Durham Miners Gala will once again be taking place on Saturday,
11th July 2026. For Ferryhill Miners Banner Committee this means that they can once again prepare for the much-loved Annual Miners Banner Parades through the Town, which Ferryhill Town Council are delighted to help facilitate.
On Friday 10th July 2026 at 7.00pm the Dean & Chapter Banner will lead the Parade accompanied by Ferryhill Town Band and the Mainsforth Colliery Banners, from the Aged Miners Homes at Dean Bank to Ferryhill Market Place.
On Saturday 11th July at 8.00am it will be the turn of the Mainsforth Colliery Banners to lead the Parade, accompanied by the Town Band and the Dean & Chapter Banners, from the Surtees Arms Public House along to the former Eldon Arms Public House.
Road closures will be in force for the duration of the parades, using stewards from Hatton Traffic Management, and overseen by AH Events.
Following the Saturday morning parade at Ferryhill Station, the Miners Banners will be transported to Durham City for the Annual Miner’s Gala event. A bus has been arranged to pick up outside the former Eldon Arms from 8.30am. For more information contact Peter Atkinson on telephone: 07572036497.
