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Exhibition
Durham City
This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of Archaeology, alongside objects from across Durham University and other regional museums to explore the last 10,000 years of Durham.
Family Fun
Market Place, BISHOP AUCKLAND
These ten-minute talks will look at a specific painting, theme, technique or story based on our collection. Daily 11:30 & 14:30. Included in entry to Mining Art Gallery/drop-in.
Family Fun
Peterlee
Free weekly timed 5k run, jog or walk at Cotsford Field, Horden. All welcome including children and dogs – doesn’t matter how fast or slow you may be. Every Saturday 9:00 Sat
Outdoor Adventure Activities
Redford
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge. Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.
Family Fun
Durham
Have fun discovering Durham with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy or instantly download & get curious!
Exhibition
High Street, Spennymoor
An amazing display of Norman Cornish work infused onto glass with back lighting. Also available within the Town Hall’s Bob Abley Art Gallery is the ‘Durham Miners Gala Exhibition’ by Cornish, complimented by a range of other top regional artists…
Music Event
Beamish, STANLEY
Bands at Beamish!
Exhibition
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
As part of a countywide celebration, the centenary of Cornish’s birth will be marked by a special exhibition. Co-curated by members of the local community. Residents from Spennymoor to explore Norman’s work & select their favourite paintings.
Exhibition
Spennymoor
Celebrating the centenary of Norman Cornish, this exhibition tells the fascinating story of the mural depicting the Durham Miners’ Gala, painted by the artist in 1963.
Family Fun
Shildon
It's our 15th birthday this year and we're marking the occasion with a bunch of events and activities to celebrate the past, present and future of our historic site. For updates see https://www.locomotion.org.uk/
Exhibition
Durham City
From high peaks and valleys to meandering rivers and powerful seas – see how animals have adapted to live and thrive in the varied environments of the British Isles. Free entry.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Everyone of all ages, from children to the young at heart, can see our Museum in a new way – recreate our history and collections in LEGO®! Start with building some of the objects from our collection that tell the story of John and Joséphine.
Exhibition
Durham City
Explore life in ancient Britain, from warfare to rituals, and the way Bronze Age people buried weapons and treasure in hidden hoards. Curated by the Museum and Artefact studies MA students, this exhibition gives a face to prehistoric people.
Festival
Beamish
The Great North Festival of Agriculture is a month-long celebration of the region’s rural heritage. Featuring everything from vehicles and vegetables to harvest celebrations and heritage skills, there’s plenty of fun to be had for all the family.
Family Fun
Durham
Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the garden.
Family Fun
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Come along during Heritage Open Days to pick up our special Georgian themed children's trail from the Gift Shop. Suitable for those of primary school age, the trail is free of charge and includes a themed sticker on completion. 10:00 - 16:00
Children/Family events
Durham City
Freckle Productions present
Nature
Newbiggin, Barnard Castle
Fascinating fungi workshop with mycologist Gordon Beakes and Natural England and a guided walk to High Force. Bring a packed lunch, sturdy footware and waterproofs. Hot drinks provided, booking essential.
Family Fun
DURHAM
The crossbow was invented in China. Make your own bow and arrow.
Heritage
Old Marley Hill, Tanfield
Music, dance and costumes from the forties! Experience Home Front life in wartime Britain and discover about North East collieries and railways during the 1940s.
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