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For guaranteed fun for all the family check out our list of events taking place across the county.

Whether you are looking for things on this weekend, or looking for what's on today, we have all the amazing events for a great days out with the kids.

Create lasting memories with your loved ones at Durham's family-friendly events. Explore a diverse array of kid-friendly activities, family festivals, and interactive outings that cater to all ages. From educational workshops to entertaining performances, Durham offers a vibrant calendar of events designed to bring families together. Stay informed about the latest family-friendly happenings, and plan your weekends with the exciting array of cultural and recreational activities that Durham has to offer.

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  1. Woodland Walk at The Bowes Museum, with yellow daffodils lining the path.

    Add Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Take action for climate and nature this Great Big Green Week and venture through the parkland, discovering the rich ecosystem that thrives around us. Take a guided leisurely stroll around the woodland walk to identify native plants and see and hear…

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum
  2. People making bath bombs at Lanchester Garden Centre

    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. The Bowes Museum and grounds

    Add LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Explore The Bowes Museum’s collection through a different lens and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum
  4. Rosettes and date of the Durham County Show

    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
  5. Someone holding a tortoise in their hand.

    Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

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

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden
  6. poster promoting free family fun day in Peterlee

    Add Free Family Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Free Family Summer Fun Day

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Helford Road, Peterlee

    Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free  Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Free Family Summer Fun Day
  7. Ariel view of Wolsingham Show

    Add Wolsingham Show 2025 to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Show 2025

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    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:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2025
  8. Shapes and textures in the parkland used to create an outdoor-inspired collage

    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
  9. A child looking at fossils

    Add Wild Wednesday: Geoparks Rock to your Itinerary

    Wild Wednesday: Geoparks Rock

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Newbiggin

    Find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world (including the North Pennines) and get hands on with activities.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for Wild Wednesday: Geoparks Rock
  10. Crowds of people watching a performance at the Hardwick Festival

    Add Hardwick Festival 2025 to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Festival 2025

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    Type:

    Festival

    Sedgefield

    Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
    More info for Hardwick Festival 2025
  11. Two people sawing a log - Beamish Museum

    Add Home Front, Home Farm 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Home Front, Home Farm 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Visit our 1940s Farm to learn about life in the British countryside during the Second World War.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Home Front, Home Farm 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  12. Sheep shearing demonstration at Hall Hill Farm

    Add Sheep Shearing - Hall Hill Farm to your Itinerary

    Sheep Shearing - Hall Hill Farm

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    Type:

    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
  13. Crowds watching Monster Trucks crushing a row of cars

    Add Truckfest North East to your Itinerary

    Truckfest North East

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for Truckfest North East and be amazed by monster trucks and arena stunt shows. Meet the stars from TV's Gladiators! Take part in exhilarating rides and see some incredible trucks. Enjoy delicious refreshments and browse a wide variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 09:00 - 16:30
    More info for Truckfest North East
  14. The Bowes Museum and grounds

    Add Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    To ensure everyone can fully enjoy their museum experience, we’ve collaborated with three local schools from across County Durham to create new sensory packs designed to enhance your visit.
    Please ask at Reception if you would like to borrow a…

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    More info for Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum
  15. Illustration of a yellow bird with navy feather's perched on a hedge.

    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
  16. Durham Miners' Gala. Crowds enjoying the Gala outside of the County Hotel. Colliery Banners can be seen as the Bands march through the streets.

    Durham Miners' Gala 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham City

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 12th July 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025
    More info for Durham Miners' Gala 2025
  17. Close up of bicycles in a road cycle race.

    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
  18. An artist impression of Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens with title and date of event

    Add Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space and summer fun like no other.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025
    More info for Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  19. New Hall at Locomotion

    Add S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    A week-long celebration of the history of railways featuring a line-up of steam locomotives that were built or worked in the North East, as well as family activities and steam train rides.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Celebrating our Railway Heritage at Locomotion
  20. Fairy on pink flowers at Ushaw

    Add Fairy Fun at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Fairy Fun at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    Sprinkle a little magic into your May Half Term with our enchanting Fairy Fun Workshops!

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2025Open 13:30 -
    From:
    29 May 2025Open 13:30 -
    More info for Fairy Fun at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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