What's on in Rift, The

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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(3.3mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

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(2.3mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Community

Youth Club

One for the diary — Youth Club at Evangel Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Fri 24 Jul18:45Evangel Church(4.2mi)

via Evangel Church

Community

Bingo

Fri 24 Jul19:30Sherburn Hill Community Hub(2.3mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal gem

Community

Fight Night Live

Come witness the ultimate showdown at The Library Durham! Get ready for an electrifying Fight Night featuring the highly anticipated match between Joshua and Prenga. The atmosphere will be charged with excitement as these two fierce competitors go head-to-head in the ring. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action and experience the thrill of live boxing at its best. Grab your friends and join us for a night of adrenaline-pumping entertainment, delicious drinks, and unforgettable moments. This is an event you won't want to miss! Book your table now and secure your spot for Fight Night Joshua vs Prenga at The Library Durham. It's going to be a night to remember!

Sat 25 JulThe Old Library(3.3mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

Community

Cafe Open

Close 9:00 am: Cafe Open 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 25 July 2026

Sat 25 Jul10:00Sherburn Hill Community Hub(2.3mi)

via Sherburn Hill Community HubLocal 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.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Crook Hall Gardens(2.9mi)

via Crook Hall Gardens

Community

Brunch Club | Soccer Saturday

Come join us at The Library Durham for the best bottomless brunch in town! From 11am-2pm, kick back with a delicious food dish and enjoy 2 hours of bottomless drinks. It's the perfect way to start your weekend! With 4 sky boxes, 15 TVs, and 2 big screens, you won't miss a moment of the action. We show all football matches here, so you can cheer on your favorite team while indulging in unlimited drinks and tasty food.

Sat 25 Jul12:00The Old Library(3.3mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

Community

Around £6

Strawberry Cream Tea

Strawberry Cream Tea Occurring for 2 hours Venue St Barnabas' Community Centre Address St Barnabas' Community Centre, Rose Cres, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6ED, United Kingdom Bring your friends and indulge in a Summer treat. Tickets can be purchased at £6 each, buy them on Wednesday 10 to 11am or Sunday 12 to 1pm at St Barnabas' Community Centre. There will be limited numbers so get yours soon. Community event Event held in a Community Space Family Friendly Fundraising Refreshments Ticketed Event

Sat 25 Jul14:00St. Barnabas’ Community Centre(3.9mi)

via St. Barnabas’ Community CentreCurated

Community

Around £6

Strawberry Cream Tea

Bring your friends and indulge in a Summer treat. Tickets can be purchased at £6 each, buy them on Wednesday 10 to 11am or Sunday 12 to 1pm at St Barnabas' Community Centre. There will be limited numbers so get yours soon.

Sat 25 Jul14:00St Barnabas' Church, Burnmoor(4mi)

via St Barnabas' Church, BurnmoorLocal gem

Community

Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: 12. The budding one

Join Jennifer for part one of a long-term series of short knitalongs based on the book Learn to Knit in 50 Squares by Anna Pantelous. For this series we require that you have a copy of the book, whether purchased from us (we will offer a 10% discount on the book to those registered for the class) or elsewhere. If you

Sat 25 Jul15:00A Wing and a Bear(3.2mi)

via A Wing and a BearLocal gem

Community

Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: 11. The convergent one

Sat 25 Jul15:00A Wing and a Bear(3.2mi)

via A Wing and a BearLocal gem

Community

Around £6

Strawberry Cream Tea

Sat 25 Jul15:00St Barnabas' Church, Burnmoor(4mi)

via St Barnabas' Church, BurnmoorLocal gem

Community

Around £3.25

Pit Stop Sunday

Come join us at The Library Durham for the ultimate live sport experience! Don't miss any of the action with all live sports shown including NFL, football, darts, and Formula 1. Cheer on your favourite teams and players in a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy our fantastic student drink offers with pints, bottles, and spirits starting from just £3.25 when you use the Mixr app. Grab a drink, sit back, and immerse yourself in the thrill of the game. Located in Durham, The Library Durham is the perfect spot for a relaxed student hang out space. Whether you're catching up with friends or looking for a place to watch the game, we've got you covered. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Sun 26 JulThe Old Library(3.3mi)

via The Old LibraryLocal gem

Community

Church gathering

26th July 2026

Sun 26 JulDurham Community Church(4.4mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

Community

Sunday@10am

Christchurch Durham is putting on Sunday@10am and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Sun 26 Jul10:00Christchurch Durham(3.1mi)

via Christchurch Durham

Religion & Spirituality

Cafe Church

Held on the 4th Sunday of each month (except December and Feast days) Café Church features coffee/ tea and cake in abundant quantities! Ideal for families it usually has a theme, not too challenging, laughter, a decent song and the Lord's Prayer. Lots of local residents come to Café Church every month for the relaxed atmosphere and chat. Our door is wide enough for electric scooters, prams, walkers and well behaved dogs.

Sun 26 Jul11:00St Mary's Church West Rainton(1.1mi)

via St Mary's Church West RaintonCurated

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Venues with events near Rift, The

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Sherburn Hill Community Hub2.3 miles away St Mary's Church West Rainton1.1 miles away Crook Hall Gardens2.9 miles away

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