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What's on in Broom House

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Workshops & Classes

Around £75.00

Embroidery General Day Class

Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.

Thu 23 JulTracy A Franklin(4.7mi)

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Community

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page

Filed under: Puddle Jumpers Facebook page at Waterhouses Village Hall looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Waterhouses Village Hall(4.6mi)

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Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 2026

This year at Crook Hall Gardens Summer of Play is bigger than ever! When you visit choose to get involved with a led pop-up event or play in your own time with our self-led activities available every day from July to September. There'll be different games you can pick up and play with dotted around the gardens including dress-up areas, nature-based creative activities or football, sack racing and more. On top of all this, check back on our events page soon for our pop-up activities (dates TBC). As a sneak peek here's what to look out for: • Free family yoga sessions with Kalma Life UK • Free games of rounders and dodgeball • Free nature crafts • SEND sports and games with Smile Through Sport • Axe Throwing with B Outdoors With imaginations running wild and competitive fun happening throughout the gardens you'll head home tired yet refreshed from connecting with beautiful nature.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Crook Hall Gardens(4.5mi)

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Community

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Food bags

Thu 23 Jul11:30The Hut(3.3mi)

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Community

Church Wives

We meet fortnightly on a Thursday evening in the Chapter House, except in July and August. We have a range of speakers for most meetings, which are listed in the separate left hand tab. We also enjoy a shared meal approximately four times a year. For further details .

Thu 23 Jul19:00Family History Specialist(3.2mi)

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Likely freeTheatre

Outdoor theatre with Illyria: Pinocchio

Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260 languages since it was published in 1883, and has never been out of print. Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece of wood to make a puppet – little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for adventure and runs away, but instead of excitement only finds glorious attractions containing hidden dangers. He returns home hoping to be showered with sympathy and learns his tribulations are just beginning. Running away hasn’t worked; lying won’t work; he must become a real boy to achieve the belonging he craves. Collodi describes the development from puppet to real boy in the same way that useless green timber is matured into useful well-seasoned wood – a transformation only achieved through trials of water and fire. Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show. The running time is approx. 95 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Free entry for carers, one per paid booking. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted.

Thu 23 Jul19:15Crook Hall Gardens(4.5mi)

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Community

The Wedding Walk – 150 Years of Wedding Dresses Repeating Event Event Summary: The wedding dress fashion show is a...

Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW

Fri 24 JulUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(2.3mi)

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Community

Around £12

The Wedding Walk - 150 Years of Wedding Dresses

On Friday 26 June & 24 July, join us for an unforgettable evening, which will bring to life astounding examples of wedding dress design from the past century, in the stunning surroundings of Ushaw Historic House. The wedding dress fashion show is a special, exclusive event to compliment our wedding dress exhibition providing the opportunity to view additional gowns, not displayed in the exhibition. Models will demonstrate a series of gowns. This catwalk-style event will be accompanied by collector and designer Kevin Thornhill’s lively commentary. Event information: – Doors will open at 5pm to discover 150 Years of Wedding Dresses exhibition. – You’ll also have the opportunity to relax with a drink in the Francis Thompson Bar. Please note, drinks are not permitted in the chapels. – The fashion show will begin at 7.15pm and will run for approximately 90 minutes.

Fri 24 JulUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(2.3mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £75.00

Embroidery General Day Class

Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.

Fri 24 JulTracy A Franklin(4.7mi)

via Tracy A FranklinLocal gem

Community

Around £29

Nature Nook

Join us for a fun, crafty session making your own willow basket in a relaxed, hands-on two-hour workshop! Morning and afternoon sessions available.

Fri 24 JulBookWyrm(4.7mi)

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Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Fri 24 Jul10:00Lanchester Aquatics(3.2mi)

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Community

Ladies Meeting

Ladies Meeting at Langley Park Baptist Church. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(1.6mi)

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Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you! Join us for another exciting Snakes & Shakes event where you can get up close to one of our resident snakes and learn all about our slithery friends. The fun doesn’t end there as we are also including one of Udderly Delicious Milkshakes from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar – the difficulty may be deciding the flavour! £14.95 per child (includes snakes workshop and a Milkshake from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar). Please note all tickets are non-refundable, however name changes are permitted if you are unable to attend. This would only be permitted if you contact us 48 hours prior to the event and advise of the change of details. Should this event be cancelled, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will offer a transfer to an alternative event of the same value (subject to availability) or a credit voucher equivalent to the full value of your booking. This credit will be emailed to you and will be valid for use at Lanchester Garden Centre for 3 months from the date of issue.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Lanchester Garden Centre(3.3mi)

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Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 2026

Fri 24 Jul11:00Crook Hall Gardens(4.5mi)

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DanceSports & Fitness

Around £5

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Spotted Dance fitness. £5 a session on Waterhouses Village Hall's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Waterhouses Village Hall(4.6mi)

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Community

Nature Nook

Durham Market Place

Fri 24 Jul11:00BookWyrm(4.7mi)

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History & Heritage

Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture

Expert garden volunteers share their knowledge about the seasonal flowers, plants and shrubs which give each garden its unique character. With insights into a nature-friendly, sustainable approach to gardening. Please note: Garden tours are run by a small volunteer team, so occasional dates need to be cancelled each month. If you are visiting to attend a tour, please confirm it is going ahead by calling in advance on . Free, included with admission to the gardens. Donations welcome.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Crook Hall Gardens(4.5mi)

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Venues with events near Broom House

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens2.3 miles away Langley Park Baptist Church1.6 miles away

More about Broom House

Durham, England

Broom House has a local Durham setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop gives the current listings a useful local hint. Near Here gathers Broom House events so local gatherings and nearby plans are easier to find. Check individual listings for times, booking details, directions, and organiser notes before heading out.

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Embroidery General Day Class

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page

Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 2026

Jimmy

Church Wives

Outdoor theatre with Illyria: Pinocchio

The Wedding Walk – 150 Years of Wedding Dresses Repeating Event Event Summary: The wedding dress fashion show is a...

The Wedding Walk - 150 Years of Wedding Dresses

Embroidery General Day Class

Nature Nook

Snakes & Shakes

Ladies Meeting

Snakes & Shakes

Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 2026

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Nature Nook

Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture

Venues with events near Broom House

More about Broom House

Enjoyed the look of Broom House?

What's on near Broom House, in your inbox

Embroidery General Day Class

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page

Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 2026

Jimmy

Church Wives

Outdoor theatre with Illyria: Pinocchio

The Wedding Walk – 150 Years of Wedding Dresses Repeating Event Event Summary: The wedding dress fashion show is a...

The Wedding Walk - 150 Years of Wedding Dresses

Embroidery General Day Class

Nature Nook

Snakes & Shakes

Ladies Meeting

Snakes & Shakes

Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 2026

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Nature Nook

Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture