What's on in Castleside

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Community

TAEKWONDO

Every Thursday from 7pm – 8.30pm

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Patricks Hall Organisation(2.3mi)

via St Patricks Hall OrganisationLocal gem

Community

Perfect Fit

Saturday’s Zumba Time 10am – 11am all in the Main hall

Sat 25 Jul11:00St Patricks Hall Organisation(2.3mi)

via St Patricks Hall OrganisationLocal gem

Community

Meet a Mum Mondays

Calling all new mums! Join us every Monday morning for a relaxed and friendly get-together in the our Courtyard Kitchen .

Mon 27 JulSugar Fun(2.3mi)

via Sugar FunLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Monthly Roman Catholic Mass

We warmly welcome our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters from Brooms parish, Brooms school and across the Pontop Partnership for a monthly Mass in St Ives'. Please note: dates may change, but it will always be a Thursday at 10am.

Thu 20 Aug10:00St Ives Church(3.7mi)

via St Ives ChurchCurated

Community

Around £5

Fossil Fury

Saturday 29th August 2026 2pm-3pm Tickets £5 standard £3 concession (booking fees apply online or call into our box office) The brand new interactive family show from ATOMS Education CIC. A prehistoric school visit like no other. Expect the unexpected and raucous roarsome fun. It’s silly, interactive, fantastically dinotastic and surprisingly educational.

Sat 29 Aug15:00Consett Heart - Heritage and Arts Centre(2.3mi)

via Consett Heart - Heritage and Arts CentreLocal gem

Community

Pupils start/return to school

Pupils start/return to school at Ebchester C of E Primary School. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 3 SeptEbchester C of E Primary School(4.5mi)

via Ebchester C of E Primary SchoolLocal gem

Community

Around £10

Anne Boleyn's Mother

Friday 11th September 7.30pm Tickets from £10 We are delighted to be welcoming Gleowit Productions and the wonderful Heather Leech back to Consett Heart with the one woman show "Anne Boleyn's Mother" Book your ticket here: www.ticketsource.com/consett-heart-heritage-arts-centre It's the final instalment of a trio of plays featuring women who figure in the centre of English history and whose voices have never before been heard. Wednesday 13th October 1537 another ordinary day except a new queen, Jane, has given birth to a son - an achievement beyond compare in Henry VIII’s court. Elizabeth, Countess of Wiltshire keenly feeling the loss of her son George and her daughter Anne, previous queen of England, struggles to find cause for celebration even though she fully understands the treachery that is within the English court. On the path to greatness her losses have been heavy, were they worth it? She is Anne Boleyn’s mother and grandmother to the motherless future Queen Elizabeth I. Please note this event takes place in our upstairs theatre space which is accessed by a staircase and a seated chairlift and is not accessible by wheelchair.

Fri 11 SeptConsett Heart - Heritage and Arts Centre(2.3mi)

via Consett Heart - Heritage and Arts CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £10

Anne Boleyn's Mother

Fri 11 Sept20:30Consett Heart - Heritage and Arts Centre(2.3mi)

via Consett Heart - Heritage and Arts CentreLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Christmas Fayre - 12th to

Our Christmas Fayre is returning this November! Keep an eye out to see what we have planned!

Sun 15 NovSugar Fun(2.3mi)

via Sugar FunLocal gem

Community

2026-07-23 09:00 - Men Behaving at SRMC

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:00Details: Gym visit Consett details to be confirmed.Location: Strathmore Road at Rowlands Gill

Thu 23 Jul10:00Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(6.6mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Community

Men Behaving at SRMC

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:00Details: Gym visit Consett details to be confirmed.Location: Strathmore Road at Rowlands Gill

Thu 23 Jul10:00Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(6.6mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Community

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page. Waterhouses Village Hall. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Waterhouses Village Hall(8.1mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

Community

2026-07-23 10:00 - Drop in Coffee Morning

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Burnopfield MC

Thu 23 Jul11:00Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(6.6mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

CommunityFood & Drink

Drop in Coffee Morning

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Burnopfield MC

Thu 23 Jul11:00Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(6.6mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Summer of Play 2026: free family activities

This year is even bigger than last. It’s a play paradise with fun-packed play zones. There’ll be Georgian games, racket sports, music making and space hopper racing. Discover wildlife and nature, compete in penalty shootout, try your luck at a bean bag toss and play a game of volleyball. Tiny explorers will love the sensory play scattered across the Walled Garden where every step brings something new to see, touch, and experience. Bigger kids can step into the puppet theatre and put on a show, and adults? Put your family to the test in lawn games. Not to mention, there’ll be plenty of guided sessions returning, including: • Family fun yoga – join Kalma Life Yoga for bubble-filled animal poses • SEND friendly sports lessons – facilitated by Smile Through Sport • Axe throwing – try your aim with safe, instructor led throws from B Outdoors • Nature crafts – make simple creations inspired by the wild world • Parachute play – big, bright, energetic fun for all ages • Soft archery – test your focus with foam tipped arrows • Storytelling – settle in for lively tales that spark imaginations Whether your child dreams of becoming a sports champion or an artist, they’ll head home happy-tired, full of excitement and fresh air. From Saturday 4 July, every day until September, all summer long. Let the festival begin!

Thu 23 Jul11:00Gibside(8.4mi)

via Gibside

Community

2026-07-23 10:45 - MHA Love2Move

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:45Details: This is a dementia friendly seated exercise that happens in the small hall before lunch, organised by MHA.Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul11:45Strathmore Road Methodist Church(7.9mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

MHA Love2Move

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:45Details: This is a dementia friendly seated exercise that happens in the small hall before lunch, organised by MHA.Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul11:45Strathmore Road Methodist Church(7.9mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

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Venues with events near Castleside

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

Consett Heart - Heritage and Arts Centre2.3 miles away St Patricks Hall Organisation2.3 miles away Sugar Fun2.3 miles away

More about Castleside

Durham, England

Castleside in Durham sits right under the shadow of those great old stone keeps and is perfectly placed for a quiet evening out. The Castleside Village Hall has been hosting local groups and community gatherings for years without ever missing a beat. It is a friendly spot where neighbours meet up after work or on a rainy Tuesday. There are usually plenty of choices for families looking to pass the afternoon or couples wanting to catch a show. We make sure you know what is going on so you do not have to waste time scrolling through endless lists. It really is that simple to find good fun without leaving the village limits.

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