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What's on in West Cornforth

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

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Community

Bingo Nights

Join us for our highly popular fortnightly Thursday bingo nights! Fun games, friendly competition, and a chance to win money, makes this a must-attend event.

Thu 23 JulBrowney Social Club(5mi)

via Browney Social ClubLocal gem

Community

Friday Night

24th July 2026

Fri 24 JulDurham Community Church(4.6mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

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(4.2mi)

via St Mary the Virgin, ShincliffeLocal gem

Community

River Baptism & BBQ – 2026

It’s our Year of Unusual Harvest from the LORD! We have a range of services this Year for everyone! All fun and powerful – including healings, prayers, thanksgiving and celebrations . Look out for MORE

Sat 25 Jul11:00Good Word Ministries(4.7mi)

via Good Word MinistriesLocal gem

Learn how to use a sewing machine - Beginner's Sewing Machine Workshop

Workshops & Classes

Around £35.00

Learn how to use a sewing machine - Beginner's Sewing Machine Workshop

Beginners sewing machine workshop - learn how to use a sewing machine at our upstairs workshop in Sedgefield, Durham. Want to learn how to sew using a machine but don't know where to start? Join sewing teacher Michelle who will guide you through sewing machine basics to make a project. This is a beginners level session

Sat 25 Jul11:30From Loft to Loved(4.4mi)

via From Loft to LovedLocal gem

Beginner's Sewing - learning to use the machine

Workshops & Classes

Around £35.00

Beginner's Sewing - learning to use the machine

Sat 25 Jul11:30From Loft to Loved(4.4mi)

via From Loft to LovedLocal gem

Community

Church gathering

26th July 2026

Sun 26 JulDurham Community Church(4.6mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

Likely freeChildren & Family

Weekly Family Fun Activities

Free Family Activities in Spennymoor Enjoy four weeks of free family fun in Spennymoor this summer. Join us every Wednesday from 29th July to 19th August for a programme of inclusive and creative activities designed for children aged 6–11 and their families. Each session will feature a variety of engaging experiences, including live performances, dance workshops, and arts and crafts activities—offering something for everyone to enjoy. Activity Dates: 29th July 5th August 12th August 19th August Location: Victoria Jubilee Park Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm No booking is required—simply come along and take part.

Wed 29 JulSpennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery(3.3mi)

via Spennymoor Town Hall Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Weekly Family Fun Activities

Wed 29 Jul13:00Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery(3.3mi)

via Spennymoor Town Hall Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Friday Night

31st July 2026

Fri 31 JulDurham Community Church(4.6mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

Community

1/8 Speedwurx Summer Series Round 6

Event date 2 August 2026 In 13 days 8 bookings View Event Book

Sun 2 AugHardwick RC Track(3.2mi)

via Hardwick RC TrackLocal gem

Community

Church gathering

2nd August 2026

Sun 2 AugDurham Community Church(4.6mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Communion Service for All Ages

Join us for a Communion Service for All Ages.

Sun 2 Aug09:00Whitworth Parish Church(4.6mi)

via Whitworth Parish ChurchCurated

Community

Around £6

Meet the Animals

Meet the Animals | Wednesday 5 August 2026 | £6 per child | Booking required Celebrate the history of agriculture in County Durham as we welcome family friendly farm animals onto our grounds. In this booked session your child can...

Wed 5 AugThe Story(4.8mi)

via The StoryLocal gem

Community

Friday Night

7th August 2026

Fri 7 AugDurham Community Church(4.6mi)

via Durham Community ChurchCurated

Likely freeLive Music

Party in the Park

Party in the Park is back at Jubilee Park, Spennymoor, for a full day of live music, family entertainment, food, fun and community spirit.

Sat 8 AugSpennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery(3.3mi)

via Spennymoor Town Hall Art GalleryLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Party in the Park

Party in the Park is back at Jubilee Park, Spennymoor, for a full day of live music, family entertainment, food, fun and community spirit.\n

Sat 8 Aug13:00Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery(3.3mi)

via Spennymoor Town Hall Art GalleryLocal gem

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More about West Cornforth

Durham, England

West Cornforth sits quietly in Durham, a place where the river winds past and the locals know exactly how to spend a rainy afternoon. Without a single venue on our list right now, we're just waiting for the next gig, market, or community fair to pop up so we can tell you about it before anyone else does. It's not every day you find a town that feels this relaxed while still having plenty of options for a family night out. We'll be here when the next event rolls in, making sure you don't have to scour a dozen websites just to see what's on near home.

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