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What's on in Coundon Gate

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Coundon Gate.

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Community

Drag Brunch

One for the diary — Drag Brunch at Shildon Civic Hall. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 26 Jul12:30Shildon Civic Hall(2.2mi)

via Shildon Civic Hall

Likely freeCommunity

PAYG Summer Sessions - WEEK 1 FARM THEME – Mixed Special

please drop me a message or message me on social media to let me know which date

Mon 27 Jul11:00Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley Moor(4.5mi)

via Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley MoorLocal gem

Community

Around £12

Auckland Palace

£12 standard / £9.50 Friends of TAP

Wed 29 JulMining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

The Book That Made England: Tyndale’s New Testament at 500

£12 standard / £9.50 Friends of TAP Public talk by Alec Ryrie - Five hundred years ago, a book was smuggled into England that would change the country forever.

Wed 29 JulMining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Weekly Family Fun Activities

Free Family Activities in Spennymoor Enjoy four weeks of free family fun in Spennymoor this summer. Join us every Wednesday from 29th July to 19th August for a programme of inclusive and creative activities designed for children aged 6–11 and their families. Each session will feature a variety of engaging experiences, including live performances, dance workshops, and arts and crafts activities—offering something for everyone to enjoy. Activity Dates: 29th July 5th August 12th August 19th August Location: Victoria Jubilee Park Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm No booking is required—simply come along and take part.

Wed 29 JulSpennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery(3mi)

via Spennymoor Town Hall Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Weekly Family Fun Activities

Wed 29 Jul13:00Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery(3mi)

via Spennymoor Town Hall Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

The Book That Made England: Tyndale’s New Testament at 500

Public talk by Alec Ryrie - Five hundred years ago, a book was smuggled into England that would change the country forever.

Wed 29 Jul19:30Mining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Around £5

Open Art Space

This summer, Open Art Space moves to the purpose-built Artists' Hub, bringing a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages.

Thu 30 JulMining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Open Art Space

This summer, Open Art Space moves to the purpose-built Artists' Hub, bringing a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages.

Thu 30 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Open Art Space: Flower Power

This summer, Open Art Space moves to the purpose-built Artists’ Hub, offering a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages. Led by resident artists, this hands-on session is inspired by the Bloom exhibition and invites participants to explore themes of nature, colour and creativity. Using mixed media and recycled materials, visitors can design and make their own unique flower to take home, developing new skills while expressing their imagination. Suitable for all ages and abilities, the workshop provides a welcoming space to create, experiment and connect with others. Whether you’re visiting Bishop Auckland for the day or are a local resident, drop in, get creative and contribute to a summer celebration of art, sustainability and community.

Fri 31 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeArts & Culture

Spin-Bike Art with Daisy Arts

Discover our unique Spin Art Bicycle Experience, bringing together art, movement and sustainability. A reclaimed bicycle is transformed into an interactive art machine, inviting people of all ages to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind artworks simply by pedalling. Add paint, spin the paper and watch colourful patterns appear before your eyes. This hands-on activity combines physical movement, artistic expression and environmental awareness in a fun, accessible and memorable way. Whether you’re discovering spin art for the first time, exploring your creativity or enjoying a shared community activity, every spin creates a unique piece of art to take home.

Fri 31 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Bishop Auckland vs Shildon

Bishop Auckland vs Shildon vs Details Date Time League Season August 1, 2026 3:00 pm ENL1 2026-27 Ground Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland Stadium Way, Bishop Auckland DL14 9AE Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn

Sat 1 Aug15:00Shildon Association Football Club(2mi)

via Shildon Association Football ClubCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Communion Service for All Ages

Join us for a Communion Service for All Ages.

Sun 2 Aug09:00Whitworth Parish Church(3mi)

via Whitworth Parish ChurchCurated

Likely freeCommunity

PAYG Summer Sessions - WEEK 2 UNDER THE SEA – Mixed Special

please drop me a message or message me on social media to let me know which class & date

Mon 3 Aug11:00Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley Moor(4.5mi)

via Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley MoorLocal gem

Community

North Shields vs Shildon

North Shields vs Shildon vs Details Date Time League Season August 5, 2026 7:30 pm ENL1 2026-27 Ground Daren Persson Stadium, West Percy Street, North Shields, NE29 0LH Chirton, North Shields, North Tyneside, North of Tyne, England, NE29 7QU, United Kingdom Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn

Wed 5 Aug19:30Shildon Association Football Club(2mi)

via Shildon Association Football ClubCurated

Likely freeLive Music

Folk at the Hearth

Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through high-quality, welcoming music-making.

Fri 7 Aug20:00Mining Art Gallery(1.1mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Party in the Park

Party in the Park is back at Jubilee Park, Spennymoor, for a full day of live music, family entertainment, food, fun and community spirit.

Sat 8 AugSpennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery(3mi)

via Spennymoor Town Hall Art GalleryLocal gem

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Venues with events near Coundon Gate

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

Mining Art Gallery1.1 miles away Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery3.0 miles away Shildon Association Football Club2.0 miles away

More about Coundon Gate

Durham, England

Coundon Gate sits quietly in Durham and manages to feel quite full on a Tuesday night anyway. There are no big venues listed yet, but that just means you can find whatever fits your mood without the usual crowds. It is a place where the local pubs probably host their own quizzes and the community centre runs something for the families. We keep an eye on these spots so you do not have to hunt around for them.

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