A TWO-DAY antiques fair takes place in Barnard Castle this weekend.

Galloway Antiques Fairs are hosting the event at the Bowes Museum, on Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4.30pm.

Addison’s auctioneers will also be in attendance to value antiques.

Entry is £5.

For information, call 01833-690606 or email info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk.

KING LEAR: The National Theatre Live performs King Lear, at The Witham, in Barnard Castle, on Thursday, May 1, at 7pm. Entry is £14. To book, call 01833-631107 or email info@thewitham.org.uk.

TOURISM EVENT: Businesses in the tourism sector are invited to an event aimed at showing how owners can use the stars to maximize their profits, in Hamsterley village hall, County Durham, on Thursday, May 1, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Entry is £7.50. For information, call Richard Darn 07753-670038 or email richard@richarddarn.com.