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  1. Add S&DR200: Tracks of Change to your Itinerary

    S&DR200: Tracks of Change

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    Exhibition

    Stockton on Tees

    Following a major redevelopment, Preston Park will open its new exhibition space with Tracks of Change, a series of exhibitions exploring the impact and legacy of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200: Tracks of Change

  2. Add Wolsingham Show 2025 to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Show 2025

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    Agricultural Show

    Wolsingham

    Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2025

  3. Add World Family Fun Day to your Itinerary

    World Family Fun Day

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Enjoy free world crafts, games, science activities, and international music — plus delicious international food available to buy.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025Open 11:00 - 14:30
    More info for World Family Fun Day

  4. Add Durham County Show to your Itinerary

    Durham County Show

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    Agricultural Show

    nr Thornley

    The annual Durham County Show.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025
    More info for Durham County Show

  5. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and the usual pie facing madness.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World

  6. Add S&DR200 - All Change to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - All Change

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    Exhibition

    South Road, Durham City

    Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.  

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
    More info for S&DR200 - All Change

  7. Add S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    A week-long celebration of the history of railways featuring a line-up of steam locomotives that were built or worked in the North East, as well as family activities and steam train rides.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion

  8. Add Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Parkland Play - The Bowes Museum

  9. Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025

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    Type:

    Performance

    Toronto, Bishop Auckland

    Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
    In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member

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    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025

  10. Add Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Peterlee

    Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day

  11. Durham Miners' Gala 2025

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    Show / Display

    Durham City

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 12th July 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2025

  12. Add Wild Wednesday: Geoparks Rock to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday: Geoparks Rock

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Newbiggin

    Find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world (including the North Pennines) and get hands on with activities.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday: Geoparks Rock

  13. Add S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion

  14. Add Open Farm Sunday to your Itinerary

    Open Farm Sunday

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    Open Farm Sunday will feature our local produce market, exciting tractor rides and much more!

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Open Farm Sunday

  15. Add Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  16. Add The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
    More info for The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

  17. Add S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

  18. Add S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

  19. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Sing, Sign & Sensory are a series of sensory performative workshops created for babies (0-24 months) and young sensory seekers.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 10:00 - 11:45
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Sing, Sign and Sensory

  20. Add Bookmark Making at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Bookmark Making at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    This May Half Term, unleash your creativity in our Bookmark Making Workshops, inspired by our new exhibition, The Ushaw Editions.

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2025to29 May 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Bookmark Making at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens