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  1. Add Big "Spooky" Science - Spooky Sherbet, Dancing Mini Brains & Flying Ghosts to your Itinerary

    Big "Spooky" Science - Spooky Sherbet, Dancing Mini Brains & Flying Ghosts

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Spooky Sherbet, Dancing Mini Brains & Flying Ghosts. Join us for a session of  Big 'Spooky' Science where every child will take part in some hands on creepy science experiments.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Big "Spooky" Science - Spooky Sherbet, Dancing Mini Brains & Flying Ghosts

  2. Add S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

  3. Add Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre to your Itinerary

    Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Spooktacular family fun awaits at Thorpe Farm Centre. The Spooky Halloween Maize Maze opens on Saturday 4th October! Grab a map and activity sheet from The Courtyard Café and head off to explore the 4 acre maize and find surprises around every…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Halloween Maize Maze Trail - Thorpe Farm Centre

  4. Add Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Forest in Teesdale

    Perfect for families looking to enjoy the outdoors with a seasonal twist, this self-led trail is included with general admission.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Halloween Trail at High Force Waterfall

  5. Add Gothic Gargoyles Halloween Trail - Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Gothic Gargoyles Halloween Trail - Hardwick Park

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Sedgefield

    Gargoyles have descended on Hardwick Park this Halloween.  But do not fear, they are here to scare away any Halloween evil spirits and protect the park. Can you collect all of the letters to work out which building acts as a portal for spirits to…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Gothic Gargoyles Halloween Trail - Hardwick Park

  6. Add Robin Hood Pantomime - Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    Robin Hood Pantomime - Lumley Castle Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Chester le Street

    The Sheriff of Nottingham and Bad Prince John are up to their usual nasty tricks, and only Robin Hood and the Merry  Men and Women of Sherwood Forest can put a stop to their  wicked behaviour.  

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Robin Hood Pantomime - Lumley Castle Hotel

  7. Add Santa's Enchanted Garden Grotto to your Itinerary

    Santa's Enchanted Garden Grotto

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Lanchester

    Join us, Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus this Christmas in our Enchanted Garden Grotto.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 09:00 - 16:30
    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:30
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    12 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:30
    From:
    20 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 16:30
    More info for Santa's Enchanted Garden Grotto

  8. Add Dalton Park Santa's Grotto to your Itinerary

    Dalton Park Santa's Grotto

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Murton

    Make your family Christmas truly special this year with a visit to Santa's Grotto at Dalton Park. Children can meet elves packing gifts, ask Santa for their Christmas list and create memories that will last a lifetime in the festive experience…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    8 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Dalton Park Santa's Grotto

  9. Add Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Staindrop

    Join us this autumn for a Horrible Histories takeover of Raby Castle! From 4th October to 9th November we’re turning back clock to the Measly Middle-Ages.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to9 Nov 2025
    More info for Horrible Histories Takeover at Raby Castle Park and Gardens

  10. Add Santa's Adapted Enchanted Garden Grotto to your Itinerary

    Santa's Adapted Enchanted Garden Grotto

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Lanchester

    Join Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus in Our Adapted Enchanted Garden Grotto – A Magical Experience for Neurodiverse Children.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Santa's Adapted Enchanted Garden Grotto

  11. Add Fireside Story & Breakfast with Santa to your Itinerary

    Fireside Story & Breakfast with Santa

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Lanchester

    This Festive season revel in the magic and excitement of Christmas and enjoy a delicious breakfast in comfortable surroundings, complete with fireplace setting and a visit from Father Christmas.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 10:45
    From:
    13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 10:45
    From:
    20 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 10:45
    More info for Fireside Story & Breakfast with Santa

  12. Add Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish to your Itinerary

    Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Pockerley Old Hall, the museum will hold 30 activities at Pockerley between 17th May and 31st December 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish

  13. Add Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2025to8 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

  14. Add Stanley Fireworks Event to your Itinerary

    Stanley Fireworks Event

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Stanley

    Stanley Fireworks will take place once again on Sunday 2nd November 2025. The free event that has drawn a crowd of thousands from across the region since being established in 2012 will this year have an ‘Anthems in the sky’ theme with a spectacular…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Nov 2025Open 17:00 -
    More info for Stanley Fireworks Event

  15. Add October Half Term - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    October Half Term - Locomotion

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    Type:

    October Half Term

    Shildon

    Jump into free family fun with science, bricks and some spooky tricks!

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for October Half Term - Locomotion

  16. Add Christmas at Beamish Daytimes 2025 to your Itinerary

    Christmas at Beamish Daytimes 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Beamish

    Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025
    More info for Christmas at Beamish Daytimes 2025

  17. Add Wickedly Good Cupcakes Masterclass to your Itinerary

    Wickedly Good Cupcakes Masterclass

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Join us and Craftily Ever After for our Wickedly Good Cupcakes Masterclass where Madame M leads the decoration of 2 Wickedly good cupcakes along with container decoration to take your creations home.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 10:15
    More info for Wickedly Good Cupcakes Masterclass

  18. Add Celebrate Science at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Celebrate Science at Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Calling all young scientists! Locomotion is the next stop for the annual festival to celebrate science.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2025to29 Oct 2025
    More info for Celebrate Science at Locomotion

  19. Add Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Beamish

    Come and join us this October Half-Term for fun and folklore. From Saturday, 25th October to Sunday, 2nd November, join us for a programme of activities as we delve into the quirky, mysterious, and sometimes spooky world of North East folklore.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025
    More info for Fun and Folklore: October Half Term at Beamish Museum

  20. Add Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone to your Itinerary

    Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham City

    Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone