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What's on in Esh Winning

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

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Bingo Nights

Join us for our highly popular fortnightly Thursday bingo nights! Fun games, friendly competition, and a chance to win money, makes this a must-attend event.

Thu 23 JulBrowney Social Club(3.7mi)

via Browney Social ClubLocal gem

Community

Service of the Word Online

Weekly service for all using Zoom. Either click on "More about this event" or copy and paste the following Zoom Link / Meeting ID / ://us02web.zoom.us/j/81711024258?pwd=RmVkMHlKNjBWYzcxNFo2amphMFBGQT09

Thu 23 Jul10:00St. Stephen, Willington(4.2mi)

via St. Stephen, WillingtonLocal gem

Community

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page

Puddle Jumpers Facebook page — brought to you by Waterhouses Village Hall and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Waterhouses Village Hall(0.9mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

Community

Jimmy

Food bags

Thu 23 Jul11:30The Hut(2.6mi)

via The Hut

Community

Beach Party Special Mixed Session- The miners Institute – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Thu 23 Jul11:30Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley Moor(4.2mi)

via Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley MoorLocal gem

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(3.8mi)

via Family History SpecialistCurated

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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(2.1mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

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(2.1mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Community

Friday Night

24th July 2026

Fri 24 JulDurham Community Church(4.6mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Fri 24 Jul10:00Lanchester Aquatics(3.1mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Ladies Meeting

Another belter from Langley Park Baptist Church. Ladies Meeting — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(2.3mi)

via Langley Park Baptist ChurchCurated

DanceSports & Fitness

Around £5

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Dance fitness. £5 a session is happening at Waterhouses Village Hall. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Waterhouses Village Hall(0.9mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

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(2.8mi)

via Lanchester Garden Centre

Community

Social Evening

Social Evening? At Waterhouses Village Hall? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Fri 24 Jul22:00Waterhouses Village Hall(0.9mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

Community

Around £20

Treasures of Ushaw: A Library Experience

Explore Ushaw’s literary heritage in this captivating 90-minute experience. Enjoy special access to the magnificent Big Library, a breathtaking space designed by Joseph Hansom, followed by a curated viewing of up to 20 fascinating books and archival treasures. You’ll discover pieces rarely seen by the public, each with its own story to tell. This is a unique opportunity to explore Ushaw’s hidden treasures, ask questions, and savour the atmosphere — ideal for anyone with a passion for history, architecture, or the written word. Please note: due to the historic nature of the building, the Big Library is reached via 40 wide, shallow steps. We are actively working to improve accessibility and appreciate your understanding.

Sat 25 JulUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(2.1mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Live Music

North East Gospel Choir

The North East Gospel Choir is a non-auditioned community choir of around 60 members. Come along and enjoy Gospel music in the beautiful surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Chapel at 1pm. The choir sing a variety of styles including traditional Gospel, spirituals and worship songs, as well as more modern numbers (often made popular in films such as “Sister Act”), Soul and Motown. Included with admission, pre-booking required below.

Sat 25 JulUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(2.1mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Community

Jimmy

Parish dog bags

Sat 25 Jul11:00The Hut(2.6mi)

via The Hut

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Venues with events near Esh Winning

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

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens2.1 miles away Waterhouses Village Hall0.9 miles away The Hut2.6 miles away

More about Esh Winning

Durham, England

Esh Winning sits quietly in Durham with a charm that feels less like a brochure and more like a cup of tea on a rainy Tuesday. The Hamsteels Community Centre keeps the local spirit alive without needing to shout about it. It is quite the neighbourhood hero for anyone looking to catch a film or join a club. There is usually a gathering somewhere near the steelworks that makes the evening feel worthwhile. You can find your kind of night here, whether you prefer a quiet chat or a lively group activity. Near Here does the heavy lifting so you do not have to chase flyers across town.

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