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at Crook Hall Gardens

Wellies, wildlife & autumn fun trail | October Half Term 2026 

Grab your wellies and come along for a seasonal adventure at Crook Hall Gardens this October Half Term.

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7 Nov to 8 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Being Human, Sensing Nature: A creative walk in Durham’s Green Corridor 

Join the Being Human team for a creative walk in the Durham City Green Corridor.

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8 Nov to 14 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time

Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture 

Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.

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13 Nov to 27 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times

Crook Hall Gardens poetry walk 

From springtime stanzas and summer sonnets to autumn anthologies and wintery works, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.

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14 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 2 other dates or times

Guided walk: Crook Hall Gardens to the Oriental Museum 

Explore Durham on a guided walk to the Oriental Museum.

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15 Nov 2026
at 13:00 to 15:15

Grimms' Fairy Tales Reimagined Art Trail 

Step into a world where familiar fairy tales are transformed into imaginative works of art this winter.

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21 Nov to 28 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 16 other dates or times

Christmas crafts: Winter impressions 

Crafting for the grown-ups; botanical prints and Victorian Christmas cards

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27 Nov to 18 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 7 other dates or times

Christmas family crafts: Make a winter decoration 

Celebrate the season at Crook Hall Gardens.

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28 Nov to 19 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 7 other dates or times

Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden 

Come and join florist Debbie from The Northern Flower Garden to kick off the holiday season by making your own wreath.

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29 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 14:00

Christmas Vine Wreath Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden 

Join florist Debbie from The Northern Flower Garden to celebrate the festive season as you make wreaths together.

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5 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00

Christmas Gift Bouquet Workshop with The Northern Flower Garden 

Join florist Debbie from The Northern Flower Garden to celebrate Christmas and make a gift for someone special.

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19 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00

History of Durham city walk 

A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.

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2 Mar to 6 Apr 2027
at 13:00 to 15:00+ 5 other dates or times