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   Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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   Type:

   Family Fun

   Beamish

   Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time periods.

   Dates

   From:

   18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

   More info for Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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   Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026

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   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
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   An Evening with Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen - Durham Book Festival

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   Type:

   Festival

   Durham

   Join award-winning poet Hollie McNish for a hilarious and heartfelt evening of poetry, reading from her latest collection, Virgin, and unpicking the meaning of the word with her trademark feminist wit, fury and compassion. 

   Dates

   From:

   9 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

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   Holly Sterling: Karate Kids Storytime - Durham Book Festival

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   Festival

   Durham

   Join Maya and her friends as they learn to spin, kick and block their way through their karate class, learning new moves and mastering their minds and bodies, with a little help from each other along the way in this fun and exciting story time as…

   Dates

   From:

   10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 10:45

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   Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

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   Summer Event

   Bearpark, Durham

   Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…

   Dates

   From:

   20 June 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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   Advent Candle Wreath Workshop - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

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   Christmas and New Year

   Darlington

   Join Deborah from Periwinkle Barn in the Conservatory at Raby Castle for a festive Advent candle wreath workshop, with beautiful views across the Walled Gardens as your backdrop. In this seasonal session, you’ll create a traditional wreath…

   Dates

   From:

   22 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -

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   Camp Dalton - Dalton Park

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   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Seaham

   Enjoy nostalgic activities, fresh air and good times for little and large adventurers alike. Our outdoor park located outside of Tommy Hilfiger will come alive with nature‑inspired fun, creative challenges and wholesome camp vibes, all led by our…

   Dates

   From:

   1 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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   Rapunzel - Gala Durham Pantomime

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   Type:

   Pantomimes

   Durham City

   In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks.

   Dates

   From:

   19 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026

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   Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall

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   Type:

   Family Fun

   Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham

   Breathe in the fresh summer air and stomp into a prehistoric world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall. Our brand‑new Discover Dinosaurs Trail is waiting for little explorers who love big adventures and fascinating history.

   Dates

   From:

   23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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    Christmas Market 2026 - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Three Magical Days of Festive Shopping, Eating and Cheer. Join us this November for a truly magical experience at the Raby Castle's Christmas Market. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, sipping mulled wine, or simply soaking up the festive…

    Dates

    From:

    27 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 09:00 - 15:00

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    Grand Cinema: Elf (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Stanley

    Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic afternoon in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand cinema. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life in our 1950s Town.

    Dates

    From:

    5 Dec 2026Open 14:00 -

    More info for Grand Cinema: Elf (PG) - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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    Stacey Bone - Story Session - County Durham Libraries Summer Reading Challenge - Pelton Library

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Pelton Ln, Pelton

    Join us for an amazing story session with Stacey Bone reading her book The Wonderful Woodlouse (recommended for ages 3-7) on Wednesday 19th August. Free, but places must be booked. Contact Pelton Library to book your place at telephoning 03000…

    Dates

    From:

    19 Aug 2026Open 14:15 - 15:15

    More info for Stacey Bone - Story Session - County Durham Libraries Summer Reading Challenge - Pelton Library
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    Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…

    Dates

    From:

    7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

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    Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Chester-Le-Street

    Lumley Castle Hotel at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, will be the backdrop for Opulence, running on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.

    While the big-name performers are not being unveiled until later this month, organisers have promised it will…

    Dates

    From:

    4 Sept 2026to5 Sept 2026

    More info for Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel
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    Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Join us this Summer for the return of our Big "Sweetie" Science Workshop.

    The children will explore different science areas using sweets. Every child will make their own pot of sherbet and a chemistry mocktail, making fizzy reactions.

    Dates

    From:

    24 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30

    More info for Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre
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    Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Consett

    EverReady Band is bringing the award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE to Empire Consett this October!
    ​​​​​​​Join one of the UK’s most celebrated brass bands for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, laughter and cinematic magic.

    Dates

    From:

    24 Oct 2026Open 14:30 -

    More info for Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers LIVE with EverReady Band - Empire Consett
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    Pattern and Protest - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Inspired by Vivienne Westwood's iconic designs, Pattern and Protest invites participants to experiment with fabric by adding marks and messages to create their own bold response. Suitable for families with children aged 5+, the session encourages…

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:

    26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30

    More info for Pattern and Protest - The Bowes Museum
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    Open Air Theatre - Illyria - The Pirates of Penzance - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Darlington

    Set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle, join Illyria Theatre for a lively open-air performance of the much-loved comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance. This family-friendly event is perfect for children of all ages, offering an afternoon of…

    Dates

    From:

    21 Aug 2026Open 18:30 -

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    156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    St. Johns Chapel

    The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 29th August 2026.

    Dates

    From:

    29 Aug 2026

    More info for 156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026
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    Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Lanchester

    Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes?
    If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you!

    Dates

    From:

    21 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00

    More info for Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre

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