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Summer Holidays
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Summer Lates at High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Summer Event
Forest-in-Teesdale
Evenings Just Got Better at High Force Waterfall. Until the 7th of September we are now open daily until 8pm! Giving you more time to unwind, explore, and catch those spectacular sunset views in one of the North East’s most scenic locations.
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- 23 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
Passport to Nature: Moth Trapping
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us for a fascinating moth trapping experience as we explore the park, unveiling the incredible diversity of moth species that call Hardwick Park home. Whether you're a budding entomologist, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the…
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- 1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Wild Wednesday
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Wild Wednesday activities during the summer holidays at Bowlees Visitor Centre. Suitable for children aged five to twelve years and their families. 10.30am to 12.30pm.
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- 20 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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- 27 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
Hardwick Festival 2025
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Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
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- 15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Performance
Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
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- 16 Aug 2025Open 20:45 -
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- 23 Aug 2025Open 20:30 -
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- 30 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
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Family Fun
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.
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- 12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
S&DR200 - All Change
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Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
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- 25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
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…
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- 13 Aug 2025to17 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Family Activities: Beautiful Birds - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Family Fun
Durham City
Spot the crystal bird perching in the Silk Roads Gallery and make your own birdy mobile.
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- 30 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Adventures in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle Park and Gardens
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Children/Family events
Staindrop
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is encouraging families to journey down the rabbit hole this summer with an Alice in Wonderland inspired takeover of the castle grounds.
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- 19 July 2025to17 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Family yoga with Kalma Life: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Yoga with a twist! Dance, pretend and stretch with an imaginative yoga class.
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- 16 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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- 21 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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- 23 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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- 30 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
Summer Fun: Tales from the Rails - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Children/Family events
Beamish
This summer, step back in time and make unforgettable memories at Beamish Museum! Our summer of fun is packed with exciting activities for all ages.
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- 19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone
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Exhibition
Durham City
Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.
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- 13 June 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
Swift-Tea Party - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Children/Family events
Bargate Bank, Lanchester
Join us this "Cruel Summer" for our very first Swift-Tea - with live singing, games, dance competitions and of course meet & greet with photo opportunities.
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2025Open 17:30 - 19:00
S&DR200 - Railway Firsts at Locomotion
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Exhibition
Shildon
Home to one of largest collections of historic rail vehicles in the world, Locomotion is pulling out all the stops to commemorate S&DR200.
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- 15 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025
155th Weardale Agricultural Show 2025
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Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 30th August 2025.
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- 30 Aug 2025
Telling Tales: Making Stories Come to Life at The Oriental Museum
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Exhibition
Durham City
Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.
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- 13 June 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
Family Activities: Indus Mysteries - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Family Fun
Durham City
Uncover the mysteries of the Indus Valley civilisation, try decorating in geometric patterns and try our online Indus exhibition.
Dates
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- 22 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Wildlife Watch - Rainton Meadows
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Children/Family events
Houghton le Spring
If your child cares about nature, loves exploring wild places, learning all about wildlife and making new friends, then Watch is for you!
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- 31 Aug 2025Open 13:30 - 15:30
LGBTQIA+ Object Trail - The Bowes Museum
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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
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- 1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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