Events of interest

Future events around the region

7 Dec, 2.00, Defined by Stones; 50 Extraordinary Rocky Places that Connect our Prehistoric Ancestors to Northern Landscapes, Ian Jackson, book launch at The Sill, in Northumberland National Park, NE47 7AN.
11 Dec, 2.00, speaker to be announced, Trinity House, Broad Chare, Newcastle. Collingwood Society event, £3 for non-members, no need to book. Follow this link for their 2025 programme.

13 Dec, 2.30, Historic Bridges of Durham, Martin Roberts, Room ER 140, Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ. AASDN event; follow this link for their full programme for 2025-26

10 Jan 2026, 2.30 Insights from a career in conservation management in County Durham, Bryan Harris (Durham County Council), Room ER 140, Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ. AASDN event; follow this link for their full programme for 2025-26.

7 Feb 2026, 2.30, 'One Giant Jigsaw Puzzle'; New Research on the Archaeological History of Raby Estates, Brett Ostrum and Julia Biddlecombe-Brown, Room ER 140, Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ. AASDN event; follow this link for their full programme for 2025-26
28 Feb 2026, Current Archaeology Live, one-day conference at University College London. Tickets are available at an early-bird rate from the Current Archaeology website.
14 March 2026, 2.30, Portable Antiquities - Durham Discoveries, Caroline Smith and Ben Westwood, (Finds Liaison Officers for the Portable Antiquities Scheme), Room ER 140, Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ. AASDN event; follow this link for their full programme for 2025-26
21 March, Hadrian's Wall Networking Event, Hexham - further details in due course
18 April 2026, Heritage Alive! fair for World Heritage Day at Durham Castle
4 May 2026, 4.00 and 8.00 Centenary: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1926 General Strike, Wisecrack Productions, Glasshouse Gateshead,
13 June 2026, New Insights into Durham Castle and the mediaeval city, Dr Adrian Green, Room ER 140, Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ. AASDN event; follow this link for their full programme for 2025-26

In the future, don’t forget your past