What's on inDerwent


Welcome to Derwent

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Derwent - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Derwent to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Derwent

Tourist Attractions


The Weardale Railway

New attraction planned to open July 2004. Steam railway running 5 miles beside the River Wear between Wolsingham and Stanhope in the Durham Dales.Open: Planned to open 17 July then open daily until 3 Oct. Also open 4,5,11,12,18,19, 26‐31 Dec and 1 and 2 Jan…

The Trades

The Trades Nightclub in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01207 503836 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Causey Arch

World's oldest surviving railway bridge built 1725‐1926, standing 80 feet above a wooded gorge. Picnic area with replica 18th Century coal waggon. Tanfield Railway runs between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield.Open: Throughout the year ‐ normally locked at dusk.…

The Bizness

The Bizness Nightclub in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01207 505015 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Supa Snooker

SnookerPool Hall at Supa Snooker in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 505546 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

Hall Hill Farm

Family farm in attractive countryside with opportunity to see and touch animals at close quarters. Farm trailer rides, woodland walk, tea shop and play area.Open: 3 April ‐ 12 Sept and Oct weekends only, daily 10.30am ‐ 5pm. Christmas opening with Santa and carols 4,5,11,12,18…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Derwent? See our list of attractions in Derwent, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.