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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. Heritage Open Days Logo

    Heritage Open Days 2025

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    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2025
  2. Staff and children dressed up as Vikings at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Add Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Durham

    On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September head to Ushaw for their Viking Weekend where history comes alive!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Viking Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  3. Durham Brass 2025 Festival logo

    Durham Brass Festival 2025

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    Festival

    Durham

    BRASS is back in 2025 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 13 - 20 July, with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2025to20 July 2025
    More info for Durham Brass Festival 2025
  4. A model of a boat at The Oriental Museum

    Add Ride the Wave at The Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Ride the Wave at The Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Spot the boats in the museum and make 3D sea sculpture.

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Ride the Wave at The Oriental Museum
  5. People sitting in a carriage drawn by two beautiful black horses at Beamish Museum

    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
  6. promo poster free family fun days summer 2025 Peterlee

    Add Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    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:
    23 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day
  7. Modern Japanese bluish glass sculpture with a design based on ancient form.

    Add Exploring Ancient Japan at The Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Exploring Ancient Japan at The Oriental Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Learn about prehistoric Japan and make a clay dogu figure.

    Venue

    Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Exploring Ancient Japan at The Oriental Museum
  8. Aerial view of Ushaw Classic Car and Bike Show

    Add Ushaw Classic Car and Bike Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Classic Car and Bike Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Show / Display

    Durham

    Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for more motoring madness on Saturday 24 May 2025. Featuring hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles, live music, trade stalls and family friendly activities. What’s better than one Ushaw Classic Car & Bike…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Ushaw Classic Car and Bike Show - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  9. Summer Night Adventure 5th July 2025. Silhouette of people with their hands in the air at sunset.

    Add Summer Nights Adventure - Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Summer Nights Adventure - Adventure Valley

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Brasside, Durham

    Families looking to soak up the best of summer fun are in for a real treat this July, as Adventure Valley in Durham announces a brand-new evening experience. Summer Nights Adventure is set to be an evening filled with exciting entertainment and…

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Summer Nights Adventure - Adventure Valley
  10. Engineering and maths-related activities in front of a sign which reads, 'Crank It Up!'

    Add Crank It Up! 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Crank It Up! 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us for a host of science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities taking place over this special weekend!

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025
    More info for Crank It Up! 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  11. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    As autumn fades and winter takes hold, there's no better time to discover the fascinating world of wildfowl at Hardwick Park.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 07:00 - 09:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification
  12. A family at Beamish Museum standing with a vintage bus being driven by a Transport Engager.

    Add Summer Fun at Beamish 2025 to your Itinerary

    Summer Fun at Beamish 2025

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    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
  13. 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
  14. Jeddy Bear and Gary wearing eye masks

    Add Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and the usual pie facing madness.

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to24 July 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World
  15. The Bowes Museum and grounds

    Add Deadly Beauty from the Medicine Box Trail - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Deadly Beauty from the Medicine Box Trail - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Embark on a journey through The Bowes Museum’s galleries to learn about blood-curdling botanicals and tragic tales of the past.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2025to30 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Deadly Beauty from the Medicine Box Trail - The Bowes Museum
  16. Deer Park - a group of deer gathering under a tree

    Add Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari at Raby Castle
  17. Fringe Festival logo, colourful image of the Sanctuary Knocker

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

    Durham Fringe Festival: Durham Fringe Family Showcase

    Type

    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
  18. Painting of Old Locomotive Engine Wylam Coll from the Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University

    Add S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution to your Itinerary

    S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bishop Auckland

    This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution
  19. A line of people walking through a hay meadow

    Add National Meadows Day – Family Friendly to your Itinerary

    National Meadows Day – Family Friendly

    Type

    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
  20. Ariel view of Wolsingham Show

    Add Wolsingham Show 2025 to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Show 2025

    Type

    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
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