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Summer Holidays
Everything to entertain your family in Durham this summer.
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Everything to entertain your family in Durham this summer.
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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…
Children/Family events
Stanley
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Pockerley Old Hall, the museum will hold 30 activities at Pockerley between 17th May and 31st December 2025.
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!
Children/Family events
Bargate Bank, Lanchester
Join us for some more hair-raising fun with another helping of our Hair Braids & Milkshakes event.
Family Fun
Blackhall Colliery
A day of carnival fun for all the family! Take part in all of our activities including: Children's funfair rides (additional charges), face painting, local treat stalls, garden games, a circus workshop & more!
Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Become a Durham Countryside Conservation Champion this Summer through our park experience.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and the usual pie facing madness.
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 30th August 2025.
Children/Family events
Station Road, Stanhope
Railway fans and families are in for a treat this summer as the legendary InterCity 125 High Speed Train (HST) makes a rare appearance on the scenic Weardale Railway.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
Show / Display
Durham
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
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+.
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…
Exhibition
Durham
This family friendly exhibition features a selection of artefacts from across the Durham University collections to help tell the stories of local folktales.
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.
Children/Family events
Durham
Hear from local storyteller and writer Elizabeth Baker, as she shares original and thought-provoking tales, as you learn more about Magna Carta and the North exhibition, as history comes to life. Booking is not required.
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.
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
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