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February Half Term Events

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  1. Nick Cope playing guitar.

    Add Nick Cope's Family Show at Gala Durham to your Itinerary

    Nick Cope's Family Show at Gala Durham

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    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.

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    From:
    18 Feb 2023Open 11:00 -

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  2. Image of a staff member at Beamish dressed as a police officer holding handcuffs.

    Add February Half Term: Crimes of the Centuries - Beamish Museum to your Itinerary

    February Half Term: Crimes of the Centuries - Beamish Museum

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    Beamish

    Discover crimes of the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s as we prepare to open our 1950s police houses later in the year!

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    From:
    18 Feb 2023to26 Feb 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for February Half Term: Crimes of the Centuries - Beamish Museum
  3. Chase from Paw Patrol

    Add Pup On Patrol Breakfast to your Itinerary

    Pup On Patrol Breakfast

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    Lanchester

    Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast, fun and photos with your favourite Pup on Patrol.

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    21 Feb 2023Open 09:00 - 10:30
    More info for Pup On Patrol Breakfast
  4. Drawing of boy in pyjamas climbing a giant plant with a castle in the distance.

    Add Family Fun Day - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Family Fun Day - The Bowes Museum

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    Barnard Castle

    Go wild and express your creativity inspired by the Raymond Briggs exhibition.

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    25 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Family Fun Day - The Bowes Museum
  5. Image of the Milky Way

    Add Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Nr Mickleton

    Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.

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    18 Feb 2023Open 20:00 -
    From:
    22 Feb 2023Open 20:00 -
    More info for Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing - Grassholme Observatory
  6. Students from Castleside School with artist Claire Ford (left) and community arts officer, Laura Brenchley.

    Winter Cheer across Durham

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    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.

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    21 Nov 2022to28 Feb 2023
    More info for Winter Cheer across Durham
  7. Children enjoying arts and crafts at 'The After School Club' at The Bowes Museum.

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    After School Club at The Bowes Museum

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    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.

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    12 Jan 2023to30 Mar 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for After School Club at The Bowes Museum
  8. Cartoon image of witch, monster,with wording It's Goody to be a Baddy.

    Add It's Goody to be a Baddy Forest School to your Itinerary

    It's Goody to be a Baddy Forest School

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    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?

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    24 Feb 2023Open 13:00 - 14:30
    More info for It's Goody to be a Baddy Forest School
  9. Illustrations of Fungus the Bogeyman.

    Add Fungus the Bogeyman Crafts at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Fungus the Bogeyman Crafts at The Bowes Museum

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    Barnard Castle

    Create a Fungus the bogeyman inspired wooden spoon character using collage materials.

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    20 Feb 2023to21 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Fungus the Bogeyman Crafts at The Bowes Museum
  10. Drawing of an elephant holding a baby in its trunk.

    Add Mind Your Manners! - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Mind Your Manners! - The Bowes Museum

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    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.

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    22 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 15:30
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  11. Exterior Image of the Bowes Museum on a sunny day.

    Add Hulk & Spiderman Brunch Club at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Hulk & Spiderman Brunch Club at The Bowes Museum

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    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…

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    21 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Hulk & Spiderman Brunch Club at The Bowes Museum
  12. Children enjoying arts and crafts at The Bowes Museum as part of the 'Little Treasures' group.

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    Little Treasures at The Bowes Museum

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    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.

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    From:
    12 Jan 2023to30 Mar 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Treasures at The Bowes Museum
  13. Yellow, red and orange tulips at Durham University Botanic Garden.

    Add Signs of Spring - Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Signs of Spring - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Feb 2023to28 Feb 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Signs of Spring - Durham University Botanic Garden
  14. Girl colouring in at table, craft materials.

    Add Make a Terracotta Warrior at Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Make a Terracotta Warrior at Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Find out about this ancient Chinese warrior army and make a mini clay warrior to take home.

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    From:
    18 Feb 2023Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Make a Terracotta Warrior at Durham University Oriental Museum
  15. Image of someone stargazing outdoors on a beautifully clear night.

    Add Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory

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    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.

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    18 Feb 2023Open 18:30 -
    More info for Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
  16. Image of a Sunday Lunch at South Causey Inn.

    Add Causey Sunday Carvery to your Itinerary

    Causey Sunday Carvery

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    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.

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    22 Jan 2023to26 Mar 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for Causey Sunday Carvery
  17. The Bowes Museum exterior image.

    Add Fuzzy Felt Fun at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Fuzzy Felt Fun at The Bowes Museum

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    Barnard Castle

    Get soapy with fuzzy felt and create your own textile felt piece inspired by the seasons.

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    From:
    23 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Fuzzy Felt Fun at The Bowes Museum
  18. The Bowes Museum and grounds.

    Add The Wild Escape - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    The Wild Escape - The Bowes Museum

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2023to31 July 2023
    More info for The Wild Escape - The Bowes Museum
  19. Girl colouring in at table, craft materials

    Add Make a Bes Jar at Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Make a Bes Jar at Durham University Oriental Museum

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2023Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Make a Bes Jar at Durham University Oriental Museum
  20. A woman and two young girls doing craft activities.

    Add Super Science Half Term at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Super Science Half Term at Ushaw

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    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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    From:
    17 Feb 2023to26 Feb 2023

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    Book Super Science Half Term at Ushaw Online (opens in a new window)

    More info for Super Science Half Term at Ushaw
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