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Summer Holidays
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Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition - Durham Cathedral
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Summer Event
Durham
This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Rose Window. Plan your summer day out as we explore the stories behind the cathedral's much-loved stained glass.
Dates
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- 22 July 2026to14 Sept 2026
Not Just a Pretty Facepaint - Langley Park Library
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Summer Event
Langley Park
Join us to get your face painted (recommended for ages 3+).
Dates
- From:
- 4 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Collect seeds from local wildflowers and sow in the tree and wildflower nursery at Bowlees
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026
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Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 29th August 2026.
Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026
Viking Workshop - Sedgefield Library
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join Patrick for a lively and interactive Viking workshop (recommended for 5-11 year olds).
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Mills & Farrell - Durham Fringe Festival
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Festival
Durham
Mills & Farrell, traditional/contemporary folk duo, travel the world in pursuit of music, both the ancient and in inspiration. Coming from backgrounds of Australian rock (David Farrell) and Nova Scotian folk (Janet Mills), they use two voices and…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 17:30 - 18:15
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join in and get creative at this hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
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Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Forest school for primary age.
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Camp Dalton - Dalton Park
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Children/Family events
Seaham
Enjoy nostalgic activities, fresh air and good times for little and large adventurers alike. Our outdoor park located outside of Tommy Hilfiger will come alive with nature‑inspired fun, creative challenges and wholesome camp vibes, all led by our…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Liz Million - Newton Aycliffe Library
Type
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
Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre
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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
A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Summer Event
Darlington
Step back into the early medieval period as we turn back the clocks and welcome Living History Group at Raby Castle. Find out what life was like in the early years of Raby Castle with fascinating demonstrations of combat skills, craft activities and…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Liz Million - Peterlee Leisure Centre
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
St Cuthbert's Rd, Peterlee
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:
- 20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail
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Type:
Family Fun
Durham
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail – Save The Date For A Spectacular New Event
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
Durham Fringe Family Showcase - Durham Fringe Festival
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Festival
Durham
Sample a taste of Durham Fringe 2026 at our FREE family showcase. See up to 6 different family-friendly acts from this year's programme, squeezed into 60 minutes. The perfect event if you're not sure what to go see at this year's festival.
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026Open 13:45 - 14:45
The House Cup - The Hole in Wand
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Seaham
The House Cup
18th July – 6th September
Five Houses. Five Locations. One House Cup.Venue
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 18:00
Children's Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
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
Face Painting - Botanic Garden
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Durham
Come along and have your face painted with flowers, butterflies, glitter or animals.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
A Pilgrim’s Song - Durham Fringe Festival
Type
Type:
Festival
Durham
Marking ten years since his acclaimed song 'City of Sanctuary', Durham folk singer-songwriter Sam Slatcher presents an intimate evening of songs and stories from a modern pilgrim. Inspired by journeys of sanctuary, chance encounters on trains, and…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to30 July 2026Open 18:35 -
Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
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
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