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  1. Wine and a selection of scones and jams.

    Add Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force to your Itinerary

    Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force

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    Food Events

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham

    Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.

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    From:
    23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
  2. A Witch and a cat riding a broom.  Room on the Broom © 2001 Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

    Add Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Children/Family events

    Redford, Hamsterley Forest

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  3. Adult and child enjoying The High Force Carrot Patch Trail.

    Add Kids Fun: The High Force Carrot Patch Trail to your Itinerary

    Kids Fun: The High Force Carrot Patch Trail

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    Easter

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham

    Breathe in the fresh spring air and hop into a world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall! Our brand‑new Carrot Patch Trail is waiting for little explorers who love adventures with a sprinkle of Easter magic.

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Kids Fun: The High Force Carrot Patch Trail
  4. A woman smiling, whilst being served Easter Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel

    Add Easter Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel to your Itinerary

    Easter Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel

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    Easter

    Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham

    Celebrate Easter at the charming High Force Hotel, where timeless elegance meets breath-taking natural beauty. Treat yourself to an indulgent Afternoon Tea, thoughtfully curated with a selection of artisanal savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones,…

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    From:
    5 Apr 2026Open 16:30 -
    More info for Easter Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel

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  1. Easter Food & Craft Market at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Add Easter Food & Craft Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Easter Food & Craft Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Easter

    Staindrop

    Celebrate Easter at Raby Castle with a weekend full of food, crafts, and fun for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Easter Food & Craft Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  2. A train at Weardale Railway.

    Add Hop aboard for an egg-citing Easter on Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Hop aboard for an egg-citing Easter on Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project

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    Easter

    Stanhope

    Families across the North East are invited to enjoy a fun-filled Easter adventure as Weardale Railway hosts a weekend of seasonal celebrations packed with trains, treats and activities for all ages.

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    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to4 Apr 2026
    From:
    6 Apr 2026
    More info for Hop aboard for an egg-citing Easter on Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
  3. Cassandra poster, with image, date, time and details of event.

    Add Live Music with Cassandra to your Itinerary

    Live Music with Cassandra

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    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an evening filled with live music by the talented Cassandra.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 22:30
    More info for Live Music with Cassandra
  4. Family Duck Painting Poster showing full details of events.

    Add Family Duck Painting Event to your Itinerary

    Family Duck Painting Event

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    Easter

    Bishop Auckland

    Following the popularity of our last duck painting workshop at Curlew Cafe at High Farm Holiday Park. We are delighted to announce a family workshop on Wednesday 8th April 10am -12pm.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Family Duck Painting Event
  5. Children attending an event at The Bowes Museum.

    Add Step Into Westwood: A Family Adventure Through Fashion Rebellion at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Step Into Westwood: A Family Adventure Through Fashion Rebellion at The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Step into the world of Vivienne Westwood, the ultimate rule-breaker of fashion, in a family-friendly tour that brings her exhibition to life.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026
    From:
    15 Apr 2026
    From:
    26 May 2026to27 May 2026
    More info for Step Into Westwood: A Family Adventure Through Fashion Rebellion at The Bowes Museum
  6. Two children sitting under a den made with twigs and sticks

    Add Wild Wednesday to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. 10.30am to 12.30pm.
    Come and build yourselves a den amongst the trees using sticks and other materials on 8 April.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday
  7. A display of Hot Cross Buns

    Add Hot Cross Bun Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Hot Cross Bun Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Easter

    Staindrop

    Grab your apron and roll up your sleeves…Estate Chef Tom Parry will lead a demonstration in the Medieval Kitchen and guide you to make your own traditional Hot Cross Buns just in time for Easter.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Hot Cross Bun Masterclass - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  8. Isla Olivia poster showing details of the event.

    Add Live Music with Isla Oliver to your Itinerary

    Live Music with Isla Oliver

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Join us for an evening filled with sing-along anthems performed by the talented Isla Oliver.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
    More info for Live Music with Isla Oliver
  9. A child holding a reptile.

    Add Exotic Animals at The Paddocks with Leon's Exotics to your Itinerary

    Exotic Animals at The Paddocks with Leon's Exotics

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    Exciting News: Leon's Exotics is Coming to The Paddocks!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    More info for Exotic Animals at The Paddocks with Leon's Exotics
  10. Lucy, a holistic counsellor, meditation teacher, and reiki practitioner, sitting in a Yoga pose in front of a window.

    Add The Raby Reset: Gratitude, Growth & Mental Wellbeing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Raby Reset: Gratitude, Growth & Mental Wellbeing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Wellness Event

    Staindrop

    Founded by Lucy, a holistic counsellor, meditation teacher, and reiki practitioner, Guid-ed offers transformative experiences that blend science with spirituality integrating somatic healing, mindset work, breathwork, and energy alignment.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2026Open 10:30 -
    More info for The Raby Reset: Gratitude, Growth & Mental Wellbeing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  11. Kevin Morgan FRCO at the Wurlitzer theatre organ

    Add Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO to your Itinerary

    Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO

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    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO play a variety of popular and light classical music at the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the New Victoria Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Music from the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kevin Morgan FRCO
  12. Tibetan and crystal singing bowls

    Add Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle

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    Wellness Event

    Staindrop

    Experience a profound and restorative Sound Bath & Meditation session under the expert guidance of Stephen, a highly qualified meditation instructor, set within the tranquil and historic surroundings of Raby Castle. This one-hour session offers an…

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    From:
    12 Apr 2026
    From:
    10 May 2026
    From:
    14 June 2026
    More info for Sound Bath & Meditation Session - Raby Castle
  13. Children outdoors listening to sounds of nature

    Add Wild Wednesday to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Newbiggin

    Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. 10.30am to 12.30pm.
    Explore the sounds of spring, by recording the sounds around us, and making our own instruments on 15 April.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday
  14. Bingo Night £25 Entry - poster shows bingo balls.

    Add Bingo Night - High Farm Holiday Park to your Itinerary

    Bingo Night - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland

    Gather your squad for a night of bingo, laughs, and tasty treats!

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
    More info for Bingo Night - High Farm Holiday Park
  15. Pete Firman throwing a pack of cards ito the air

    Add Pete Firman "Tricks & Giggles" - The Witham to your Itinerary

    Pete Firman "Tricks & Giggles" - The Witham

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Pete Firman "Tricks & Giggles" - The Witham
  16. Gardening Through the Seasons with Becky Crowley - Spring.  The greenhouse at Raby Castle with someone filling a wheelbarrow with plants in the foregr

    Add Gardening Through the Seasons with Becky Crowley - Spring to your Itinerary

    Gardening Through the Seasons with Becky Crowley - Spring

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    Nature

    Staindrop

    Step into the vibrant spring gardens of Raby Castle for an inspiring morning of hands‑on learning with Becky Crowley, Raby's Garden Specialist.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026
    More info for Gardening Through the Seasons with Becky Crowley - Spring
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