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If the weather is not looking great and you are in need of some family fun, don't let the kids drive you crazy, Durham has plenty of activities to entertain the whole family.

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  1. External view of The Spanish Gallery

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    The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project

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    Gallery

    Bishop Auckland

    The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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    22 Feb 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
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  2. Durham Mining Museum

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    Durham Mining Museum

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Spennymoor

    Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Mining Museum
  3. Bertie's Play Barn at Prince Bishops Place

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    Bertie's Play Village

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    Family Activity Centre

    Durham City

    Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children, parents and families a place to take a break from their shopping trip at Prince Bishops Place.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
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  4. Image of a steam train at Locomotion.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1164 reviews1164 reviews

    Locomotion

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    Museum

    Shildon

    At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Locomotion
  5. Entrance to Durham University Oriental Museum

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 369 reviews369 reviews

    Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Museum

    Durham City

    Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum.  The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to22 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    6 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Durham University Oriental Museum
  6. New look main climbing wall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 134 reviews134 reviews

    Durham Climbing Centre

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    Activity Centre

    Durham City

    Indoor rock climbing located in Meadowfield. Adults and children's facilities, lessons, birthday parties, cafe, free parking, open 7 days a week.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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  7. Auckland Castle chapel county durham

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    Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project

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    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.

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    From:
    22 Feb 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    21 Feb 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    More info for Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
  8. Escape Rooms Durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 430 reviews430 reviews

    Escape Rooms Durham

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    Attraction

    Durham City

    You and your team of up to six people will be locked in a room. You have one hour to solve the puzzles, find the key, and escape!

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Escape Rooms Durham
  9. Exterior view of The Bowes Museum and surrounding gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1824 reviews1824 reviews

    The Bowes Museum

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    Museum

    Barnard Castle

    There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum.  With more than 50,000 items in this Museum of artists, designers and makers, there are treasures at every turn.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Visit England VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023 2023VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023

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  10. 'Lily of Lumley' - Escape Rooms Durham at Lumley Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 430 reviews430 reviews

    Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley

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    Attraction

    Chester-le-Street

    Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily Of Lumley. You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve the mystery. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  11. People standing with axes

    Add The Axe House to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 51 reviews51 reviews

    The Axe House

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    Activity Centre

    Spennymoor

    The Axe House Spennymoor is a family fun business founded in 2020 by brothers Chris and Callum Tingle.

     

    The Axe House was built in the 2020 lockdown and opened in August 2020. We wanted to build a unique family fun venue. We have the UK's…

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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  12. Lane7 Durham

    Durham

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  13. ROF 59

    Newton Aycliffe

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  14. The Fun Zone

    Littleburn industrial estate, Langley Moor

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