Lumiere 2017 will transform Durham’s iconic landmarks, including the cathedral, castle and the historic Miners’ Hall at Redhills, from 16th to 19th November…
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A celebration of rural life in County Durham
Beamish Museum’s Agricultural Show takes place from 14th to 17th September, recreating a typical country show of the early 1900s with sheep shearing, basket making and beekeeping…
Giant leeks and heavy marrows at Beamish
Beamish Museum in County Durham, will be hosting a Leek Show this weekend, with enormous leeks on display and a special parade…
Jive your way to the Festival of 50s at the Beamish Museum
It’s time to practise those 50s hairdos and dust off your petticoats, for Beamish’s Festival of 50s, which takes place from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th July…
Party like it’s 1799 at Beamish Georgian Fair
From Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th June, visitors can enjoy all the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Fair at the Beamish Museum’s Pockerley Waggonway…
Saddle up for Beamish Museum’s Horses at Work
An equine extravaganza featuring around 50 horses and ponies, from Shires to Shetlands, is taking place at Beamish Museum this weekend…
Meet peddlers, quack doctors and fire-eaters at Beamish Georgian Fair
Enjoy Sedan Chair Racing and Barrel Rolling Contests at Beamish Georgian Fair from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June 2016…