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Summer Holidays
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Wild Wednesday - Fantastic Fossils
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Discover fantastic fossils around Bowlees in this family friendly outdoor activity
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Workshop
Lanchester
Scoops & Scales is a hands‑on, family‑friendly experience where guests get up close with a variety of fascinating lizards before heading to Moo's Ice Cream Bar for a delicious scoop of their choice.
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Seaham Food Festival 2026
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Festival
Seaham
The festival welcomes thousands of visitors each year for two days of sun, sea, family fun and, of course, food.
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- 1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026
Alpaca Petting - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us this Summer when Fellside Alpacas return of our Alpaca Petting event.
What to expect - get the chance to get up close with some gorgeous Alpacas, feed them and learn more about these amazing animals.
Dates
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- 28 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Stacey Bone - Cornforth Library
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Children/Family events
Cornforth
Join us for an amazing story session with Stacey Bone reading her book, 'The Wonderful Woodlouse', (recommended for ages 3-7).
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Summer Festival - Locomotion
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Summer Event
Shildon
Join us for an action-packed summer of fun! Enjoy our sandy beach, take a train ride and get stuck into hands-on family activities as we celebrate the exciting world of engineering. Legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman will be visiting from 2…
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Liz Million - Bishop Auckland Town Hall
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Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
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
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- 30 July 2026Open 13:15 - 14:15
Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Workshop
Lanchester
Join us this Summer for our very first Big Science of Sound Workshop.
This session brings sound to life as children experiment with vibrations, learning how sounds are made and how they move through the air. They will even get to make their own…
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- 24 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Bugs n Stuff - Crook Library
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Children/Family events
North Terrace, Crook
Join the Bugman for a hands-on workshop with some amazing animals - cold, warm, hard, soft, rough, smooth, scaly, silky, slimy, hairy and of course tickly!
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Pattern and Protest - The Bowes Museum
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Inspired by Vivienne Westwood's iconic designs, Pattern and Protest invites participants to experiment with fabric by adding marks and messages to create their own bold response. Suitable for families with children aged 5+, the session encourages…
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Tom Bolton: Just Magic - Durham Fringe Festival
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Festival
Durham
After 4 sell-out years, Durham Fringe favourite Tom Bolton returns with his BIGGEST show yet. Bringing together the very best moments from his career alongside BRAND NEW illusions, this is a show not to be missed.
Dates
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- 30 July 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Children/Family events
Lanchester
Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes?
If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you!Dates
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity. Step into an early medieval world with Acle Re-enactment Society, and get up close to magnificent birds of prey. Get stuck into…
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- 22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Crazy Creatures - Botanic Garden
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Summer Event
Durham
Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.
Dates
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- 31 July 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
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Family Fun
Lanchester
Get ready for some Toy Story magic! Join us and Craftily Ever After for a hands‑on craft session where kids can make their own Forky Pen and mix up a pot of bright green Alien Slime. Creative, colourful, and full of character — the perfect family…
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 14:15
Viking Workshop for Children - Clayport Library
Type
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Children/Family events
Durham
Join Patrick for a lively and interactive Viking workshop (recommended for 5-11 year olds).
Viking Workshop at Durham Clayport Library, Tuesday 18th August. Time: 2.30-4.30pmDates
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Bugs n Stuff - Spennymoor Leisure Centre
Type
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Children/Family events
Spennymoor
Join the Bugman for a hands-on workshop with some amazing animals - cold, warm, hard, soft, rough,
smooth, scaly, silky, slimy, hairy and of course tickly!Dates
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- 30 July 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Family Fun
Beamish
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time periods.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Wild Wednesday - Near and Far
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Near and far - a fun outdoor activity for children aged 5 and over. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book).
Venue
Dates
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Bank Holiday Harvest Seasonal Market - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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Bank Holiday Weekend
Darlington
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated, ever-popular Harvest Market held in the stunning Riding School and Dutch Barn, expect live music, local produce, delectable food, and unique gifts for all the family and friends here at Raby Castle,…
Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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