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Toddlers and Under 10s

Here in Durham we have everything you need for planning your day out with your little ones.

Durham offers a range of parks and nature trails for the whole family to explore, as well as hands-on museums and numerous exciting activities.

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Down at the Farm

Outdoor Farm park and mini zoo located in between Durham and Sunderland. Lots of outdoor play areas…

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Cuddle the Alpacas at Hall Hill Farm

Hall Hill Farm

Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close…

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Family sat in the cloisters at Durham Cathedral Museum Family Fun Trail

Durham Cathedral Museum Family Fun Trail - closed until further notice.

Visiting a large, open space like this exhibition can be quite an experience for toddlers! There…

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Wharton Park

This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…

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Diggerland

Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…

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Adventure Valley

Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…

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Potters World

Located in Lanchester Garden Centre Potters World is home to three interactive and educational…

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Hardwick Park

This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…

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  1. Derwent Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Derwent Waterside Park

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Edmunbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.

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    12 Apr 2021to28 Feb 2023
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  2. Broom House Forest Adventure Trail

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 310 reviews310 reviews

    Broom House Forest Adventure Trail

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    Attraction

    Near Witton Gilbert

    Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Broom House Forest Adventure Trail
  3. Feed the llamas at Adventure Valley

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 946 reviews946 reviews

    Adventure Valley

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    Theme Park

    Brasside, Durham

    Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park, with over 50 attractions, activities and shows.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport

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  4. Grassholme Reservoir

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    Grassholme Reservoir

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    Barnard Castle

    Grassholme Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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  5. Trees and a part area at National Trust - Gibside

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 789 reviews789 reviews

    National Trust - Gibside

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    Garden

    Gateshead

    Discover fine Derwent Valley views, winding paths and refreshing open spaces. Escape along the avenue and around the gardens for miles of tranquil walks and picnic spots or enjoy family fun at Strawberry Castle play area.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for National Trust - Gibside
  6. Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Wetheriggs Animal Rescue at Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Farm

    Greta Bridge

    Come and visit Wetheriggs - Wetheriggs Animal Rescue is a small family run animal rescue centre at Thorpe Farm Caravan Park located on the border of County Durham and North Yorkshire.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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  7. An owl at Potters World

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 39 reviews39 reviews

    Potters World

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    Garden Centre

    Lanchester


    Located in Lanchester Garden Centre Potters World is home to three interactive and educational spaces for children and families to experience and explore; Potters Tropical Village, Potters Owl Adventures and Potters Play Tunnel. It’s a captivating…

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    From:
    1 Nov 2022to27 Mar 2023Open 09:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  8. Down at the Farm overhead site image

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 258 reviews258 reviews

    Down at the Farm

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    Farm

    Houghton le Spring

    Outdoor Farm park and mini zoo located in between Durham and Sunderland. Lots of outdoor play areas and farm animals to see! Cafe and picnic areas available.

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    From:
    8 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2022
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  9. Bertie's Play Village

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    Bertie's Play Barn

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    Family Activity Centre

    Durham City

    A bigger and better stay and play for winter, a real adventure for growing minds! Children 0 - 8 can enjoy interactive play & games, experience fun and learn through role-playing in our interactive village.

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    17 May 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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  10. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 80 reviews80 reviews

    Wharton Park

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    Municipal Park

    Durham City

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games…

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2021to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  11. Indoor activity area

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    The Fun Zone

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    Family Activity Centre

    Littleburn industrial estate, Langley Moor

    Open seven days a week, offering messy play Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's at 10am.

    Summer passes are also available until 6/9/21. 

    Take a look at our Facebook page for differnet themes taking place - https://www.facebook…

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

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  12. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

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    Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes

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    Walking Route

    Sedgefield

    A 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.

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  13. infinite air durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 110 reviews110 reviews

    Infinite Air

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    Activity Centre

    Belmont, Durham City

    Infinite Air offers a great day out for the whole family, with an Infinite Tots area suitable for ​​​babies and tots (age 6 months- 6 years) and high energy and exciting activities for both children and adults, including top of the range Inflatables.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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  14. RSPB Saltholme Nature Reserve

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 469 reviews469 reviews

    RSPB Saltholme

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    Nature Reserve

    Middlesbrough

    If you're new to birdwatching, Saltholme is the perfect place to start. These family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre, hides and screens which let you get up close to water rail, yellow wagtails and terns, plus a family discovery…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2021to31 Mar 2023Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2022to31 Oct 2023Open 09:30 - 17:00
    More info for RSPB Saltholme
  15. Gruffalo trail at Hamsterley, children activities county Durham. rail and exciting augmented reality app

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    Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley

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    Walking

    Hamsterley Forest

    Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
    Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

    If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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  16. Diggerland Durham Spindizzy Ride

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 608 reviews608 reviews

    Diggerland

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    Adventure Park / Playground

    Langley Park

    Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2022to30 Oct 2022

    Awards

    • 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 Diggerland
  17. Adventure Valley Golf course

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 946 reviews946 reviews

    Adventure Valley Golf

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    Type:

    Adventure Sport Centre

    Durham

    Adventure Valley Golf – Durham’s only adventure golf course, boasting 18 fun packed holes. Suitable for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Adventure Valley Golf
  18. Broom House Forest Adventure Trail

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 310 reviews310 reviews

    Broom House Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park / Playground

    Near Witton Gilbert

    Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Broom House Farm
  19. Cuddle the Alpacas at Hall Hill Farm

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 615 reviews615 reviews

    Hall Hill Farm

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    Farm

    Lanchester

    Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2022to23 Dec 2022
    From:
    20 Feb 2022to23 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous National Farm Attraction of the Year Award 2017National  Farm Attraction of the Year Award
    More info for Hall Hill Farm
  20. Hardwick Park at sunset

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 459 reviews459 reviews

    Hardwick Park

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    Parkland / Woodland Garden

    Sedgefield

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 07:30 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    More info for Hardwick Park
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