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Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Tanabata is the Japanese summer star festival. Find out about this special time of year and make tanabata decorations.
Fete / Fair
Durham
After an incredibly successful event last year, we’re teaming up with Plant Heritage North East to bring to you a bigger and better second edition of our Specialist Plant and Garden Fair on Saturday 15 June 2024 from 10am – 3pm.
Exhibition
Durham City
Discover more about the Durham Cathedral community, from the influence of St Cuthbert to the cathedral having a worldwide family, both past and present.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out why many Ancient Egyptians had terrible teeth and make a set of chompers from plasticine.
Exhibition
Durham City
This exhibition marks the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.
Comedy
Durham
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making!
Family Fun
Brasside, Durham
Step back in time with our jurassic rangers and meet magnificent creatures from the past!
Theatre
Durham City
Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society. With stunning period costume, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse's Pride and Prejudice…
Exhibition
Durham City
Living Objects shows a display of poems by DU Poetry Society.
Children/Family events
Sacriston
Free family fun day with inflatables, climbing wall, birds of prey display, fairground rides, face-painting & more!
Sporting Event
Old Elvet, Durham City
The Durham Regatta not only offers thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for everyone.
Show / Display
Durham
Durham's City Centre will host over a hundred classic cars, a great family day out with displays in the Market Place, on Palace Green, in Millennium Place and Framwellgate and Elvet Bridges.
Children/Family events
South Road, Durham
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
Suitable for families with children aged 2+
Exhibition
Durham
The official launch event for County Durham's new premier event planning service- Bespoke Events North East! Come along to meet us plus other local businesses who will be exhibiting their talents on the evening. Tickets are available from Eventbrite…
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham
A play adapted from the classic book by E. Nesbit. The children, as adults, look back on their childhood and relive their time as The Railway Children.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the Oriental Museum's collection of Japanese Manga comics and create your own to take home.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore our new exhibition, try our new playful gallery trail and make your own game.
Children/Family events
Durham
Join Curious Arts at Ushaw for Mini Pride, a celebration of everything that’s unique and wonderful about families!
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