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  1. Add Sheep Shearing - Hall Hill Farm to your Itinerary

    Sheep Shearing - Hall Hill Farm

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    Children/Family events

    Durham

    See the sheep shearer at work giving a series of Sheep Shearing demonstrations over the Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May 2025. Demonstrations start from 12 noon. All the other usual activities are available…

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025to27 May 2025
    More info for Sheep Shearing - Hall Hill Farm

  2. Add Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Lanchester

    Join us for another exciting Bath Bomb Workshop that's perfect for keeping the kids entertained! They'll love creating their own colourful, fizzy bath bombs in this hands-on, creative session!

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  3. Add Derwent Fest 2025 to your Itinerary

    Derwent Fest 2025

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    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:
    15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
    More info for Derwent Fest 2025

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

    Children: Join the Victorian Workforce

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    Type:

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

  5. Add North Pennines NatureFest: Nature Camp Weekend to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Nature Camp Weekend

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy a family-friendly weekend of nature themed activities.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Nature Camp Weekend

  6. Add S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion

  7. Add National Meadows Day – Family Friendly to your Itinerary

    National Meadows Day – Family Friendly

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Holwick

    Celebrate National Meadows Day at this family friendly event. Join in the fun and creative activities for families and adults interested in nature, farming and cultural heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for National Meadows Day – Family Friendly

  8. Add Durham Fringe Festival: Durham Fringe Family Showcase to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Durham Fringe Family Showcase

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    To celebrate the 5th year of the Fringe & our biggest family offering to date, we're hosting a FREE family showcase.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Durham Fringe Family Showcase

  9. 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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    Type:

    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

  10. Add Artist Makers: Natural Creations to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers: Natural Creations

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    Type:

    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

  11. Add Chester-le-EATS 2025 to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-EATS 2025

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    Type:

    Food & Drink Festival

    Chester le Street

    Chester-le-EATS Festival Returns to Durham Cricket With An Exciting New Line-Up

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    More info for Chester-le-EATS 2025

  12. S&DR200 - Invention Challenge

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    Type:

    Festival

    S&DR200 and Little Inventors are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway with the S&DR Invention Challenge, inviting Year 5–8 students from Stockton, Darlington, and Durham to reimagine the 4,000 miles of disused…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2025to31 July 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Invention Challenge

  13. Add Summer Fun at Beamish 2025 to your Itinerary

    Summer Fun at Beamish 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    Enjoy a fantastic summer of fun at Beamish Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Summer Fun at Beamish 2025

  14. Add Consett Cycle Festival to your Itinerary

    Consett Cycle Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling event

    CONSETT

    Consett Cycle Festival which will be taking place on Sunday 22nd June, in Consett Town Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2025
    More info for Consett Cycle Festival

  15. Add Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2025to3 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

  16. Add May Half Term - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    May Half Term - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    School’s out! This May half term, dive into a fantastic programme of free activities included within admission, inspired by The Bowes Museum’s wonderful collection, nature in the parkland and exclusive exhibitions.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for May Half Term - The Bowes Museum

  17. Add Durham County Show to your Itinerary

    Durham County Show

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    nr Thornley

    The annual Durham County Show.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025
    More info for Durham County Show

  18. Add Durham Fringe Festival 2025 to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham City

    This July, Durham Fringe Festival returns for its fifth year, bigger and better than ever. There’s something for everyone including theatre, comedy, dance, live music, spoken word, circus, daytime family shows, and much more.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to27 July 2025
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival 2025

  19. Add Attelage Horse Weekend 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Attelage Horse Weekend 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    See a remarkable carriage driving competition by the Concours d'International d'Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) take place around the museum.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Attelage Horse Weekend 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  20. Add Children's Halloween Party to your Itinerary

    Children's Halloween Party

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Peterlee

    Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at Peterlee's Children's Halloween Party.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 19:00
    More info for Children's Halloween Party