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What's on in High Shincliffe

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Live Music

Around £4

Thirsty Thursday | Quiz & Karaoke

Come join us for a night of fun and entertainment at The Library Durham in Durham! Get ready to test your knowledge and vocal skills at our Quiz and Karaoke Night. Show off your trivia prowess during the quiz rounds, then unleash your inner rockstar on the karaoke stage! Don't miss out on our amazing drinks offer - enjoy £4 craft beers and cocktails all night long. Sip on delicious drinks while you compete in the quiz or cheer on your friends as they belt out their favorite tunes. Gather your friends and get ready for a memorable evening of laughter, music, and friendly competition. See you at The Library Durham for a Quiz and Karaoke Night you won't forget!

Thu 23 JulThe Old Library(1.9mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

Food & Drink

Around £7.50

Lunch and a Drink

Come join us at The Library Durham for our delicious Lunch and a Drink daily deal, available Monday to Friday! Indulge in our mouthwatering burgers paired with a refreshing drink, all at a fantastic price. Looking for a great lunch spot? Look no further! Our Lunch and Drink offer starts from just £7.50, making it the perfect midday treat for you and your friends. With a variety of options to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this amazing deal at The Library Durham - where great food meets great value. Grab your friends and head over for a delightful dining experience that won't break the bank!

Thu 23 JulThe Old Library(1.9mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

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(2.2mi)

via Tracy A FranklinLocal gem

Community

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(3.2mi)

via Browney Social ClubLocal gem

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(2.4mi)

via Crook Hall Gardens

Community

Jimmy

Food bags

Thu 23 Jul11:30The Hut(4.3mi)

via The Hut

Workshops & Classes

Legs Bums & Tums Class

Close 11:00 am: Legs Bums & Tums Class 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 23 July 2026 Main Hall Sherburn Hill Community Hub & Café Sherburn Hill , DH6 1PA United Kingdom View Location Map Main Hall

Thu 23 Jul12:00Sherburn Hill Community Hub(2.8mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

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(2.4mi)

via Crook Hall Gardens

Food & Drink

Around £7.50

Lunch and a Drink

Fri 24 JulThe Old Library(1.9mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

Community

Friday Night

24th July 2026

Fri 24 JulDurham Community Church(2mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

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(2.2mi)

via BookWyrmLocal gem

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(2.2mi)

via Tracy A FranklinLocal gem

Community

9:30 am: Dementia Group

Sherburn Hill Community Hub & Café

Fri 24 Jul09:30Sherburn Hill Community Hub(2.8mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Friday Friends at 10 FF@10

FF@10 is a weekly meeting for anyone interested in relaxed company, refreshments, conversation and regular activities. Do come along to join a friendly and accepting group of people. Meet old friends and make new ones. Everyone is welcome. No charge or cost to join in. Come along and see for yourself.

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Mary the Virgin, Shincliffe(0.6mi)

via St Mary the Virgin, ShincliffeLocal gem

Community

Cafe Open

Close 9:00 am: Cafe Open 9:00 am – 1:30 pm 24 July 2026

Fri 24 Jul10:00Sherburn Hill Community Hub(2.8mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Community

Dementia Group

Sherburn Hill Community Hub & Café

Fri 24 Jul10:30Sherburn Hill Community Hub(2.8mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Community

Nature Nook

Durham Market Place

Fri 24 Jul11:00BookWyrm(2.2mi)

via BookWyrmLocal gem

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Venues with events near High Shincliffe

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

Sherburn Hill Community Hub2.8 miles away The Old Library1.9 miles away Tracy A Franklin2.2 miles away

More about High Shincliffe

Durham, England

High Shincliffe sits quietly in Durham, a place where the air is just right for a good book or a quiet chat with a neighbour. With no big venues to shout about, the real fun happens at local community halls and school gates where people gather without needing a ticket. It's not about the size of the room but the warmth of the crowd when you drop in for a gathering. We keep track of what's going on so you don't have to waste time hunting through dozens of websites before tea is ready.

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