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There's plenty to keep the kids entertained this February with family-friendly events happening across the county.
Take a look at the list below for some inspiration.
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, and performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.
Children/Family events
Beamish
Discover crimes of the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s as we prepare to open our 1950s police houses later in the year!
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast, fun and photos with your favourite Pup on Patrol.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Go wild and express your creativity inspired by the Raymond Briggs exhibition.
Stargazing Events
Nr Mickleton
Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.
Christmas and New Year
Communities across County Durham can make the most of some free festive fun this winter. A series of free events and workshops will form part of a Winter Wonders programme which will run until February 2023.
Kids
Barnard Castle
Meet new friends, learn new skills and get your creative juices flowing in this After School Club for 6 to 11 year olds.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Are you wanting something to do with the children? Something outside that contributes to their learning, then why not join us for one (or all) of our forest school activity workshops?
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Create a Fungus the bogeyman inspired wooden spoon character using collage materials.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Mind Your Manners - based on the elephant and the bad baby join us to create a 3D elephant or handprint from collage materials.
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Join in Avengers themed activities and party games and make pancakes too (as it’s Pancake Day) with Hulk & Spiderman in Café Bowes and have your photo taken with them too. Don’t forget to take home your party bag. Spaces are limited so book your…
Kids
Barnard Castle
Our playful Little Treasures toddler group is a great way to introduce little ones to the Museum in a fun and exciting way.
Children/Family events
Durham
Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the garden (subject to availability of leaflets). This is a self-led activity around the Garden.
Family Fun
Durham City
Find out about this ancient Chinese warrior army and make a mini clay warrior to take home.
Stargazing Events
Nr Mickleton
In the middle of half term what better way to get the kids into astronomy and science – interactive talks will be held in the classroom which allow the children to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. Booking essential.
Food & Drink
Stanley
Our famous Causey Carvery is making a return, for 3 months only! Here at South Causey Inn, we pride ourselves on delivering hearty and wholesome Roasts that families can come and enjoy in cosy surroundings every Sunday.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Get soapy with fuzzy felt and create your own textile felt piece inspired by the seasons.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Taking place from January to July 2023, The Wild Escape invites children to find a favourite animal in their local museum and create an artwork imagining its journey to a natural habitat. The pictures and stories children create will be brought…
Family Fun
Durham City
Killer of snakes and protector of homes - find out about the Ancient Egyptian god Bes and make a clay Bes jar, just like the ones on display.
Arts & Crafts
Durham
Join us for an out of this world experience at Ushaw, as Super Science is back for February Half Term! Discover the intergalactic activities that you can get up to below.
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