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Spring Events

Experience the vibrancy of spring with our handpicked selection of spring events in Durham.

From blooming flower festivals to outdoor concerts, immerse yourself in the season's charm and energy. Discover a world of excitement and cultural enrichment as you explore Durham's spring events. Plan your spring getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the beauty of the season.

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  1. Family walking in the grounds of Ushaw on a sunny day.

    Add Easter at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Easter at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Easter

    Durham

    This Easter, celebrate all things spring at Ushaw, where fresh air, creativity, and family fun come together in one beautiful place.

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    3 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Easter at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  2. Crook Hall Gardens in Durham City

    Add Easter Egg Hunt at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Easter Egg Hunt at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Easter

    Durham City

    This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Crook Hall Gardens on an Easter trail.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Easter Egg Hunt at Crook Hall Gardens
  3. Two members of staff holding knitted Easter items such as eggs, chicks, and hens.

    Add Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Easter

    Beamish

    Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
    More info for Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  4. Exterior photo of Locomotion Shildon

    Add Easter Adventures at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Easter Adventures at Locomotion

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    Easter

    Shildon

    We are taking inspiration from our Railway Garden this Easter break, with lots of fun, nature-themed activities for families.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
    More info for Easter Adventures at Locomotion
  5. Two children with the Easter Bunny who is carrying a basket full of chocolate eggs.

    Add Easter at Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Easter at Adventure Valley

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    Easter

    Brasside, Durham

    Adventure Valley in Durham is preparing to welcome families once again for its exciting ‘Easter Holidays’ event. Running from Friday 3rd April until Sunday 19th April 2026 inclusive, the springtime celebration promises a full day of adventure,…

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    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
    More info for Easter at Adventure Valley
  6. The Flying Scotsman Locomotive in front of Locomotion, Shildon

    Add The Railway Garden - Easter at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    The Railway Garden - Easter at Locomotion

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    Easter

    Shildon

    Easter holiday activities celebrating nature and the railways.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
    More info for The Railway Garden - Easter at Locomotion
  7. 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.

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    From:
    3 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Easter Food & Craft Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  8. Easter Artisan Market, illustration of two people at a market stall.

    Add Easter Artisan Market - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors to your Itinerary

    Easter Artisan Market - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

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    Easter

    Seaham

    Hop into the spirit of Easter at our first-ever Easter Artisan Market at Dalton Park Outlet!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026to5 Apr 2026
    More info for Easter Artisan Market - Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  9. Cartoon image of a Chick in an egg.

    Add Easter Chick Hunt at Durham Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Easter Chick Hunt at Durham Botanic Garden

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    Easter

    Durham City

    Easter Chicks are hiding in the Garden over Easter Weekend.
    Pick up your spotter sheet and see how many you can find in this fun family event. Self-led activity.

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    From:
    5 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Easter Chick Hunt at Durham Botanic Garden
  10. Cartoon image of bunny ears and Easter eggs in long grass.

    Add Hop into Easter Fun at The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Hop into Easter Fun at The Auckland Project

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    Easter

    Bishop Auckland

    Fun for all the family as the Easter Bunny visits Bishop Auckland.

    Venue

    Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2026
    More info for Hop into Easter Fun at The Auckland Project
  11. 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
  12. 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.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

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    From:
    6 Apr 2026
    More info for Hop aboard for an egg-citing Easter on Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
  13. Mini-tour guide with children

    Add Easter Holiday Activities to your Itinerary

    Easter Holiday Activities

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    Easter

    Durham City

    Every weekday during the Easter break, get crafty painting your own pebble to reflect on the Easter message of the empty tomb or for the first week (6 - 10 April) join a free family-friendly mini tour and discover something new.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Easter Holiday Activities
  14. Group of children holding hands running towards camera at Hardwick Park.

    Add Woodland Eggsplorers at Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Woodland Eggsplorers at Hardwick Park

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    Easter

    Sedgefield

    Become an Easter Explorer this Spring, work together in your group following clues around the park, solving spring themed puzzles, and playing games to uncover the Easter treat tree in our action-packed family adventure.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Woodland Eggsplorers at Hardwick Park
  15. People wearing gloves, and mixing purple bath bombs at Lanchester Garden Centre.

    Add Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Easter

    Lanchester

    Easter Bath Bomb Workshop – Creative Fun for Kids!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Children's Easter Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
  16. 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
  17. Families enjoying the facilities at Wharton Park

    Add Spring Creations at Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    Spring Creations at Wharton Park

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    Easter

    Durham City

    Learn the skill of willow weaving this Easter at Wharton Park, children will learn to make a willow basket and bunny wreath.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Spring Creations at Wharton Park
  18. 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.

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    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday
  19. The Story at Mount Oswald

    Add Playful Paths: Adventure Hunts to your Itinerary

    Playful Paths: Adventure Hunts

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    Easter

    South Road, Durham

    We’re going on an Adventure Hunt – will you come and play?

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 -
    From:
    11 Apr 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 -
    From:
    16 Apr 2026Open 10:00 -
    More info for Playful Paths: Adventure Hunts
  20. A spider.

    Add Inside the World of Spiders to your Itinerary

    Inside the World of Spiders

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    Children/Family events

    Bargate Bank, Lanchester

    In honour of "Be Kind to Spiders" week we are running some a Spider Discover Workshop where you can get up close and personal with some of our behind the scenes spiders.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for Inside the World of Spiders
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