What’s On
Detective duo launch innovative forensic experience in Durham
A new entertainment venture in Durham is looking to crack the case on a fresh form of immersive leisure experience rooted in forensic investigation and problem-solving. Detective Rooms Durham has been founded by award-winning private investigator Jen Jarvie and former
The Bowes Museum Celebrates Norman Cornish with Intimate NewExhibition and Landmark Acquisition
Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks opens at the Bowes Museum, a new exhibitionexploring the creative process of one of the North East’s most celebrated artists.The exhibition brings together drawings, paintings and watercolours alongside thepreparatory sketches that shaped them, offering
The Intuitive Therapist in Crook
For information and appointments send a message to Alison Alderson via Facebook….or PM the Weardale Gazette.
Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!
Get your tickets for Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s magical Christmas Evenings from midday on Monday, 22nd June 2026. Step back in time during Christmas Evenings at Beamish on 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th December, from
Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 concert series continues in June with Delphine Trio
Friday 26th June 2026, 7.30 pm at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. Delphine Trio (clarinet, cello and piano), were founded in 2020 at the Royal College of Music London. They showcase a combination of individual instrumental talent, intelligent and curious music-making,
Mighty Wurlitzer Concert
Don’t miss Declan Poole at the Mighty Wurlitzer, Howden le Wear this coming Sunday! One of the largest and complete Wurlitzer organs in Europe, played by one of the best young organists in the UK and the USA (having won
Emerging artists and popular brass musicians join forces at summer music festival
Vice Killer and Easington Colliery Brass Band Up and coming artists will perform alongside talented brass musicians when one of the region’s most popular festivals returns this summer. Brassed On will take over Gala Durham on Saturday 18 July, bringing
The Auckland Project and Hearth partner with Durham County Carers Support for special Carers’ Mini Medieval Mayhem
Registered carers and their families are being invited to enjoy a free medieval-themed day out in Bishop Auckland as part of National Carers Week 2026. The Auckland Project and Hearth have partnered with Durham County Carers Support to host ‘Mini
Weardale Community Energy Events
Did you know that renewable energy solutions like solar could be owned by you and your community? These solutions can help reduce your bills, lower carbon emissions and increase energy security across Weardale. Would you like to know more? Join
Stanhope Station to host free Inspiration Train experience and family fun weekend
Weardale Railway is set to welcome families, railway enthusiasts and visitors from across the region for a packed weekend of entertainment as the nationally touring Inspiration Train arrives in County Durham. The free-to-visit Inspiration Train will be stationed at Stanhope
Coffee Morning in aid of Norman’s Flower Festival
A COFFEE Morning with stalls, tombola and raffle is to be held to raise funds for a grand Flower Festival to be staged in memory of Norman and Betty Deacon. The Festival will be held in Tow Law Parish church
