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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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Children/Family events
Durham City
Living history tableaux and exhibitions in Durham Market Place on Bank Holiday Monday, from 11am to 4pm.
Family Fun
Durham
Inspired by the art in our newest gallery, come and try your hand at making your own pieces of printmaking.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
If you are looking for spectacular family entertainment with the WOW factor, look no further than Megaslam!
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Join us for this free family friendly event at Bowlees Visitor Centre on Tuesday 28 May, 11am to 1pm, and discover the amazing underwater life of a stream.
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Outdoor Toddlers are morning events for children under the age of five along with their parents/carers.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us for some more hair-raising fun with another helping of our Hair Braids & Milkshakes event.
Exhibition
Durham City
See our new photography exhibition all about the first attempts to climb Mount Everest and make your own cool mountain collage.
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Come and help us in this family friendly session to rebuild our bug hotel at Bowlees Visitor Centre on 29 May, 2.30pm to 4pm. 'Buggingham Palace' is in great need of some renovation.
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Come join us on a family friendly bee walk with local bee expert, Mandy Oliver to learn how to identify bumblebees. If we are lucky with the weather we will catch a few to have a closer look it.
Exhibition
Durham City
Join poet, picture-maker and playwright Lizzie Lovejoy in a workshop to combine creative writing and visual art.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Darlington
Take the opportunity to view one of our suites at leisure, fully set and dressed for your perfect wedding day and meet our Wedding Co-ordinator. Theres no need to book, just turn up any time between 6.00pm and 7.30pm. Whatever your dream wedding…
Outdoor Event
Durham City
Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
Performance
Barnard Castle
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Outdoor Toddlers are morning events for children under the age of five along with their parents/carers.
Exhibition
Durham City
Join us for a print launch of the Gentian and drink reception at the Oriental Museum. Poems written during our 'living objects' workshop will also be displayed in an exhibition around the museum. As well as an open mic, all welcome!
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us this May Half Term for our very first Creative Kitchen event for a ROARsome morning of interactive cooking fun inspired by the much- loved tale "The Tiger that came to tea".
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Pitch up your tent or caravan and spend the weekend exploring the fabulous landscape around Doe Park in Teesdale from 31 May to 2 June. Meet up on Friday evening at 7pm for an introduction, settle in for the night, and take part in various…
Concert
Barnard Castle
Borealis brings together musicians from across the North to perform music that fuses elements of folk, rock and contemporary jazz.
Concert
Durham
Join Durham University for its annual summer concert, showcasing the very best of student musical talent.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Can you spot any mythical beasts or lion dogs in our galleries?
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