-
Census 2021 Data -
Homes & Property -
Law and Order -
Jobs & Economy -
Learning & Schools -
Essential Services -
Travel & Transport -
Local Amenities -
Leisure & Recreation -
Environment
Festivals & Events
Knitsley Nook, Consett, County Durham
DH8 9EE County Durham
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of DH8 9EE:
Annual Festivals & Events
Durham Miners Gala
Annually, during July
Location: County Durham
A historic annual celebration of the mining heritage of Durham, featuring parades, brass bands, and speeches.
Lumiere Durham
Annually, during November
Location: County Durham
A spectacular biennial light festival that transforms Durham’s landmarks into illuminated works of art.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Annually, during April
Location: County Durham
A large food festival showcasing local produce, street food, chef demonstrations, and family entertainment.
Kynren
Annually, during July-September
Location: County Durham
An epic outdoor live action show that retells 2,000 years of British history, performed in Bishop Auckland.
Weardale Agricultural Show
Annually, during August
Location: County Durham
A traditional agricultural show with livestock competitions, equestrian events, rural crafts, and food stalls.
Durham Miners Gala
Annually, during July
Location: County Durham
A historic annual celebration of the mining heritage of Durham, featuring parades, brass bands, and speeches.
Lumiere Durham
Annually, during November
Location: County Durham
A spectacular biennial light festival that transforms Durham’s landmarks into illuminated works of art.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Annually, during April
Location: County Durham
A large food festival showcasing local produce, street food, chef demonstrations, and family entertainment.
Kynren
Annually, during July-September
Location: County Durham
An epic outdoor live action show that retells 2,000 years of British history, performed in Bishop Auckland.
Weardale Agricultural Show
Annually, during August
Location: County Durham
A traditional agricultural show with livestock competitions, equestrian events, rural crafts, and food stalls.
Other Events"
Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
February 2
Merryoaks Community Hall, Durham
.
Join Our Community Book Club!
This month we are reading: A Thousand Splendid Suns is a 2007 novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.
Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning
February 7
Merryoaks Community Hall, Durham
Community Coffee Morning-everyone welcome
Come and meet others in your local community, in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall. See what is available, and let us know what you would like to see happening at the Hall.
The Newcastle 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
February 7
Exhibition Park.,, Newcastle upon Tyne
.
A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k and half marathon running event with us.
Companionship Cafe
February 12
Merryoaks Community Hall,, Durham
.
Merryoaks Community Hall – Companionship Cafe
Merryoaks Community Hall is hosting a friendly and welcoming Companionship Café especially for people living with dementia, along with their friends, family members, and carers.
Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
February 14
Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Celebrate Valentine’s night with an unforgettable evening of music in one of Newcastle’s most romantic settings. Step into the timeless beauty of Newcastle Cathedral, the perfect stage for a night of passion and elegance.
Comedian Ian Stone brings new show to Newcastle
February 22
The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle, Newcastle
Ian says, “Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane, and the routine before the inevitable slide into disease, decay, and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing, and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some, but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years — I think we’ve been outdoors enough.
Later Life Letter
March 4
Northern Stage, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker?
Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Fleetwood Unchained
March 25
Newcastle Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Tyne & Wear
With a passion for their music and commitment to authenticity, Fleetwood Unchained deliver a faithful and unforgettable live experience that captures the essence of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary sound.
Featuring highly experienced musicians and vocalists, the band brings to life Fleetwood Mac’s timeless hits, from the early blues-infused Peter Green classics to the pop-rock anthems that made them international superstars.
The Newcastle Food Festival 2026
May 2
Exhibition Park, Tyne and Wear
On the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2nd–4th May 2026, we're returning to our home in Exhibition Park for a weekend celebrating global flavours, local community, and the very best of Tyne and Wear.
As we stroll back to where it all began, it's only fitting we bring with us our boldest production display yet - think creative twists, fresh line-ups, and a dose of the wonderfully unexpected.
Later Life Letter
May 22
Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker?
Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Phantoms of the Popera - Consett
June 6
Empire Theatre and Cinema,, Consett
.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
June 20
Durham Cathedral, Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral
The evening begins with the noble grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as “The Emperorâ€.
Burn the Floor: Supernova
July 14
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House , Newcastle
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn the Floor: Supernova touring the UK next Summer.
Created by world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award-recipient Jason Gilkison, this show promises to be its most daring and dynamic with an electrifying fusion of movement and music.
Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
February 2
Merryoaks Community Hall, Durham
. Join Our Community Book Club! This month we are reading: A Thousand Splendid Suns is a 2007 novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.
Merryoaks Community Hall Coffee Morning
February 7
Merryoaks Community Hall, Durham
Community Coffee Morning-everyone welcome Come and meet others in your local community, in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall. See what is available, and let us know what you would like to see happening at the Hall.
The Newcastle 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
February 7
Exhibition Park.,, Newcastle upon Tyne
. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k and half marathon running event with us.
Companionship Cafe
February 12
Merryoaks Community Hall,, Durham
. Merryoaks Community Hall – Companionship Cafe Merryoaks Community Hall is hosting a friendly and welcoming Companionship Café especially for people living with dementia, along with their friends, family members, and carers.
Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight
February 14
Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Celebrate Valentine’s night with an unforgettable evening of music in one of Newcastle’s most romantic settings. Step into the timeless beauty of Newcastle Cathedral, the perfect stage for a night of passion and elegance.
Comedian Ian Stone brings new show to Newcastle
February 22
The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle, Newcastle
Ian says, “Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane, and the routine before the inevitable slide into disease, decay, and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing, and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some, but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years — I think we’ve been outdoors enough.
Later Life Letter
March 4
Northern Stage, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker? Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Fleetwood Unchained
March 25
Newcastle Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Tyne & Wear
With a passion for their music and commitment to authenticity, Fleetwood Unchained deliver a faithful and unforgettable live experience that captures the essence of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary sound. Featuring highly experienced musicians and vocalists, the band brings to life Fleetwood Mac’s timeless hits, from the early blues-infused Peter Green classics to the pop-rock anthems that made them international superstars.
The Newcastle Food Festival 2026
May 2
Exhibition Park, Tyne and Wear
On the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2nd–4th May 2026, we're returning to our home in Exhibition Park for a weekend celebrating global flavours, local community, and the very best of Tyne and Wear. As we stroll back to where it all began, it's only fitting we bring with us our boldest production display yet - think creative twists, fresh line-ups, and a dose of the wonderfully unexpected.
Later Life Letter
May 22
Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker? Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Phantoms of the Popera - Consett
June 6
Empire Theatre and Cinema,, Consett
. Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
June 20
Durham Cathedral, Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral The evening begins with the noble grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as “The Emperorâ€.
Burn the Floor: Supernova
July 14
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House , Newcastle
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn the Floor: Supernova touring the UK next Summer. Created by world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award-recipient Jason Gilkison, this show promises to be its most daring and dynamic with an electrifying fusion of movement and music.
