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Summer Holidays
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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 - 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
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join in and get creative at this hands-on workshop for children aged 5 and over.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
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Performance
Bishop Auckland
Step into Kynren, a live action outdoor theatre spectacular that immerses you in 2000 years of history on an epic scale.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre
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Type:
Family Fun
Newbiggin
Forage for food to cook on the campfire at Bowlees Visitor Centre, 29 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season, identify plants that can be used in recipes and make dips and fillings for your bread on a stick around…
Venue
Dates
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- 29 July 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather around an indoor campsite to explore the plants and animals that thrive in the museum's surrounding parkland.
Dates
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- 21 July 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Children/Family events
Lanchester
Start your morning with a spectacular superhero treat at Breakfast with Spidey — a fun‑filled, family‑friendly event where everyone's favourite web‑slinger swings in to make breakfast unforgettable.
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 10:45
Summer of Fun 2026: Step into Stories at Beamish Museum
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Summer Event
Beamish
Pick up an activity book from the Entrance, choose from six adventures and enjoy a journey through Beamish from the perspective of a person from the past.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
May Half Term: Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall
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Family Fun
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Breathe in the fresh summer air and stomp into a prehistoric world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall. Our brand‑new Discover Dinosaurs Trail is waiting for little explorers who love big adventures and fascinating history.
Dates
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- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Galactic Crafts: Toy Story Edition - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Arts & Crafts
Lanchester
Join us for a Toy Story craft day packed with creativity! Make your own Alien Key Ring, build an Etch‑A‑Sketch–inspired frame, and design a personalised Toy Story Room Sign. Three crafts, endless fun.
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail
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Family Fun
Durham
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail – Save The Date For A Spectacular New Event
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
Type:
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…
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 14:15
50 Years of Rowley Station at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
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Heritage
Beamish
Celebrate 50 years of Rowley Station at Beamish with this special event.
Dates
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- 25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Durham Brass Festival 2026
Type
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Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2026 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 12 - 19 July.
Dates
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- 12 July 2026to19 July 2026
Polynesian Princess Breakfast - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast, fun and photos with your favourite Polynesian Princess.
Dates
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- 19 July 2026Open 09:00 - 10:30
Peterlee SOAK'D - The Pavilion
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Peterlee
FREE FAMILY FUN RUN IN FANCY DRESS - 2.5K OR 5K
Dates
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- 25 July 2026Open 10:00 -
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
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- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Derwent Fest 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Edmundbyers
A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
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