EVENTS, BOOKINGS & BEYOND

Those nice people who play the lottery have provided us with millions of pounds to improve our area, our skills and our communities

Click below find out how you can take part. We have a range of events and courses available. Become a Brightwater heritage trainee and improve your job prospects; visit our skills taster sessions from ancient embroidery to skills to restore our unique railway heritage.

Tuesday, 9 November, 2021

Willow Weaving for Beginners Workshop

We will spend the day at Hardwick Park weaving beautiful willow angels, stars & rush reindeers.

Willow Weaving for Beginners Workshop

We will spend the day at Hardwick Park weaving beautiful willow angels, stars & rush reindeers.

Thursday, 28 October, 2021

Song of the Skerne – Live Performance

Our artistic partners, Darlington Hippodrome and Orchestras Live are welcoming the Orchestra of Opera North to the Hippodrome on 7th November 2021 for a very special afternoon of music, including the live premiere of Song of the Skerne.

Song of the Skerne – Live Performance

Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

Lino Printing for Beginners

Lino Printing Workshop – Learn the basics with 2 colours and take home 5-6 of your own original handmade prints

Lino Printing for Beginners

Lino Printing Workshop – Learn the basics with 2 colours and take home 5-6 of your own original handmade prints

Wednesday, 6 October, 2021

Blacksmithing for Beginners

Learn the traditional skills of blacksmithing on a hand-cranked charcoal forge. You will come away with a fully finished tool ready to use.

Blacksmithing for Beginners

Learn the traditional skills of blacksmithing on a hand-cranked charcoal forge. You will come away with a fully finished tool ready to use.

Thursday, 23 September, 2021

FREE Family Funday

FREE Family Funday with our Mascots, this Sunday between 11am-1.30pm.We have giveaways, competitions, music, free face painting and bubble show

FREE Family Funday

FREE Family Funday with our Mascots, this Sunday between 11am-1.30pm.We have giveaways, competitions, music, free face painting and bubble show

Wednesday, 22 September, 2021

A Community Celebration, Vehicle Parade & Michaelmas Fare

A vehicle parade of heroes followed by fun in the park.

A Community Celebration, Vehicle Parade & Michaelmas Fare

A vehicle parade of heroes followed by fun in the park.

Tuesday, 31 August, 2021

FREE Foraging Wild Walk

Come along and join us for a walk with a difference, we’ll be exploring the beautiful Hardwick Park. Have you ever wanted to try foraging, or ever wanted to find out more about it then this introduction walk is the perfect place to start.

FREE Foraging Wild Walk

Tuesday, 13 July, 2021

Flying Scotsman Locomotion Museum

Flying Scotsman is back! Come and see this legendary loco at Locomotion.

Flying Scotsman Locomotion Museum

Flying Scotsman is back! Come and see this legendary loco at Locomotion.

Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

Geophysics for Beginners, with DigVentures

How do archaeologists see what’s underground? In this event, you’ll search for buried remains near the ancient monument at Legs Cross

Geophysics for Beginners, with DigVentures

How do archaeologists see what’s underground? In this event, you’ll search for buried remains near the ancient monument at Legs Cross

Wednesday, 9 June, 2021

FREE Archaeology Volunteer Opportunity @ Archdeacon Newton, Darlington.

Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and help us discover more about this deserted medieval village.

FREE Archaeology Volunteer Opportunity @ Archdeacon Newton, Darlington.

Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and help us discover more about this deserted medieval village.

Tuesday, 11 May, 2021

Voluntary Engagement Officer

The Voluntary Engagement Officer will be given a bespoke training package in the environmental field with a view to developing their future career.

Voluntary Engagement Officer

The Voluntary Engagement Officer will be given a bespoke training package in the environmental field with a view to developing their future career.

Wednesday, 5 May, 2021

Bishop Middleham Medieval Sculpture: Motifs, Messages & Morals 7th May

In this live, online experience, we’ll learn all about these medieval Prince-Bishops, and the architectural legacy they left behind, both above and below ground.

Bishop Middleham Medieval Sculpture: Motifs, Messages & Morals 7th May

In this live, online experience, we’ll learn all about these medieval Prince-Bishops, and the architectural legacy they left behind, both above and below ground.

Monday, 26 April, 2021

Medieval Discoveries: Live from the Archaeology Finds Room! 28th April

Join us for an after-hours snoop around the Finds Room, as we unbox some of the latest discoveries from our dig at Bishop Middleham Castle

Medieval Discoveries: Live from the Archaeology Finds Room! 28th April

Join us for an after-hours snoop around the Finds Room, as we unbox some of the latest discoveries from our dig at Bishop Middleham Castle

Monday, 19 April, 2021

Make Your Own Medieval Art

Join us as we step inside the vibrant world of medieval art for an extra special draw-along event!

Make Your Own Medieval Art

Join us as we step inside the vibrant world of medieval art for an extra special draw-along event!

Wednesday, 7 April, 2021

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour 20th April

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour 20th April

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Wednesday, 7 April, 2021

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour 13th April

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour 13th April

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Wednesday, 7 April, 2021

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour 8th April

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour 8th April

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Tuesday, 23 March, 2021

Make Your Own Medieval Art (for families)

Join us as we step inside the vibrant world of medieval art for an extra special draw-along event!

Make Your Own Medieval Art (for families)

Join us as we step inside the vibrant world of medieval art for an extra special draw-along event!

Tuesday, 23 March, 2021

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour (For Families)

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle (For Families). Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour (For Families)

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle (For Families). Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Tuesday, 23 March, 2021

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Bishop Middleham Castle – FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour

FREE Virtual Archaeology Tour @ Bishop Middleham Castle. Meet the archaeologists, explore our dig site, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour.

Monday, 8 February, 2021

Join our search for an ancient bog or ‘hidden wetland

We’re looking for a team of curious people who can get ‘bogged down’ with us online, and help us identify a series of wetland hotspots.

Join our search for an ancient bog or ‘hidden wetland

We’re looking for a team of curious people who can get ‘bogged down’ with us online, and help us identify a series of wetland hotspots.

Wednesday, 2 December, 2020

Volunteer Drone Pilot Required

We are also seeking a volunteer Drone Pilot. Take advantage of the exciting one-off opportunity and start the new year with a bang! The sky’s the limit!

Volunteer Drone Pilot Required

We are also seeking a volunteer Drone Pilot. Take advantage of the exciting one-off opportunity and start the new year with a bang! The sky’s the limit!

Wednesday, 2 December, 2020

Volunteer Video Producers & Editor (s)

We are looking for volunteer creative and talented video editors to help us share our stories from around the Skerne.

Volunteer Video Producers & Editor (s)

We are looking for volunteer creative and talented video editors to help us share our stories from around the Skerne.

Thursday, 19 November, 2020

How To Be A Junior Archaeologist – Online Course

This online course is a Virtual DigCamp for all the youngsters who want to be an archaeologist when they grow up!

How To Be A Junior Archaeologist – Online Course

This online course is a Virtual DigCamp for all the youngsters who want to be an archaeologist when they grow up!

Tuesday, 10 November, 2020

Roman Sedgefield – LIVE VIRTUAL TOUR

Explore our Roman dig site, meet our archaeologists, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour!

Roman Sedgefield – LIVE VIRTUAL TOUR

Explore our Roman dig site, meet our archaeologists, and see our latest discoveries on this LIVE virtual tour!

Saturday, 10 October, 2020

Be An Archaeologist: Roman Dig at East Park, Sedgefield

Together with DigVentures we’re returning to East Park to resume our archaeological dig, where people from the local area have been helping us to investigate the remains of a very unusual Roman town.

Be An Archaeologist: Roman Dig at East Park, Sedgefield

Friday, 6 March, 2020

History & Heritage Fair

Join us at the FREE County Durham Forum for History & Heritage Fair. A great morning for those who love history & mystery!

History & Heritage Fair

Join us at the FREE County Durham Forum for History & Heritage Fair. A great morning for those who love history & mystery!

Monday, 10 February, 2020

Historical buildings project – Register an interest

We will be carrying out a series of detailed surveys of historic mills, farms and manor houses in the Brightwater area and would love you to help.

Historical buildings project – Register an interest

We will be carrying out a series of detailed surveys of historic mills, farms and manor houses in the Brightwater area and would love you to help.

Monday, 20 January, 2020

Could you be the face of Brightwater?

We are looking for people of all ages, race, colour and gender to join us on various photoshoots over the next few months.

Could you be the face of Brightwater?

We are looking for people of all ages, race, colour and gender to join us on various photoshoots over the next few months.

Sunday, 22 December, 2019

Eco Club

Join us for a free family club every Wednesday after school at the Eco Centre in Newton Aycliffe.

Eco Club

Join us for a free family club every Wednesday after school at the Eco Centre in Newton Aycliffe.

Sunday, 22 December, 2019

Fishburn Woods

With the help of Groundwork North East and Cumbria, each week we will be in Fishburn Woods managing the woodlands to improve access.

Fishburn Woods

With the help of Groundwork North East and Cumbria, each week we will be in Fishburn Woods managing the woodlands to improve access.