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A study group for July. A summer’s evening. Light shining through the stained glass of an ancient church: What could be more pleasant? On Thursday evenings in July (1st, 8th,... Learn more ›

Save the date! This July, Windows to the World Festival is celebrating the colourful history of the oldest church in Barnard Castle – through art, music, and history. And we... Learn more ›

In 2018, Jonathan Cooke and friends held an exhibition Fire, Light and Shade at Ilkley’s iconic Manor House. Last year Jonathan was one of the invited exhibitors at the highly... Learn more ›

During the 19th century, the expansion of the mining industry transformed not only the landscape of County Durham but also its population. Coal mining families often lived in poor conditions,... Learn more ›

Immerse yourself in polyphonic motets from Renaissance Europe performed by Scaramella – a capella lower voice quartet. Much like their namesake’s character from the Commedia dell’arte, Scaramella can turn their... Learn more ›

Join us for an evening concert of music for voice and lute with music by Dowland, Campion and Rosseter, performed by Tristram Cooke (counter-tenor) and Peter Martin (lute). Tristram Cooke... Learn more ›

Join us for an evening concert celebrating journeys, home and the natural world, with Tristram Cooke (counter-tenor), Graham Thorpe at the piano, and invited singers. Tristram Cooke is a lay... Learn more ›

It is not a generally known fact that Richard, Duke of Gloucester was Lord of Barnard Castle before being crowned King Richard III. Before he left the North, he spent... Learn more ›