What's on in Merrybent

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

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Religion & Spirituality

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service

Every time there is a fifth Sunday in the month we come together as a Benefice to have a communion service. We alternate between the 7 churches in our Benefice - Barton, Manfield, Eryholme, Cleasby, Middleton Tyas, Croft, Moulton. Any queries, please contact Rev'd Gillian on The next Benefice Holy Communion Service will be Sunday 30th August 2026 at 10.30am at Eryholme.

Sun 30 Aug11:30All Saints, Manfield(1.5mi)

via All Saints, ManfieldLocal gem

Community

Fifth Sunday of the month Joint Service (Sunday 31st May 2026 will bet at Barton Church at 10.30am)

Sun 30 Aug11:30St Cuthbert with St Mary(3.6mi)

via St Cuthbert with St MaryLocal gem

Community

Hurworth Concert Band

Hurworth Concert Band at Dophin Centre. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sat 5 SeptDophin Centre(2.8mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Community

Last Train Home

Dophin Centre is hosting and we're spreading the word. Last Train Home — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sat 5 SeptDophin Centre(2.8mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

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Patronal Festival - EvenSong

Advance notice of a wonderful event to mark our patronal festival, we will have the amazing Rectory Chorale to sing at our EvenSong service with refreshments provided afterwards. All courtesy of HM King Charles. Please do put the date in your diaries and let us know if you would like to come (we would hate to run out of cake!)

Sun 6 Sept16:00St Herbert's Church(4.2mi)

via St Herbert's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Through The Decades Day Party

We've tracked down Through The Decades Day Party at Darlington Mechanics Institute. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sat 12 Sept17:00Darlington Mechanics Institute(2.7mi)

via Darlington Mechanics InstituteLocal gem

Dance

Kellen Dance Academy

Conveniently located in the heart of Darlington, Kellen Dance Academy provides the latest in cardiovascular and weight-training equipment and fitness classes with a personal touch you won't find anywhere else.

Sat 3 OctKellen Dance Academy(2.1mi)

via Kellen Dance AcademyLocal gem

Community

I Wanna Brunch with Somebody

I Wanna Brunch with Somebody at Darlington Mechanics Institute. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sat 10 OctDarlington Mechanics Institute(2.7mi)

via Darlington Mechanics InstituteLocal gem

Theatre

SIX The Musical

Dophin Centre is putting on SIX The Musical and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Tue 13 OctDophin Centre(2.8mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Community

Restaurant Week

Something's afoot at Dophin Centre and it goes by the name of Restaurant Week. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 23 OctDophin Centre(2.8mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Community

Diwali Celebrations

We found this gem on Dophin Centre's website. Diwali Celebrations — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 30 OctDophin Centre(2.8mi)

via Dophin CentreCurated

Community

MKKI instructors training

Kodokan Martial Arts has got MKKI instructors training pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sat 21 Nov12:00Kodokan Martial Arts(3.1mi)

via Kodokan Martial Arts

Community

No classes - Christmas

No classes - Christmas at Kodokan Martial Arts. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Tue 22 DecKodokan Martial Arts(3.1mi)

via Kodokan Martial Arts

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Venues with events near Merrybent

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

Dophin Centre2.8 miles away Darlington Mechanics Institute2.7 miles away All Saints, Manfield1.5 miles away

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Durham, England

Merrybent is in Durham, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Merrybent events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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