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What's on in Neville's Cross

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

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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(0.8mi)

via Tracy A FranklinLocal gem

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(0.8mi)

via BookWyrmLocal gem

Community

Friday Night

24th July 2026

Fri 24 JulDurham Community Church(1.1mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

Community

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(2.9mi)

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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(2.9mi)

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Community

9:30 am: Dementia Group

Sherburn Hill Community Hub & Café

Fri 24 Jul09:30Sherburn Hill Community Hub(4.7mi)

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(2mi)

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(4.7mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Community

Ladies Meeting

Something's afoot at Langley Park Baptist Church and it goes by the name of Ladies Meeting. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(3.5mi)

via Langley Park Baptist ChurchCurated

Community

Dementia Group

Sherburn Hill Community Hub & Café

Fri 24 Jul10:30Sherburn Hill Community Hub(4.7mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Community

Nature Nook

Durham Market Place

Fri 24 Jul11:00BookWyrm(0.8mi)

via BookWyrmLocal 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.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Crook Hall Gardens(1.1mi)

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DanceSports & Fitness

Around £5

Dance fitness. £5 a session

Waterhouses Village Hall hasn't given us the full script, but Dance fitness. £5 a session has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Waterhouses Village Hall(5mi)

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Community

Around £30.50

Friday Pizza Party

Soccer Saturday Saturday 25th July 11:00 - 20:00 Come join us at The Library Durham for our Friday Pizza Party! Enjoy a delicious deal with 2 pizzas and 2 drinks for just £30.50. Indulge in mouth-watering pizzas while sipping on your favorite beverages in a cozy and vibrant atmosphere.

Fri 24 Jul12:00The Old Library(0.7mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

History & Heritage

Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture

Expert garden volunteers share their knowledge about the seasonal flowers, plants and shrubs which give each garden its unique character. With insights into a nature-friendly, sustainable approach to gardening. Please note: Garden tours are run by a small volunteer team, so occasional dates need to be cancelled each month. If you are visiting to attend a tour, please confirm it is going ahead by calling in advance on . Free, included with admission to the gardens. Donations welcome.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Crook Hall Gardens(1.1mi)

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Community

6:30 pm: Bingo

Get ready for an evening of fun and excitement at our weekly Bingo event every Friday! Doors open at 6:30pm, with Eyes Down from 7pm to 8:30pm, offering you six thrilling games, a fantastic jackpot round, and the chance to win cash prizes. Come along and enjoy a lively atmosphere as you test your luck, meet new friends, and immerse yourself in the anticipation of each number called. Whether you're a seasoned Bingo enthusiast or a first-time player, our friendly event is the perfect place to unwind and maybe even walk away with a prize! So, grab your dabbers and join us for an unforgettable Friday night at our Bingo event – we can't wait to see you there!

Fri 24 Jul18:30Sherburn Hill Community Hub(4.7mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Community

Bingo

Fri 24 Jul19:30Sherburn Hill Community Hub(4.7mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

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Venues with events near Neville's Cross

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

BookWyrm0.8 miles away Crook Hall Gardens1.1 miles away Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens2.9 miles away

More about Neville's Cross

Durham, England

Neville's Cross sits quietly in Durham, a place where the river flows past and life moves at a very sensible pace. You'll find plenty of local clubs hosting quizzes and bands playing in nearby pubs without needing to book tickets weeks in advance. The high street is lined with shops that know their regulars by name, while community halls host everything from dance classes to choir practice. It's the sort of spot where you might bump into a neighbour buying bread on your way home from work.

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