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  1. Celebrate the Jubilee at Beamish Museum 3 June with a spectacular range of vintage clothes coronation memorabilia & 1950s music all free
  2. Looking for a great place to stay in Durham try Marriott Hotel in the city centre or pop in for a delicious afternoon tea while shopping
  3. Enjoy Durhams beautiful Heritage Coast today then visit HMS Trincomalee the oldest warship afloat at Hartlepools Maritime Experience
  4. Check out the Diamond Festival at Hartlepool great things for whole family for the Jubilee weekend @discoverdurham.co.uk
  5. Enjoy the sun in the Durham Dales visit High Force waterfall then head to Killhope lead mining museum go down the mine & pan for gold
  6. Celebrate the Jubilee at Bowes Museum great free 1950s event 3 June see website for details
  7. Beamish Georgian Fair 7-10 June A recreation of the hustle & bustle of a fair meet the trinket sellers &strolling musicians browse stalls
  8. Georgiana to Boy George now at Bowes Museum features exotic hats designed by Stephen Jones milliner to the glitterati inc Madonna & Kylie
  9. Celebrate the Jubilee at HME events throughout the weekend for all family & see HMS Trincomalee the oldest warship afloat @discoverdurham
  10. June 16 & 7 get on board the footplatesof historic vehicles at Locomotion plus spend 30 mins driving a steam locomotive for just £50.
  11. Beamish Georgian Fair 7-10 June Enjoy the hustle & bustle of a Georgian Fair . Meet the trinket sellers strolling musicians & entertainers
  12. Durham is a great place for groups heritage gardens dales events & nostalgia @discoverdurham to plan your visit & book a free fam trip
  13. Enjoy a day at Raby Castle see the great Hall the old kitchens explore the vast grounds then head for the magnificent waterfall High Force
  14. On a wet day in Durham theres still plenty to do visit Oriental museum Cathedral & Castle then browse shops & enjoy a cream tea at Marriott
  15. For FREE family fun June half-term check out Locomotion Shildon Gimme 5! programme is packed with activities to appeal to all ages:
  16. "Save the Last Dance for me" 14-19 May Sunderland Empire music & magic of 60's @ATGtickets.com/Sunderland for tickets & info
  17. Georgiana to Boy George opens 19th 05 at Bowes Museum featuring exotic hats designed by Stephen Jones designer for Madonna & Kylie Minogue.
  18. A new book Spirit of Locomotion by Anthony Coulls gives a unique insight into the museum meet the author here at Shildon on 14 May 3-3.30
  19. For a full day out go to Hartlepools Maritime Experience board the oldest warship afloat & see life in 17 century
  20. Its the Orchid Olympics at Raby Castle 5-7 May a fantastic spectacular & good day out for all the family