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  1. Nature Trail at the Bowes Museum. Grounds brimming with daffodils.

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    Nature Trail at The Bowes Museum

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    Nature

    Barnard Castle

    Outdoors in grounds. Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2021to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Nature Trail at The Bowes Museum
  2. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

    Add Crook ParkPlay to your Itinerary

    Crook ParkPlay

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    Children/Family events

    Crook

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook ParkPlay
  3. Durham History Hunt Header

    Durham History Hunt

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    Type:

    Virtual Event

    Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham City is here and take in all that it offers today.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Durham History Hunt
  4. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

    Add Easington Colliery ParkPlay to your Itinerary

    Easington Colliery ParkPlay

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    Children/Family events

    Peterlee

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Easington Colliery ParkPlay
  5. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Shildon ParkPlay

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Shildon ParkPlay
  6. Woodland Fairy Trail at The Bowes Museum. Image of a Fairy House hidden in the trees.

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    The Bowes Museum: Woodland Fairy Trail Outdoors in the Grounds

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    Barnard Castle

    Every fairy needs a set of wings! Take yours and fly away to shady glade.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for The Bowes Museum: Woodland Fairy Trail Outdoors in the Grounds
  7. image of a coin with wording Quest of the Rose Coins

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    Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins

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    Virtual Event

    Legend tells of six rose coins that will bring fortune to those who find them, but they are hidden across the county! Will you be the one to track them down? Play on and see if you succeed…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
  8. Image of a witch on a broomstick from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s 'Room on the Broom'.

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    Room On The Broom Activity Trail at Ushaw

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    Durham

    Ushaw is cast under a spell in 2022. Is there Room on the Broom? Yes! Hold onto your (witch’s) hat as this fun, family adventure takes you through magical woods, meadows, gardens and by the lake at Ushaw.

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    From:
    21 Jan 2022to1 Sept 2022
    More info for Room On The Broom Activity Trail at Ushaw
  9. The Egypt Gallery at the Oriental Museum

    Add Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections to your Itinerary

    Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections

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    Durham

    Family Activities

    Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.

    Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…

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    21 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections
  10. A family of musicians standing outside of Beamish Welfare Hall.

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    Skiffle Sessions at Beamish

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    Music Event

    Stanley

    Join Hop, Skiffle and Jump playing in our 1950s welfare hall on the last Sunday of the month from 12pm until 3pm.

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    From:
    30 Jan 2022to26 June 2022
    More info for Skiffle Sessions at Beamish
  11. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Chilton Park Play

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    Ferryhill

    ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike. From quick-cricket to frisbee to rounders, ParkPlay runs every Saturday morning from 9.30am and is completely free…

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    31 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Chilton Park Play
  12. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Beamish Hall Country House Hotel.

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    Adventures in Wonderland at Beamish Hall Country House Hotel

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    Easter

    Stanley

    Follow us down the rabbit hole into our imaginative outdoor family event Adventures in wonderland.

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    From:
    15 Apr 2022to5 June 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Adventures in Wonderland at Beamish Hall Country House Hotel
  13. Jubilee exhibition including a 1950s tv showing footage of  the Queen.

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    A Platinum Jubilee Celebration

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Discover more about the Museum’s links to Royalty and see our special visitors book signed by Their Majesties The Queen and The Queen Mother and His Royal Highness Prince Philip.

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2022to5 June 2022
    More info for A Platinum Jubilee Celebration
  14. Bowes Museum exterior image with jubilee themed bunting.

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    A Platinum Jubilee Celebration at The Bowes Museum

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    Local Events

    Barnard Castle

    Take a walk through a timeline of street parties with items donated by members of the public and watch previously unseen footage of Her Majesty The Queen in this special exhibition marking the Queen’s platinum jubilee.

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2022to5 June 2022
    More info for A Platinum Jubilee Celebration at The Bowes Museum
  15. Image of a woman walking through the forest, foraging.

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    Foraging Walk at Dalton Moor Farm

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    Guided Walk

    Dalton-le-Dale, Murton

    Join Jenny for a three hour stroll around the farm. Learn about safe and responsible foraging. Meet and eat wild plants, safely under Jenny’s guidance. Come away with a whole new way of seeing the wild world around you, and an appetite to learn more.

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    From:
    22 May 2022to8 Oct 2022
    More info for Foraging Walk at Dalton Moor Farm
  16. Image of film poster for 'Death on the Nile' 2022. A number of the cast stand against a background of pyramids at sunset.

    Add Film: Death on the Nile (12A) at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Film: Death on the Nile (12A) at The Witham

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    Film

    Barnard Castle

    Hercule Poirot's Egyptian adventure aboard a glamorous river steamer descends into a terrifying search for a murderer when an idyllic honeymoon is shattered by violent deaths.

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    From:
    26 May 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Film: Death on the Nile (12A) at The Witham
  17. A table with Union Jack table cloth, cream scone, bottle of lemonade, bottle of wine and 2 wine glasses.

    Add Picnic in the Cloisters - Jubilee Celebrations at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Picnic in the Cloisters - Jubilee Celebrations at Durham Cathedral

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    Outdoor Event

    Durham City

    Enjoy a summer picnic on the grass in the Cloisters every lunchtime during the week of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2022to5 June 2022Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Picnic in the Cloisters - Jubilee Celebrations at Durham Cathedral
  18. The Wizard of Oz at Stanley Civic Hall

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    The Wizard of Oz

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    Theatre

    Stanley

    Join Dorothy and her dog Toto as she goes on an adventure over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2022to4 June 2022Open 13:00 - 19:00
    More info for The Wizard of Oz
  19. Image of someone stargazing outdoors on a beautifully clear night.

    Add Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Nr Mickleton

    In the middle of half term what better way to get the kids into astronomy and science – interactive talks will be held in the classroom which allow the children to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. Booking essential.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2022
    From:
    4 June 2022to25 June 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
  20. Street Entertainment in Durham City

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    Street Entertainment in Durham City

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Durham BID are bringing some of your favourite characters from the big screen to Durham City Centre on Saturday May 28th, come along between 10.30 and 3.30 for selfies and meet and greets of some of your most loved mascots. Follow us on social media…

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    From:
    28 May 2022Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Street Entertainment in Durham City
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