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Family Events

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.

Create lasting memories with your loved ones at Durham's family-friendly events. Explore a diverse array of kid-friendly activities, family festivals, and interactive outings that cater to all ages. From educational workshops to entertaining performances, Durham offers a vibrant calendar of events designed to bring families together. Stay informed about the latest family-friendly happenings, and plan your weekends with the exciting array of cultural and recreational activities that Durham has to offer.

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  1. Two children dressed as servants in the kitchen at Raby Castle. The little girl stands next to a mixing bowl, and the boy has a bow and arrow.

    Add The Servant School at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    The Servant School at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Staindrop

    Wanted: Half Term Helpers. This February Half Term we are looking for little ones to join us here at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens for Servant School as you discover what life was really like behind the scenes as a castle servant.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Servant School at Raby Castle
  2. Poster promoting Spring Fair with colourful illustrations of cakes, chocolate eggs, tulips and rabbits.

    Add Spring Fair - The Pavilion to your Itinerary

    Spring Fair - The Pavilion

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Peterlee

    Spring is in the Air at The Peterlee Pavilion!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
    More info for Spring Fair - The Pavilion
  3. Heritage Open Days Logo

    Heritage Open Days 2026

    Type

    Type:

    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:
    11 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2026
  4. A family speaking to Beamish Museum staff before boarding the tram.

    Add Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Mother's Day

    Beamish

    Make treasured memories this Mother’s Day at Beamish!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026
    More info for Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  5. South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

    Add South Causey Monthly Dog Walk to your Itinerary

    South Causey Monthly Dog Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Dog-Friendly

    STANLEY

    Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
  6. Grand Finale all cast of Kynren view from the tribune

    Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026 to your Itinerary

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
  7. Crook Hall

    Add Family crafts: February half term at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Family crafts: February half term at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Get creative and make book-themed craft to take home.

    Free, no need to book, just turn up and join in on the day. Normal admission applies.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026to26 Feb 2026
    More info for Family crafts: February half term at Crook Hall Gardens
  8. A wooden carving of a hornbill bird with a long, curved beak.

    Add Family Activities: Brilliant Birds - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Activities: Brilliant Birds - Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Learn about birds from the beautiful forests of South Asia and make your own feathered friend to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Family Activities: Brilliant Birds - Durham University Oriental Museum
  9. Cartoon image of the performance area with a stage, trees, hills and a yellow aeroplane with a banner with wording Derwent Fest!

    Add Derwent Fest 2026 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
    More info for Derwent Fest 2026
  10. Beakers and a frothing container - science experiments.

    Add Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield to your Itinerary

    Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Science experiments for over 5's.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:15
    More info for Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  11. Rosettes from the Durham County Show

    Add The Durham County Show to your Itinerary

    The Durham County Show

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    nr Thornley

    The Annual Durham County Show is a vibrant event featuring a variety of activities and attractions for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026to5 July 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for The Durham County Show
  12. Crook Hall

    Add Books and bugs with Stacey Bone: February half term at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Books and bugs with Stacey Bone: February half term at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join local author Stacey Bone for a family-friendly event that will spark your imagination and creativity. Activities include:

    - Design your own bug character mask (ongoing activity, drop in).

    - Join Stacey for story time sessions at 10.30am, 11…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026to24 Feb 2026
    More info for Books and bugs with Stacey Bone: February half term at Crook Hall Gardens
  13. Durham World Heritage site, Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and surrounding woodland.

    Add Durham World Heritage Day to your Itinerary

    Durham World Heritage Day

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Join us on Saturday 18th April to celebrate World Heritage Day and visit our wonderful attraction

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026
    More info for Durham World Heritage Day
  14. Dragon Scale Slime, a wooden sword and shield and a handmade dragon eye.

    Add How to Train Your Dragon Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    How to Train Your Dragon Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us and Craftily Ever After for our very first How to Train a Dragon Crafting School.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2026Open 15:15 - 16:45
    More info for How to Train Your Dragon Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre
  15. Durham Cathedral

    Add February half term activities at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    February half term activities at Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Enjoy a day out at Durham Cathedral and enjoy colouring activities, alongside free family-friendly mini tours of Durham Cathedral - celebrating 40 years as a UNESCO world heritage site!

    Free Mini Tours

    Monday 23 February - Friday 27 February,…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026
    More info for February half term activities at Durham Cathedral
  16. Durham Miners' Gala. Crowds enjoying the Gala outside of the County Hotel. Colliery Banners can be seen as the Bands march through the streets.

    Durham Miners' Gala 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham City

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 11th July 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2026
  17. High Force Waterfall

    Add The High Force Space Adventure Trail to your Itinerary

    The High Force Space Adventure Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    Spark your little one's curiosity on all things astronomy and space, whilst reaping the benefits of the outdoors in the beautiful setting of High Force Hotel & Waterfall. It is the perfect way to explore the wonders of the night sky, during the day!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026
    More info for The High Force Space Adventure Trail
  18. A fairground on the street.

    Add Sacriston Party in the Park to your Itinerary

    Sacriston Party in the Park

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sacriston

    Free community fun day including fairground rides, inflatables, climbing wall, face-painting & much more!

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Sacriston Party in the Park
  19. Fuzzy Toast, painted jelly figure canvas and clay egg photo holder.

    Add Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Join us and Craftily Ever After for our very first Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
    More info for Jelly What? Jelly Who? Craft School - Lanchester Garden Centre
  20. Crowds of people at Seaham Food Festival

    Add Seaham Food Festival 2026 to your Itinerary

    Seaham Food Festival 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Seaham

    The festival welcomes thousands of visitors each year for two days of sun, sea, family fun and, of course, food. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026
    More info for Seaham Food Festival 2026
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