Things to Do in Durham
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From ancient castles to fun in the fresh air - you'll be spoilt for choice for family days out on a trip to Durham.
Here in Durham we have everything you need for planning your day out with your little ones.
From the award-winning Beamish Museum and Locomotion, the National Railway Museum at Shildon to farm attractions, Durham has plenty to offer your little ones.
After the long months of lockdown it's great to finally welcome back visitors to our amazing county as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
From wall climbing and trampolining to laser quest and bowling Durham has everything you need to entertain the kids.
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th…
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s…
Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our…
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Visiting a large, open space like this exhibition can be quite an experience for toddlers! There…
Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
See outstanding collections of art, fashion and design housed in an impressive French-style public…
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Looking for places to go with the kids? Look no further than Durham where you'll find a host of family attractions, activities and events giving you plenty of ideas of fun things to do with the kids.
From the multi award-winning museums where your little ones can travel back in time like Beamish, The Living Museum of the North and The Bowes Museum, to outdoor fun at Raby Castle, Hall Hill Farm, Diggerland and Adventure Valley. Plus you'll find plenty of indoor and outdoor play zones, parks and gardens, walks, rides and much more, Durham has plenty to offer your little ones.
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