Come groove with us at MUSIC IN THE RUINS 2026, where live music meets historic charm in a unique setting!

MUSIC IN THE RUINS 2026

Welcome to MUSIC IN THE RUINS 2026! Join us for a magical afternoon of live music and enchanting vibes at the medieval ruins of Beaurepaire, nr Bearpark, Durham. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience music in a truly special setting. See you there!

Moreso, help to raise important funds for Dream Heritage, a charity which has led the community project to save the ruins of Beaurepaire and many more historic gems across the country. Dream Heritage needs your support to continue to 'restore the ruins' in heritage, communities and lives. Find out more about them and their good new stories at: https://dreamheritage.co.uk/

Further Details:

Saturday 12th September 2026

2pm to 4pm

YOU’RE INVITED

Come along to the ruins of Beaurepaire Medieval Manor House, on the outskirts of Bearpark, Co. Durham and enjoy some incredible live rootsy, folk music by the local acoustic duo, 'Mills & Farrell'.

Bring a picnic and a mat, and come with your family and friends to an afternoon you will not forget!

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Main Act: 'Mills & Farrell'

On Saturday 12th September, to celebrate the start of the Heritage Open Days festival, we will be welcoming the incredible local talent of Mills & Farrell to the ruins of Beaurepaire Medieval Manor House, for our last MUSIC IN THE RUINS session of the year!

Mills & Farrell bring rootsy folk music to the local music scene, with brilliant harmonies and sweet melodies, and it's been so encouraging to see them go from strength to strength, performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Kirbymoorside Music Festival to mention just a few. We were privileged at Dream that the talented duo wanted to shoot their latest music video, Mayfly, at the photographic ruins of Beaurepaire, and perhaps we are biased but we think it's brilliant!

To find out more about the duo, why not visit their website: https://millsandfarrell.com/home

And to book a ticket for the Music In the Ruins event, click the button below. Tickets are free but suggested donations on the day are ~£8pp. The event is a fundraiser, so the more you give, the more incredible work we can do to restore the ruins in people, places and communities!

WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT? If you'd like to make a day of it, why not take part in the give-it-a-go gardening session from 10-2pm at the ruins of Beaurepaire, with all ages & abilities welcome, though under 18 years old must be supervised a responsible adult. If you're not sure you're up to gardening, feel free to pop in between 10am and 2pm for a free tour of the ruins, to find out about Beaurepaire Medieval Manor House, and the exciting but deadly history of the site against the unsettled backdrop of the medieval period! Donations welcome, and do sign up at https://dreamheritage.co.uk/whats-on

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To Note:

ACCESS TO THE SITE IS DIFFICULT FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, AS THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE SITE, AND THE SITE IS LOCATED UP A STEEP HILL, VIA STILES. THERE ARE NO TOILETS AT THE SITE.

CLOSEST PARKING AT FIELD & FODDER OR ALONG COLLIERY RD, BEARPARK

CLOSEST TOILET & REFRESHMENTS AT FIELD & FODDER, BEARPARK, DURHAM, DH7 7AR

Location:

BEAUREPAIRE MEDIEVAL RUINS LOCATION:

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Price: Free, but suggested donation on the day of ~£8pp

Donations very much appreciated, and will go towards Dream Heritage, and their incredible work at Beaurepaire and across the country, to restore heritage, rebuild community, transform lives & re-story the climate crisis!

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