What to see and do - Events
Teesdale has year-round events programme. Regular events include: agricultural shows and markets, steam fair, stockcar racing, food and craft festivals, heritage open days, theatre and major art exhibitions. Check the calender and event organisers' websites for the latest information.
Barford Raceway
Regular stockcar, hot rod and banger racing fixtures.
www.barfordraceway.com
Raby Castle
Events include an annual Orchid Show, vintage car rally and outdoor
theatre and opera.
Enquiries: 01833 660202
Email: admin@rabycastle.com
www.rabycastle.com/news_events.htm
Farmers' markets
Monthly markets on the cobbles in Barnard Castle (first Saturday
of each month, every month) and Middleton-in-Teesdale local producer
markets during the summer months. Check out the website for more details.
www.teesdalefarmersmarkets.co.uk
National
Garden Scheme (NGS)
Use the NGS Garden Finder search engine to find a list of private
Teesdale gardens of character open to the public. You will need
to search under the heading County Durham.
www.ngs.org.uk
Streatlam Farm
The second largest steam fair in the North East, tractor pulling
and lawn mower racing.
Enquiries: +44 (0)1833 640492
The Bowes Museum 
Exhibitions and events including outdoor theatre.