Sold-out Knight School returns
Back by popular demand, Knight School is returning to Auckland Castle this summer after last year’s sell out sessions impressed visiting families.
Charity Brass Band Concert
Durham Constabulary Brass Band will perform a popular concert of family favourites on Friday, 2 August at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church on Woodhouse...
The Vikings are Back: Kynren 9th Season Review
South West Durham News were invited to the preview night of the absolute spectacle that is Kynren - here is our review!
A gaggle of geese get ready to perform live on the Kynren stage
A gaggle of geese are set to get top ‘bill’ in this year’s live outdoor theatre performance Kynren, which begins its 2024 summer season on Saturday 27th July in Bishop Auckland.
Auckland Castle hosts rare European masterpieces
An intriguing new exhibition opening at Auckland Castle this summer will unveil rarely seen European masterpieces.
Celebrate summer with Auckland Castle’s Summer Fest
A new arts festival, Auckland Castle’s Summer Fest, is coming to Bishop Auckland and promises to bring residents and tourists visiting the area, closer to music, cinema and live performances.
Prehistoric monsters in Town Hall
Visitors are invited to step back in time with two new exhibitions showing the giant prehistoric monsters that once roamed the UK and Europe.
Touring Orchestra To Perform The Music of Bond
The Music of Bond - presented by the Limelight Orchestra - brings some of the most well known cinematic music to the cathedral for the first time for a special one off show on Saturday 22 June.
Stars to headline inaugural Pride – Bishop Auckland
Cultural entertainment company, Baccanalia is working with the students at Bishop Auckland College to produce a vibrant two-day Pride Festival on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June.
The festival will take place on the college campus and welcomes the whole town along, promising to be a colourful tapestry celebrating identities and cultures.
Civic Society talk on Sid Chaplin
The next meeting of Bishop Auckland Civic Society will take place on Monday, 3rd June at 7.30pm in Bishop Auckland Town Hall, when acclaimed theatre, radio, television and non-fiction writer, Michael Chaplin, will address the Society in a talk entitled My father, Sid Chaplin.