018 till 14/10/2018 Natural Creation The North Pennines AONB Partnership has commissioned artist Rob Mulholland to create a temporary visual artwork, 'Natural Creation' which has been installed at Low Force. It uses highly polished metal figures and shapes, connecting people and the surrounding landscape with the underlying geology, particularly the Whin Sill. info@northpenninesaonb.or g.uk Low Force Waterfall, Bowlees, Newbiggin, nr Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, 5/6/2018 till 4/11/2018 Museum of Archaeology - Exhibition exploring women in archaeology as part of Vote 100 The MA Museum and Artefacts students are curating an exhibition exploring women in archaeology as part of Vote /5/2018 till 11/11/2018 Bands at Beamish Bands at Beamish Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham City, Beamish Open Air Museum, Beamish, pg.library@durham.ac.uk green/ museum@beamish.org.uk /1/2018 till 25/11/2018 Hamsterley Forest - The Highway Rat Activity Trail Follow the panels, complete activities and interact with the forest as you head on your journey with The Highway Rat. Aimed at younger children. enquiries.hamsterley@forest ry.gsi.gov.uk rtheastengland Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre, Redford, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, 8/3/2018 till 21/12/2018 Oriental Museum: Hidden Women The Oriental Museum celebrates some of the often overlooked women from around the world represented in the displays. Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event. Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, oriental.museum@durham.a c.uk l.museum/whatson/details/?i d=

17 13/12/2017 till 31/12/2018 Curious About Durham Explore, Discover & Enjoy Durham with Curious About Durham Are you curious about Durham? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our selfguided walks with a treasure hunt theme looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Durham a fascinating place to explore! You'll get everything detailed directions, maps, clues (with answers in the back!), and interesting snippets about the history of Durham and the people that have shaped it. Buy or instantly download to print at home or use on your mobile device from and explore in your own time. One booklet is enou info@curiousabout.co.uk Starts At: Durham Cathedral, Palace Green, Durham, Durham, 27/4/2018 till 31/12/2018 Durham Cathedral: North West Tower Trips For the first time, the public will be able to climb the North West tower, and see Durham City from a new perspective. l.co.uk/whatson/an-austentati ous-mystery Open Treasure, Durham Cathedral, Durham City, 1/1/2018 till 31/12/2018 Lumley Castle: Elizabethan Banquets Come live like Lords and Ladies of a bygone age and experience a great night out at Lumley Castle s award winning Elizabethan Banquet. Lumley Castle, Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, 23/3/2018 till 31/12/2018 Mining Art Gallery: Working The Seam Talks Join our Mining Art team as they dig deep into the Gemini Collection and other loans, to reveal more about the artworks on show. These ten minute talks will look at a specific painting, theme, technique or story based on our collection. +44 (0) product-category/events/ bookings@aucklandproject.o rg Mining Art Gallery, Market Place, BISHOP AUCKLAND, 1/1/2018 till 31/12/2018 St Mary's Church Sale Running more than 20 yrs, in order to keep it going, it is now being run as a not for profit local amenity. Open from 09:30 to 15:30 on the first and last Saturday of the month from Feb - Dec. Stalls selling cakes, plants, jewellery, & more! Newgate, Barnard Castle, 29/7/2017 till 31/12/2018 Treasures of St Cuthbert The Treasures of St Cuthbert represent some of the most significant surviving Anglo-Saxon artefacts in the UK, offering a remarkable insight into the life of St Cuthbert one of North East England s best-loved saints. enquiries@durhamcathedral. co.uk l.co.uk/ Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham City,

18 1/1/2018 till 31/12/2018 Whitworth Hall - Fairy Walk At Whitworth Hall & Deer Park Visit the Fairy Walk at Whitworth Hall and Deer Park. Free Deer food for returned completed trails. 1 per child per copy of Map. enquiries@whitworthhall.co. uk k Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, Whitworth, Spennymoor, 7/7/2018 till 6/1/2019 The Bowes Museum - Catwalking: Fashion Through the Lens of Chris Moore This exclusive show presents over 200 stunning images by the king of catwalk photography, Chris Moore. Capturing six decades of iconic fashion moments, Moore s photographs feature alongside some of the garments themselves, from leading designers including Vivienne Westwood, Prada, Comme Des Garçons, Giles Deacon and Jean Paul Gaultier to name a few info@thebowesmuseum.org. uk uk 0 to 30 Per Ticket Type The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Please note that this information is correct at the time of going to print but Visit County Durham cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. If you have an event or an exhibition that you d like us to include then please us at visitor@thisisdurham.com. Events will be advertised at the discretion of Visit County Durham. Durham s Visitor Contact Centre for all the information you ll need to plan and enjoy your break in Durham. Whatever information or advice you need when visiting Durham get in touch and we ll be delighted to help you. Call: Text: Tweet: Visit: visitor@thisisdurham.com 'visit' and your enquiry to Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Calls are charged at a local rate, mobiles may vary. Texts - standard network charges apply. 9.00am pm