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   Viking Workshop for Children - Clayport Library

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   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Durham

   Join Patrick for a lively and interactive Viking workshop (recommended for 5-11 year olds).
   Viking Workshop at Durham Clayport Library, Tuesday 18th August. Time: 2.30-4.30pm

   Dates

   From:

   18 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30

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   Harvest Celebrations at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

   Type

   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Beamish

   Experience traditional harvest celebrations at Beamish Museum.

   Dates

   From:

   3 Oct 2026to4 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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   Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory

   Type

   Type:

   Stargazing Events

   Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

   The event will begin with a personal welcome from our astronomer, Gary Fildes. Gary is a very experienced science communicator and astronomer, and founder of the Kielder Observatory, where he was Director and CEO for over 11 years.

   Dates

   From:

   27 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

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   Junior Scientist - Collingwood College

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   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Durham , Durham City

   We are delighted to invite you and your child(ren) to our free Junior Scientist event at Collingwood College in August 2026. During a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon session, children can enjoy science-themed games, creative activities, virtual…

   Dates

   From:

   25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

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   Paws & Claus 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Stanley

   A ‘Paw’fect photo opportunity. Join Father Christmas in the Coffee Pot Café at the Entrance Building for a cosy breakfast experience designed especially for visitors and their four‑legged friends.

   Dates

   From:

   4 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00

   From:

   18 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 10:00

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   Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens

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   Type:

   Summer Event

   Bishop Auckland

   Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity. Step into an early medieval world with Acle Re-enactment Society, and get up close to magnificent birds of prey. Get stuck into…

   Dates

   From:

   22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30

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   Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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   Type:

   Children/Family events

   Staindrop

   Join one of our castle characters this school holiday for a free family tour on the castle terrace at 11am. Explore the castle defences and work out how to attack a formidable fortress like Raby! Will the castle be captured or survive an attack?

   Dates

   From:

   13 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -

   More info for Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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   The Pantaloons present Twelfth Night - Crook Hall Gardens

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   Type:

   Summer Event

   Durham

   Enjoy an innovative outdoor theatre performance of the classic Shakespeare play.

   Dates

   From:

   15 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

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   Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Magical Christmas Evenings

   Type

   Type:

   Christmas and New Year

   Beamish

   Beamish Museum Christmas Evening Tickets on Sale Soon!

   Dates

   From:

   3 Dec 2026to4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

   From:

   10 Dec 2026to11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

   From:

   17 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:30

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    Santa Express - Weardale Railway

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    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Bishop Auckland,

    Santa Express – A Magical Christmas Journey. Create unforgettable Christmas memories aboard the Santa Express at Weardale Railway. Running on selected dates throughout November and December, this festive heritage train departs from Stanhope Station…

    Dates

    From:

    28 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 18:00

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    Raby Castle at Christmas - Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Darlington

    Raby Castle is opening it’s doors for Christmas for the second time in five decades to showcase the castle decorated for Christmas, designed by custodian and creative director, Lady Barnard.

    Dates

    From:

    14 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 11:00 - 16:00

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    The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, this…

    Dates

    From:

    2 Dec 2026Open 19:30 -

    More info for The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong - Durham Cathedral
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    Festival of Fireworks - Banks Homes Riverside

    Type

    Type:

    Bonfire Night

    Chester-le-Street

    Experience the North East's ultimate Festival of Fireworks, featuring one of the region's largest fireworks, laser and pyrotechnic spectaculars, perfectly choreographed to music against the stunning backdrop of the River Wear at Banks Homes…

    Dates

    From:

    7 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

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    Bigfoot Beats - Consett Library

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Consett

    Join us for an amazing interactive session with Bigfoot Arts (recommended for children aged 7-11).

    Dates

    From:

    13 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30

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    Grand Cinema: Polar Express - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    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:

    21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 -

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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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    Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    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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    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

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    Wolsingham Show 2026

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Wolsingham

    Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.

    Dates

    From:

    5 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026

    More info for Wolsingham Show 2026
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    Stargazing at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Darlington

    History Meets The Heavens. Step Into the Past… and Look to the Stars. Experience the magic of the night sky in one of the North East’s most iconic settings. Set within the historic grounds of Raby Castle, this unique stargazing event pairs centuries…

    Dates

    From:

    14 Nov 2026

    From:

    12 Dec 2026

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    9 Jan 2027

    From:

    13 Feb 2027

    More info for Stargazing at Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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