What's on in Rumby Hill

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

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Community

Around £12

Auckland Palace

£12 standard / £9.50 Friends of TAP

Wed 29 JulMining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

The Book That Made England: Tyndale’s New Testament at 500

£12 standard / £9.50 Friends of TAP Public talk by Alec Ryrie - Five hundred years ago, a book was smuggled into England that would change the country forever.

Wed 29 JulMining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

The Book That Made England: Tyndale’s New Testament at 500

Public talk by Alec Ryrie - Five hundred years ago, a book was smuggled into England that would change the country forever.

Wed 29 Jul19:30Mining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Around £5

Open Art Space

This summer, Open Art Space moves to the purpose-built Artists' Hub, bringing a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages.

Thu 30 JulMining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Open Art Space

This summer, Open Art Space moves to the purpose-built Artists' Hub, bringing a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages.

Thu 30 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Games Night

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

Fri 31 Jul07:30Waterhouses Village Hall(4.2mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Open Art Space: Flower Power

This summer, Open Art Space moves to the purpose-built Artists’ Hub, offering a vibrant programme of free, drop-in creative workshops for families and visitors of all ages. Led by resident artists, this hands-on session is inspired by the Bloom exhibition and invites participants to explore themes of nature, colour and creativity. Using mixed media and recycled materials, visitors can design and make their own unique flower to take home, developing new skills while expressing their imagination. Suitable for all ages and abilities, the workshop provides a welcoming space to create, experiment and connect with others. Whether you’re visiting Bishop Auckland for the day or are a local resident, drop in, get creative and contribute to a summer celebration of art, sustainability and community.

Fri 31 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Likely freeArts & Culture

Spin-Bike Art with Daisy Arts

Discover our unique Spin Art Bicycle Experience, bringing together art, movement and sustainability. A reclaimed bicycle is transformed into an interactive art machine, inviting people of all ages to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind artworks simply by pedalling. Add paint, spin the paper and watch colourful patterns appear before your eyes. This hands-on activity combines physical movement, artistic expression and environmental awareness in a fun, accessible and memorable way. Whether you’re discovering spin art for the first time, exploring your creativity or enjoying a shared community activity, every spin creates a unique piece of art to take home.

Fri 31 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Communion Service for All Ages

Join us for a Communion Service for All Ages.

Sun 2 Aug09:00Whitworth Parish Church(4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

PAYG Summer Sessions - WEEK 2 UNDER THE SEA – Mixed Special

please drop me a message or message me on social media to let me know which class & date

Mon 3 Aug11:00Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley Moor(0.7mi)

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Likely freeLive Music

Folk at the Hearth

Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through high-quality, welcoming music-making.

Fri 7 Aug20:00Mining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Cafe Church

Informal gathering over tea/coffee and biscuits with a religious theme.

Sun 9 Aug10:30St Philip & St James(2.3mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Hearth Outdoors

From nature trails and family-friendly wildlife sessions to sensory exploration, games, simple bush craft, and hands-on conservation, each session responds to the time of year and encourages curiosity, reflection, and a deeper connection to place. Perfect for families and individuals who want to connect with nature and each other.

Sun 9 Aug11:30Mining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Food & Drink

Coffee and Chat

An informal bereavement self-help support group meeting in St Stephen's Church on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all.

Wed 19 Aug10:30St. Stephen, Willington(2.4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Archaeology ‘Open Lab’

After the trowels are put down, the archaeological work continues in the post-excavation’ phase. This work involves looking in detail at all the objects we dug up. We weight, count, catalogue and describe everything that we found so that we can understand even more about how the Bishops’ Palace was used. Normally this work happens in laboratories behind closed doors, but we’ve decided to bring these objects back to Bishop Auckland and work public view here in our ‘open lab’.

Fri 21 AugMining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Community

Auckland Palace & Auckland Gardens

Mining Art Gallery is hosting and we're spreading the word. Auckland Palace & Auckland Gardens — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sat 22 AugMining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Community

Around £8.50

Medieval Mayhem

Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity.

Sat 22 AugMining Art Gallery(3.6mi)

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Venues with events near Rumby Hill

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

Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley Moor0.7 miles away St Philip & St James2.3 miles away St. Stephen, Willington2.4 miles away

More about Rumby Hill

Durham, England

Rumby Hill 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 Rumby Hill 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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