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  1. Add S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion

  2. Add North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation

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    Family Fun

    Nenthead

    A family-friendly event on Sunday 25 May, 1pm to 3pm at The Hive in Nenthead, concentrating on adders in the North Pennines. Find out why adders matter and then felt your own adder to take home. To book, please visit North Pennine's NatureFest 

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation

  3. Add Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum

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    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This interactive session invites curious explorers to engage their senses and uncover how nature has inspired artist and…

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025to2 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum

  4. Add Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2025to8 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

  5. Add Artist Makers: Wildlife Wonder to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers: Wildlife Wonder

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    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Investigate the world of butterflies and explore how their numbers are declining due to habitat loss and climate change.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Artist Makers: Wildlife Wonder

  6. Add Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle

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    Nature

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    25 June 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle

  7. Add Artist Makers: Climate Creations to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers: Climate Creations

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    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    It’s Great Big Green Week – combine creativity with climate action and create amazing art from recycled items, giving materials a new life. Be inspired by nature in the museum’s collections and create a piece of art with a powerful message about…

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    From:
    14 June 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Artist Makers: Climate Creations

  8. Add LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

  9. Heritage Open Days 2025

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    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2025

  10. Add Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space and summer fun like no other.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025
    More info for Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  11. Add Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish to your Itinerary

    Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish

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    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Pockerley Old Hall, the museum will hold 30 activities at Pockerley between 17th May and 31st December 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Beamish

  12. Add From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Celebrating the 200th anniversary and artistic vision of museum co-founder, Joséphine Bowes.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Feb 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for From Joséphine Bowes Trendsetters and Trailblazers - The Bowes Museum

  13. Add Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum

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    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Take action for climate and nature this Great Big Green Week and venture through the parkland, discovering the rich ecosystem that thrives around us. Take a guided leisurely stroll around the woodland walk to identify native plants and see and hear…

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum

  14. Add The Discovery of Birds - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Discovery of Birds - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    Drawing on Ushaw Library’s rich and varied natural history holdings, The Discovery of Birds illuminates the development of bird art and ornithology from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2025to22 June 2025
    More info for The Discovery of Birds - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

  15. Durham Book Festival 2025

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    Durham Book Festival

    Durham

    Durham Book Festival is one of the country’s oldest literary festivals, taking place in and around Durham City, returning this year on 10th to 12th October.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
    More info for Durham Book Festival 2025

  16. Add Children: Join the Victorian Workforce to your Itinerary

    Children: Join the Victorian Workforce

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    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    Families join us this Half Term and step back in time to the year 1900 and experience life as part of a Victorian workforce at Raby Castle. On this special family tour, join the Butler as he takes you on a fascinating journey through the castle,…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    29 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    31 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Children: Join the Victorian Workforce

  17. Add Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum

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    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    To ensure everyone can fully enjoy their museum experience, we’ve collaborated with three local schools from across County Durham to create new sensory packs designed to enhance your visit.
    Please ask at Reception if you would like to borrow a…

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum

  18. Add Stitch-ing Breakfast - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Stitch-ing Breakfast - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Family Fun

    Lanchester

    Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast, fun and photos with your favourite mischievous character.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2025Open 09:00 - 10:30
    More info for Stitch-ing Breakfast - Lanchester Garden Centre

  19. Add Artist Makers: Natural Creations to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers: Natural Creations

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    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Take inspiration from shapes and textures in the parkland and create an outdoor-inspired collage using natural materials to highlight the importance of caring for our outdoor spaces and wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Artist Makers: Natural Creations

  20. Add Durham Paddle and Brunch to your Itinerary

    Durham Paddle and Brunch

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    Children/Family events

    Old Elvet, Durham City

    We are partnering with 1860 bar and kitchen at Durham Amateur Rowing Club to bring you our new Durham City Paddle and Brunch sessions. This activity involves a Stand Up Paddle boarding trip through Durham City lasting 1.5 hours followed by brunch…

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025Open 09:30 - 11:00
    More info for Durham Paddle and Brunch