00:00here Durham City is gearing up for a packed calendar of events over the next few months
00:09aimed at families, friends and couples alike. From free citywide festivals to ticketed exhibitions
00:15and exclusive dining, organisers say the programme has something for everyone. Durham County Council
00:21confirms the Chinese New Year celebrations take place on Saturday 21st February, marking the
00:28Year of the Horse, with events at Durham Town Hall, Clayport Library, the Oriental Museum and throughout
00:34the city centre streets. If it's the kids you're hoping to occupy this month, Beamish Museum says
00:39its February half-term activities will explore canny creations, showcasing inventions from the
00:45North East through hands-on workshops, interactive displays and family-friendly learning experiences.
00:52Durham County Council also says Fire and Ice returns on the 27th and 28th of February with
00:59handcrafted ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations, fiery performances and free entertainment for all
01:06ages. Each festival and exhibition is designed to bring communities together, attract visitors and
01:12support local businesses. Now depending on what you're looking for, there are free events with
01:18ticketed experiences from family workshops to exhibitions, some alike Vivian Westwood, Rebel, Storyteller,
01:26Visionary, running from the 28th of March to the 6th of September at the Bowes Museum.
01:33Beyond the city centre, South Causey Inn will host Michelin-starred restaurant YAM from the 4th of February for a six-month residency,
01:42while Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns on the 18th and 19th of April with chefs, street food,
01:49local traders and live entertainment. The events calendar is designed to appeal to people of all ages
01:55and interests, from children and families to couples and groups of friends. It's emphasised how culture, food and
02:02heritage experiences are helping Durham maintain a vibrant community while supporting tourism in the city. The city's
02:10cultural and entertainment programme stretches from February through spring and summer. Chinese New
02:16Year celebrations, fire and ice and Beamish half-term workshops are just the start. There's many more
02:22events not mentioned in this What's On Guide that are set to take place throughout the year and as the
02:27summer months grow closer, it's hoped that the warm weather will bring even more tourism and culture into the city.
02:34Durham County Council says many events are free to attend with full programmes and booking
02:39information available directly from individual venues and organisers. Ongoing markets throughout Durham
02:46and neighbouring cities also might appeal to your weekend interests. From Durham's Botanic Gardens to
02:52visits to Crook Hall and Gardens, outdoor ideas are a plenty if you're willing to tackle the blustery weather at the moment.
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