What's on in The Edge

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Alkyon Hotel

We've tracked down Alkyon Hotel at Stanhope Travel Ltd. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Fri 24 JulStanhope Travel Ltd(9.1mi)

via Stanhope Travel LtdLocal gem

Likely freeArts & CultureChildren & Family

Family Fridays

Explore centuries of history, art, faith and culture through hands-on activities for young people and families.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Mining Art Gallery(8.8mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Food & Drink

Around £25.00

Beehive Supper Club July Pre-Booking

The Most Exclusive event in town! Join us for the first Beehive Supper Club on Friday 24th July 6pm-9pm. Choice of Menu sent over via email upon purchase, all allergies and dietary needs catered for.

Fri 24 Jul19:00Beehive Coffee Shop + Pantry(8.7mi)

via Beehive Coffee Shop + PantryLocal gem

Community

DigCamp at Lytham Hall (ages 6-11)

21, 23 & 25 July 2026, Lancashire, England Archaeology isn’t just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You’ll have plenty of fun as we uncover the hidden history of Lytham Hall. Dig for kids

Sat 25 JulDigVentures(6.4mi)

via DigVenturesLocal gem

Community

Maize Maze

Thorpe Farm Reclamation Barn is being delightfully mysterious about Maize Maze. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 25 JulThorpe Farm Reclamation Barn(8.7mi)

via Thorpe Farm Reclamation BarnLocal gem

Comedy

Funny Way To Be Comedy – Edinburgh Preview Day 2026 (16+)

Tickets only available via Funny Way To Be Comedy. Book Tickets for Edinburgh Preview Day 2026 An EARLY BIRD priority...

Sat 25 Jul18:00The Witham(6.4mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

Community

DigClub at Lytham Hall (ages 12-16)

22, 24 & 26 July 2026, Lancashire, England Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens for a day out uncovering the hidden history of Lytham Hall! They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun. Dig for teens

Sun 26 JulDigVentures(6.4mi)

via DigVenturesLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Car Boot Sale

Car Boot Sale — brought to you by Thorpe Farm Reclamation Barn and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sun 26 Jul10:00Thorpe Farm Reclamation Barn(8.7mi)

via Thorpe Farm Reclamation BarnLocal gem

Community

Drag Brunch

We found this gem on Shildon Civic Hall's website. Drag Brunch — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Sun 26 Jul12:30Shildon Civic Hall(9.5mi)

via Shildon Civic Hall

Likely freeCommunity

PAYG Summer Sessions - WEEK 1 FARM THEME – Mixed Special

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

Mon 27 Jul11:00Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley Moor(8.4mi)

via Bloom Durham West Baby Classes - Langley MoorLocal gem

Community

Spa to Bar – A Night at The Spritz with TempleSpa

Enjoy an evening of pampering and cocktails in The Witham Henry’s Bar with Deb and Ali from the award-winning TEMPLE...

Tue 28 Jul20:30The Witham(6.4mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

Community

Around £12

Auckland Palace

£12 standard / £9.50 Friends of TAP

Wed 29 JulMining Art Gallery(8.8mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

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(8.8mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

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(8.8mi)

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(8.8mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

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(8.8mi)

via Mining Art GalleryLocal gem

Arts & Culture

David Lowton Exhibition

David is a self-taught artist living in the North East of England. He has exhibited his work locally and in...

Sat 1 AugThe Witham(6.4mi)

via The WithamLocal gem

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Durham, England

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