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Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

06 August 2022 - 10 September 2022

Adults from £26, Under 18 from £16, Children aged 3 and under go free when sat on an adult’s knee.

Kynren – an epic tale of England - returns to its spectacular Bishop Auckland stage this summer, with six Saturday performances from 6th August to 10th September.

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Clinton Baptiste Vs Ramone

04 November 2022

£26

The Tyne Theatre and Opera House are excited to announce that Clinton Baptiste will return to the Theatre in 2022 with a brand-new show, Clinton Baptiste Vs Ramone. The show will take place on Friday 4th November 2022.

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Shildon Carnival

10 September 2022 - 11 September 2022

The biggest FREE event in the North East featuring FREE human torch .

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Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

06 August 2022 - 10 September 2022

Adults from £26, Under 18 from £16, Children aged 3 and under go free when sat on an adult’s knee.

Kynren – an epic tale of England - returns to its spectacular Bishop Auckland stage this summer, with six Saturday performances from 6th August to 10th September.

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Black Is The Color Of My Voice – BITCOMV

@ Alnwick Playhouse

27 September 2022 - 28 September 2022

“MOVING PORTRAYAL OF DETERMINATION AND SURVIVAL.” ★★★★ Times

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Meet Saint Bede Summer Holiday Activities

@ Durham Cathedral

22 July 2022 - 03 September 2022

Meet Saint Bede this summer at Durham Cathedral. Enjoy a season of family-friendly activities to discover the stories of Bede, one of the North East’s most famous monks, and daily life at Durham’s medieval monastery.

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Meet the Monk at Durham Cathedral Museum

@ Durham Cathedral

26 July 2022 - 30 August 2022

Museum admission: adult £7.50, under 16s free

On Tuesdays in the summer holidays meet the monk roaming the museum to learn more about how the medieval monks of Durham Cathedral

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Durham Riverbanks History Walks

@ Durham Cathedral

23 July 2022 - 24 September 2022

Tickets: £5

Go on a 1.5 mile walk with a cathedral guide to learn the fascinating stories of how the riverbanks and woodlands around the cathedral have changed through time. Best suited for adults and teenagers.

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Monk Summer School

@ Durham Cathedral

28 July 2022 - 01 September 2022

Tickets: £5 per person per session.

Get a hands-on experience of the life and skills of the medieval monks who once lived at Durham Cathedral.

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Meet Saint Bede: Durham Cathedral Museum exhibition

@ Durham Cathedral

11 July 2022 - 29 October 2022

Museum admission: adult £7.50, under 16s free

This summer Durham Cathedral Museum’s new exhibition, Meet Saint Bede, presents a snapshot into the life and legacy of this great teacher and writer, who died in 735.

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Brassed Off

@ Gala Theatre and Cinema

06 September 2022 - 24 September 2022

Based on the screenplay from the popular 1996 film starring Ewan McGregor and Tara Fitzgerald, Brassed Off will run at the city-centre venue, operated by Durham County Council, from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 24 September.

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Christmas at Gibside

@ Gibside

01 December 2022 - 01 January 2023

Adult £19.50, Child £14, Family £64 (2 adults & 2 children). Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under. Parking: on-site £8 per car

Following the success of its first year, tickets are now on sale for the Christmas trail at the National Trust's Gibside estate, near Gateshead. Featuring enchanting illuminations choreographed to a festive soundtrack, the family friendly trail returns to the Georgian garden between 1 December 2022 and 1 January 2023.

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Wall in Motion

@ Great North Museum – Hancock

01 June 2022 - 01 September 2022

Free entry, donations welcome

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Wall in Motion

@ Great North Museum – Hancock

01 June 2022 - 01 September 2022

Free entry, donations welcome

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Believe Christmas

@ Hardwick Hall Hotel

03 December 2022 - 23 December 2022

Baby (under 6 months old) – £0.00 / Toddler (under 2 years old) - £23.00 / Child Ticket - £41.50 / Adult Ticket - £39.50 (+£2.50 booking fee)

WHAT IS BELIEVE?
For 2022 come and discover all the exciting magic and unwrap some hidden adventures in this outdoor, immersive, interactive, spectacular! New this year we are delighted to announce that Believe Christmas will be a FULL-day adventure!

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Newcastle in Watercolour

@ Laing Art Gallery

18 December 2021 - 01 November 2022

Free entry, donations welcome

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Lindisfarne Gospels

@ Laing Art Gallery

17 September 2022 - 03 December 2022

Admission charges apply

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Newcastle in Watercolour

@ Laing Art Gallery

18 December 2021 - 01 November 2022

Free entry, donations welcome

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Lindisfarne Gospels

@ Laing Art Gallery

17 September 2022 - 03 December 2022

Admission charges apply

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Birthday Parties at Lightwater Valley

@ Lightwater Valley

25 May 2022 - 30 October 2022

Looking for a party venue that offers a day full of adventures? Look no further!

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Unity is Strength: Durham Miners’ Gala

@ Mining Art Gallery

22 June 2022 - 30 December 2022

This landmark exhibition captures the community spirit, pride, solidarity and identity celebrated through Durham Miners’ Gala, also known as the Big Meeting.