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Summer Holidays
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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
Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day
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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!
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- 23 July 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.
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- 27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Sunken Shipwrecks at The Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Hunt for the Tek Sing shipwreck and learn how underwater archaeologists study shipwrecks.
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- 23 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Performance
Toronto, 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
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- 19 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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- 26 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Passport to Nature: Pond Dipping and Identification - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us for a pond dipping session as we explore the hidden aquatic world beneath the surface.
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- 25 July 2025Open 08:30 - 10:30
Free Family Fun Day in Peterlee
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Family Fun
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!
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- 27 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
Mysterious Mummies at The Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Learn how archaeologists study Ancient Egyptian mummies and make an x-ray of your own!
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- 25 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Hardwick Holiday Club 2025 - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us this August for Hardwick Holiday Club. Each day will offer opportunities to explore and discover a range of outdoor adventures while making new friends, playing games, and learning new skills. Holiday Club will include a themed morning…
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- 11 Aug 2025to15 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
Dress Up at The Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
Durham City
See a beautiful Japanese kimono and try dressing up your own mini doll.
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- 26 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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
Big "Bath Bomb" Science
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Children/Family events
Bargate Bank, Lanchester
This Summer we welcome back Big Science for some more exciting and fun experiments, this time centred around bath bombs.
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- 6 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30
InterCity 125 High Speed Train (HST) at The Weardale Railway
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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.
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- 17 Aug 2025
S&DR200 Celebrating Railways: Past, Present and Future at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
The highlight of the anniversary year will be Rail Futures, a celebratory festival taking place in late September and early October.
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- 1 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Exploring Ancient Japan at The Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Learn about prehistoric Japan and make a clay dogu figure.
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- 1 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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.
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- 17 Aug 2025Open 17:30 - 19:00
S&DR200 Public Art Commissions at Locomotion
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Children/Family events
Shildon
As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, two special public art installations will be unveiled in 2025, each capturing a unique story of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s legacy and its connection to the community.
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- 1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
FANtastic! at The Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Make a beautiful fan to help you stay cool over the summer!
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- 19 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
Free Family Summer Fun Day
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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!
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- 4 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
MG Car Display - Durham University Botanic Garden
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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.
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- 3 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
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