What's on in Bowes

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Northern Crafts at The Witham Barnard Castle

We will be at this fantastic event, come and say hello

Sat 5 Sept10:30The Witham(4mi)

via The Witham

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Northern Crafts

Northern Crafts Stallholders selling locally handmade gifts and luxury goods. Held in The Witham’s Music Hall 9.30am to 3pm. Free...

Sat 5 Sept10:30The Witham(4mi)

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Art in Action

Experience creativity as it happens at Art in Action, where ten local artists create original artworks live over the course...

Sat 5 Sept13:00The Witham(4mi)

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Around £55

Sew-cial at The Bowes

Unleash your creativity in our Vivienne Westwood–inspired sewing workshops . Each of the sessions stands alone with a complete project, while together they form a creative journey exploring style, technique and self-expression o f stitches, samples and wearable art.

Sun 6 SeptBowes Museum(4mi)

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Around £55

Sew-cial at The Bowes

Sun 6 Sept11:30Bowes Museum(4mi)

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Sounds Historical – What A Wonderful World

Music from the 16th, 17th & 18th Century inspired by Awe and Wonder Presented by the multi-grant-winning early music ensemble...

Sun 6 Sept14:30The Witham(4mi)

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Film: Farming on the Edge

The North Pennines National Landscape team and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, present an evening of free short films....

Wed 9 Sept20:30The Witham(4mi)

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Comedy

Funny Way To Be Comedy – Simon Evans: Staring at The Sun (14+)

Tickets only available via Funny Way To Be Comedy. Book tickets for Simon Evans. To pay with a credit card...

Thu 10 Sept20:30The Witham(4mi)

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Jenny Sturgeon & MG Boulter

Jenny Sturgeon and M G Boulter have been pen pals since 2021, maintaining the ebb and flow of a musical...

Sat 12 Sept21:00The Witham(4mi)

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Vivienne Westwood: Rebel – Storyteller – Visionary

Discover the Vivienne Westwood: Rebel Storyteller & Visionary exhibition at The Bowes Museum — a bold exploration of the design icon’s pioneering fashion legacy.

Sat 26 SeptBowes Museum(4mi)

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DigClub at Sacrewell Farm (ages 12-16)

26 September 2026, Cambridgeshire, England Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens to Sacrewell for a day out uncovering a remarkable Roman villa in the heart of the Nene Valley. They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun. Dig for teens

Sat 26 SeptDigVentures(4.1mi)

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DigCamp at Sacrewell Farm (ages 6-11)

27 September 2026, Cambridgeshire, England Archaeology isn’t just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You’ll have plenty of fun as we uncover the hidden story of a Roman villa. Dig for kids

Sun 27 SeptDigVentures(4.1mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Nature Up North

A selling exhibition of paintings by Donna Slyfield juxtaposed with ash-glazed stoneware ceramics by Carol Metcalfe, inspired by the natural...

Sat 3 OctThe Witham(4mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

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Northern Crafts at The Witham Barnard Castle

We will be at this fantastic event, come and say hello

Sat 3 Oct10:30The Witham(4mi)

via The Witham

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Around £15

The Witham Pre-Loved Sale

A chance to buy quality second-hand goods, clothes, bric-a-brac, books, toys and household items. Come along and browse a fantastic...

Sat 24 OctThe Witham(4mi)

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DigCamp at Earth Trust (ages 6-11)

17, 24 & 27 October 2026, Oxfordshire, England Archaeology isn't just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You'll have plenty of fun as we uncover the story of a Roman family at Earth Trust. Dig for kids

Tue 27 OctDigVentures(4.1mi)

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DigClub at Earth Trust (ages 12-16)

18, 25 & 28 October 2026, Oxfordshire, England Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens to Earth Trust for a day out investigating Roman and Iron Age history. Explore the remains of a Roman villa and Iron Age village at the foot of an ancient hillfort, alongside the DigVentures team! They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun. Dig for teens

Wed 28 OctDigVentures(4.1mi)

via DigVenturesLocal gem

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Durham, England

Bowes is in Durham, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Bowes events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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