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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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  1. Image of Raby Castle at Dusk, softly lit. The reflection of the castle can be seen in the lake.

    Add Deer Park at Dusk - Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Deer Park at Dusk - Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    This captivating evening offers a perfect blend of tranquillity, leisure, and delightful indulgen

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Deer Park at Dusk - Raby Castle
  2. Jars of ingredients and knitted pumpkins

    Add Spooky Cooking Forest School to your Itinerary

    Spooky Cooking Forest School

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Lanchester

    Are you wanting something to do with the children? Something outside that contributes to their learning, then why not join us this Autumn for one (or all) of our forest school activity workshops?

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 14:30
    More info for Spooky Cooking Forest School
  3. Pumpkins at High Force Waterfall.

    Add High Force School of Wizardry to your Itinerary

    High Force School of Wizardry

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    Type:

    Halloween

    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Join The School of Witches & Wizards for a magical potions class. Collect all the letters to pass your class with distinction and start your journey to becoming a powerful Witch or Wizard.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023to5 Nov 2023
    More info for High Force School of Wizardry
  4. Exterior view of The Bowes Museum and grounds.

    Add Martin Smith Kinetic Arboretum - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Martin Smith Kinetic Arboretum - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    This year we welcome three artworks by UK-based artist, Martin Smith (b. 1972) to The Bowes Museum.  Sited in the Museum’s grounds this summer, Kinetic Arboretum’s (2018) three metal trees will respond to the elements with gentle, rhythmical…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2023to25 Feb 2024
    More info for Martin Smith Kinetic Arboretum - The Bowes Museum
  5. Photo of Santa with a rock guitar

    Add Santa Rocks! The Witham to your Itinerary

    Santa Rocks! The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Barnard Castle

    Our magical family Santamime with 'Nice List' certificate for every child. Santa's busy getting ready for the annual 'Snow Ball' and all is going well until the wicked Jack Frost zaps the North Pole of all its festive cheer!

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2023Open 18:30 - 19:30
    More info for Santa Rocks! The Witham
  6. Image of a cathedral vibrantly lit - Science by Luxmuralis.

    Add Science by Luxmuralis - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Science by Luxmuralis - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    Join us as Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral later this year with new show 'Science'. Experience dazzling projections of elements, DNA and the minds of the greatest scientists in history as you journey through the cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2023to15 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Science by Luxmuralis - Durham Cathedral
  7. Image of a couple visiting the Mining Art Gallery, Bishop Auckland, and looking at paintings of coal miners.

    Add Coal: Mining the Gemini Collection - Mining Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    Coal: Mining the Gemini Collection - Mining Art Gallery

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    This exhibition features some favourites from the renowned Gemini Collection of mining art, as well as works of art that have not been displayed in the Mining Art Gallery before, including artworks by four female artists.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2023to1 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Coal: Mining the Gemini Collection - Mining Art Gallery
  8. Image of Santa Claus sitting in a chair in front of the fire.

    Add Santa Sunday Lunch - Bowburn Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Santa Sunday Lunch - Bowburn Hall Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Events include Face painter, balloon modelling, kids colouring and a visit from Santa, plus a selection box for the kids. Full payment required when booking.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    10 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    17 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    24 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Santa Sunday Lunch - Bowburn Hall Hotel
  9. Fireworks at Kynren.

    Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Travel through time and watch legends come to life.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024to14 Sept 2024
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
  10. Image of people enjoying drinks at Ramside Hall Hotel.

    Add Christmas Day Family Lunch in Bishop’s Suite & Ballroom - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa to your Itinerary

    Christmas Day Family Lunch in Bishop’s Suite & Ballroom - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Join us for our Family Christmas Monday 25th December.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Dec 2023Open 12:00 -
    More info for Christmas Day Family Lunch in Bishop’s Suite & Ballroom - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
  11. A family walking into the Plotters' Forest

    Add The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail to your Itinerary

    The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Staindrop

    Embark on an enchanting journey through The Plotters’ Forest and create cherished memories with your loved ones this holiday season.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2023to24 Dec 2023
    More info for The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail
  12. Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa exterior on a clear day.

    Add Movie Nights on the Terrace at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa to your Itinerary

    Movie Nights on the Terrace at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Seaham

    Between July and September, we'll be screening classic movies under the stars.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2023Open 19:00 -
    More info for Movie Nights on the Terrace at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa
  13. Young artists experimenting at Bowes Museum.

    Add Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity for anyone over the age of 5 years to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2023to16 Dec 2023
    More info for Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
  14. Image of pigs, rabbits, foxes, badgers, bears and other animals from 'Tales from Acorn Wood'

    Add Tales from Acorn Wood - Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Tales from Acorn Wood - Gala Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023Various Opening Times

    Indicative Availability

    Book Tales from Acorn Wood - Gala Durham Online (opens in a new window)

    More info for Tales from Acorn Wood - Gala Durham
  15. Image of a person dress in bright pink costume.

    Add Crook Winter Light Parade to your Itinerary

    Crook Winter Light Parade

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Crook

    An enchanting carnival procession that lights up the streets of Crook with live music, dance, street theatre and illuminated lanterns and puppets. Suitable for all the family.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2023Open 16:00 - 18:00
    More info for Crook Winter Light Parade
  16. Children playing at the Bowes Museum

    Add Stay and Play to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Time for all under 5s to explore and play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 14:00
    From:
    22 Feb 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
    More info for Stay and Play
  17. Locomotion's Innovation Platform exhibition

    Add Innovation Platform - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Innovation Platform - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    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. Showcasing the latest and greatest in rail innovation.

    Venue

    Locomotion, Shildon

    Dates

    From:
    11 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2024
    More info for Innovation Platform - Locomotion
  18. Model railway.

    Add Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition - Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition - Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Shildon

    Model railway displays, demonstrations and trade stands.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023to8 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition - Locomotion
  19. Image of two trolls hugging, one of the trolls looks surly.

    Add Breakfast with Poppy - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Breakfast with Poppy - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast, fun activities and photos with everyone's favourite Troll.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2023Open 09:00 - 10:45
    More info for Breakfast with Poppy - Lanchester Garden Centre
  20. Halloween Evenings at Beamish Museum

    Add Halloween Evenings at Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    Halloween Evenings at Beamish Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Beamish

    Come along for a frightfully fantastic evening with Beamish Museum’s Halloween Evenings.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023Open 18:30 - 21:30
    From:
    31 Oct 2023Open 18:30 - 21:30
    More info for Halloween Evenings at Beamish Museum
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