Upcoming Events

The following are events or exhibitions in the coming year that are photo worthy. Most are free but there may be a charge for some events.

It may be worth checking with the venue before setting off in case of cancellation or postponement

Saturday 1st February

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Durham

Friday 28th February and Saturday 1st March

Durham – Fire and Ice Festival- Ice sculptures and demonstrations around the city

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April

Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Sunday 4th May to Monday 14th July

Sewerby Hall and Gardens Bridlington – Exhibition of photos fro Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July

Durham County Show at Thornley Hall Farm

Adult £10 Child £5 Info at www.durhamcountyshow.com

Saturday 12th July

Durham Miners Gala

Saturday 19th July to Saturday 13th September

Kynren at Bishop Auckland

Tickets from £26 Info at www.11arches.com

July (dates to be confirmed)

Durham Brass Festival

Monday 23rd to Friday 27th July

Durham Fringe Festival

Saturday 2nd August and Sunday 3rd August

Seaham Food Festival

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September

Wolsingham Show

Friday 12th September to Sunday 30th November

Bishop Auckland Town Hall – Britiah Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition

Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th November

Durham Lumiere

Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 year Anniversary Celebration

Throughout the year there are a number of exciting events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, with exhibitions at Hopetown in Darlington and at Locomotion in Shildon together with several outdoor events. Full details can be found at http://www.sdr200.co.uk/programme