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  1. Add Children's Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Children's Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    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:
    7 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Children's Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  2. Add Crazy Creatures - Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Crazy Creatures - Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Durham

    Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Botanic Garden

  3. Add Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Redford, Hamsterley Forest

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

  4. Add Liz Million - Newton Aycliffe Library to your Itinerary

    Liz Million - Newton Aycliffe Library

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Newton Aycliffe

    Love drawing? Join us to take part in a lively and interactive draw-along with the fabulous Liz Million. Suitable for all ages as long as you can sit and hold a pencil!

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    More info for Liz Million - Newton Aycliffe Library

  5. Add 50 Years of Rowley Station at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    50 Years of Rowley Station at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Heritage

    Beamish

    Celebrate 50 years of Rowley Station at Beamish with this special event.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for 50 Years of Rowley Station at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

  6. Add Opulence at Lumley Castle Hotel to your Itinerary

    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

  7. Add Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Lanchester

    Join us this Summer for our very first Big Science of Sound Workshop.

    This session brings sound to life as children experiment with vibrations, learning how sounds are made and how they move through the air. They will even get to make their own…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

  8. Add 156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026 to your Itinerary

    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

  9. Add Wild Wednesday - Near and Far to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday - Near and Far

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Newbiggin

    Near and far - a fun outdoor activity for children aged 5 and over. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book).

    Venue

    Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday - Near and Far

  10. Add Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    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
    More info for Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum

  11. Add Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    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

  12. Add Viking Workshop for Children - Clayport Library to your Itinerary

    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
    More info for Viking Workshop for Children - Clayport Library

  13. Add Santa Express - Weardale Railway to your Itinerary

    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
    More info for Santa Express - Weardale Railway

  14. Add Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Summer Event

    Durham

    Join us for outdoor games and sports activities designed for children aged 6 and up with SEND and their families. Try out different sports and games with trained coaches. Each session will be adapted to suit the needs and interests of the children…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
    More info for Summer of Play: SEND kids sports and games with Smile Through Sport - Crook Hall Gardens

  15. Add The House Cup - The Hole in Wand to your Itinerary

    The House Cup - The Hole in Wand

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Seaham

    The House Cup
    18th July – 6th September
    Five Houses. Five Locations. One House Cup.

    Venue

    The Hole in Wand, Seaham

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 18:00
    More info for The House Cup - The Hole in Wand

  16. Add Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    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

  17. Add The best ever cartoon draw along in the world ever - Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    The best ever cartoon draw along in the world ever - Durham Fringe Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Durham

    Alex Collier is a Viz Comic cartoonist and a writer of all your most favourite animated shows - from Mr Bean to Danger Mouse, My Little Pony and Dennis and Gnasher Unleashed. Come join Alex as he shows you how to draw the best ever mega amazing…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 11:45 - 12:45
    More info for The best ever cartoon draw along in the world ever - Durham Fringe Festival

  18. Add Bugs n Stuff - Spennymoor Leisure Centre to your Itinerary

    Bugs n Stuff - Spennymoor Leisure Centre

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Spennymoor

    Join the Bugman for a hands-on workshop with some amazing animals - cold, warm, hard, soft, rough,
    smooth, scaly, silky, slimy, hairy and of course tickly!

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    More info for Bugs n Stuff - Spennymoor Leisure Centre

  19. Add Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Lanchester

    Get ready for some Toy Story magic! Join us and Craftily Ever After for a hands‑on craft session where kids can make their own Forky Pen and mix up a pot of bright green Alien Slime. Creative, colourful, and full of character — the perfect family…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 14:15
    More info for Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre

  20. Add Pattern and Protest - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    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