What’s On
Weardale Show this Saturday!
The annual Weardale Agricultural Show at St John’s Chapel takes place this Saturday. A truly traditional show, there will be something for everyone – and all children’s activities are FREE! Go along and take a look at the scores of
Fishing in the Dale with Weardale Wilf
Weardale Wilf enjoys a spot of fishing in his home area. There are Fishing Clubs up and down Dale if you fancy joining him? River Wear. Frosterley Angling Club Advisory Visit | Wild Trout Trust Facebook
Tow Law Flower Festival in memory of Norman and Betty
A GRAND Flower Festival is to be held in Tow Law next month in memory of Norman and Betty Deacon. The couple who lived in the town all of their lives and gave so much of their time and effort
Future is bright for The Light following opening weekend
Visitors of all ages took their first steps into The Light, Durham’s brand-new cultural attraction, as it officially opened its doors to the public. An unforgettable programme of activities was held across Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August to celebrate
Mark Owen Solo Exhibition: ‘Outside’Saturday 5th to Sunday 16th September 2026
Kirkcarrion Gallery in Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, is looking forward to a hostinga solo exhibition of paintings by Mark Owen from Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th September. Marktook part in the Weardale Plein Air Festival at the end of May
Last Chance to Experience The Bowes Museum’s Blockbuster VivienneWestwood Exhibition
Visitors have just a few weeks left to experience The Bowes Museum’s most ambitiousVivienne Westwood exhibition to date before it closes on Sunday 6 September 2026.Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary opened in March 2026 and haswelcomed fashion, art
North Pennines Stargazing Festival programme launches
The programme has been launched for this year’s celebration of the dark skies of the NorthPennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark.The tenth North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run from Friday 23 October to Sunday 1November 2026, with a range
Celebrating Chapel anniversary
WOLSINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH CELEBRATING THE CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY 15th AUGUST 2026 : 4.00 pm. A SILENT BLACK & WHITE FILM WITH MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT FOLLOWED BY A PIE & PEAS SUPPER.
Silent Disco Walk comes to the Dale!
A Silent Disco in Seaham. THE fantastic Shoreline Shakers, Silent Disco walk from Seaham is coming to Harperley! The event will take place on Saturday August 22nd at 5:30pm, leaving from the Barn at Blackhall Farm (DL158DN) and dancing to
Theatre Company launches in Weardale
A new community theatre company is being launched in the Dale. 3Dales Theatre is the “brainchild” of old friends Becci Dixon and Jo Rendall. The pair met around twenty years ago as members of the Progressive Players at Gateshead Little
Ninja cat comes to Durham for family adventure
Theatregoers can sneak through the streets of London, wrangle a deadly King Cobra, and discover their courage in the company of a ninja cat, in a purr-fectly thrilling production coming to Durham. Toto the Ninja Cat is coming to Durham