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What's on in Skerne Park

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

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Sports & Fitness

Yoga

St Augustine's Catholic Parish Centre hasn't given us the full script, but Yoga has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 29 JulSt Augustine's Catholic Parish Centre(0.9mi)

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Community

DAD

Something's afoot at St Augustine's Catholic Parish Centre and it goes by the name of DAD. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 29 JulSt Augustine's Catholic Parish Centre(0.9mi)

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Children & Family

Under the Sea Soft Play - Meet Spiderman

Dophin Centre is being delightfully mysterious about Under the Sea Soft Play - Meet Spiderman. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Thu 30 JulDophin Centre(1mi)

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Live Music

The Fire Doors (Tribute to The Doors)

The Fire Doors faithfully bring to life the music of Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore; a celebration of The Doors’ six classic albums, from the brooding psychedelia of the self-titled debut to the bluesy howl of L.A. Woman. The Fire Doors embrace every aspect of this uniquely fascinating band – poetry, mysticism, flamenco and jazz all wrapped up as hard-hitting rock, but with the pop smarts that led to chart-topping singles such as Light My Fire, Hello, I Love You and Touch Me. The Fire Doors sees four mainstays of the North East’s music scene (Peter Brewis, David Brewis and Andrew Moore of Field Music and David Hyde from The Futureheads) coming together to share their first musical love. Their mission now is to help keep the music of The Doors alive. The band are a genuine force and pull the Doors’ hits off with clout and conviction. The result achieves that magic combination of being so tight they almost sound loose.” Daniel Dylan Wray, The Guardian “They’re called Fire Doors. If you see footage of them, they’re incredible.

Fri 31 Jul20:30Humantics Community Interest Company(1.1mi)

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Community

Too Rude DJ's

Filed under: Too Rude DJ's at Darlington Mechanics Institute looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sat 1 AugDarlington Mechanics Institute(1mi)

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Sports & Fitness

10K, 5K and Junior 3K

10K, 5K and Junior 3K at Dophin Centre. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sun 2 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Festivals & Events

Darlington Running Festival

Filed under: Darlington Running Festival at Dophin Centre looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sun 2 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Community

Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties

Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties is happening at Dophin Centre. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Tue 4 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Community

Library Takeover Day

We keep tabs on Dophin Centre so you don't have to. Library Takeover Day caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Wed 5 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Northgate Walking Group – Saltburn Gill

Free to Join – Great to be a part of. Everyone is welcome to come along and join us. Walks are between 3 and 5 miles. Transport will be available. Wednesday 5 August 2026 – Saltburn Gill Meet at the

Wed 5 AugNorthgate United Reformed Church(2.7mi)

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Community

Wednesday Said Communion Service

A shorter communion service, with no hymns, focused on hearing the bible, prayer and gathering around the Lord's table. Followed by time to chat with refreshments.

Wed 5 Aug11:30St Herbert's Church(1.8mi)

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Festivals & Events

Discovery Festival - 80s Calling

Discovery Festival - 80s Calling — brought to you by Dophin Centre and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 8 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Community

Pride

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

Sat 8 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Festivals & Events

Discovery Festival - Sunday

Filed under: Discovery Festival - Sunday at Dophin Centre looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sun 9 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Community

Summer Diving Camp

Another belter from Dophin Centre. Summer Diving Camp — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Mon 10 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Community

Move More Monday

The full scoop on Move More Monday lives over on Dophin Centre's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Mon 10 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Community

Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties

Dolphin Centre Summer Pool Parties is happening at Dophin Centre. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Tue 11 AugDophin Centre(1mi)

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Venues with events near Skerne Park

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

Dophin Centre1.0 mile away St Augustine's Catholic Parish Centre0.9 miles away Darlington Mechanics Institute1.0 mile away

More about Skerne Park

Durham, England

Skerne Park sits quietly in Durham where the river bends and the air smells of damp earth after a shower. It is not a place for crowds but rather for those who prefer a pint on the terrace or a walk along the bank without being pushed along by the tide. The town keeps its pace steady so you can take your time choosing between a local pub or a quiet corner shop nearby. We make sure everything from garden parties to book clubs is easy to find right here. It is a proper bit of Durham that knows how to relax and stay warm when the wind picks up.

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