Things to Do in Durham
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For guaranteed fun for all the family check out our list of events taking place across the county.
Whether you are looking for things on this weekend, or looking for what's on today, we have all the amazing events for a great days out with the kids.
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
An exhibition of photographs from the North Pennines AONB Partnership’s peatland programme.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Taking place from January to July 2023, The Wild Escape invites children to find a favourite animal in their local museum and create an artwork imagining its journey to a natural habitat. The pictures and stories children create will be brought…
Family Fun
Shildon
Explore the museum and ignite your curiosity with family friendly trails, activities and workshops. Available throughout the year.
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
If you’d like to delve into the world of art then our monthly Saturday morning art club’s for you.
Children/Family events
Shildon
Innovation Platform will inspire visitors with the inventiveness and ingenuity in rail. This exhibition highlights emerging ideas and extraordinary achievements from across the rail industry.
Locomotion, Shildon
Kids
Barnard Castle
Meet new friends, learn new skills and get your creative juices flowing in this After School Club for 6 to 11 year olds.
Kids
Barnard Castle
Our playful Little Treasures toddler group is a great way to introduce little ones to the Museum in a fun and exciting way.
Family Fun
Shildon
Taking place every month, Little Locos is a special session for our visitors aged five and under, and their families and carers. Little Locos is the perfect place for you and your little ones to play and learn together.
Exhibition
Shildon
Early Birds is a special early-morning session for visitors with sensory needs who wish to explore the museum in a quieter environment.
Virtual Event
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…
Children/Family events
Durham
Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the garden (subject to availability of leaflets). This is a self-led activity around the Garden.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
A playful oral history of the Market Place, supported by costume and conversation.
Festival
Barnard Castle
Join in the fun from 25th March to 1st April at the Mayor's Small World Fest.
Music Event
Stanley
Enjoy the sound of the Beamish Volunteer Choir, who will be performing in Hetton Band Hall in The 1900s Pit Village between 1pm and 2pm.
Family Fun
Beamish
The fifth Sunday in Lent and is known as Carlin Sunday. The relevance of eating carlin peas in the North East is traced back to the civil war of 1644, when the Royalist Newcastle was under siege from the Scots
Markets
Bishop Auckland
Open-air market with food and entertainment from across the region to Bishop Auckland’s Marketplace on the last Friday of every month between March and October 2023!
Children/Family events
Beamish
This magnificent transport event has a focus on all things steam powered!
Easter
Staindrop
A new Spring season arrives a new exciting trail arrives at The Plotters' Forest.
Easter
Durham
Easter Egg-Stravaganza Is Back! Don’t miss all the extra fun at Adventure Valley this Easter Holidays.
Children/Family events
Shildon
School holiday learning. Free, fun activities ideal for 4-11 year olds.
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