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Summer Holidays
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Family Activities: Brooch Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Workshop
Durham
Take inspiration from the heavenly Korean jewellery on display and make your own brooch.
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- 8 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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
Children's Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us for another exciting Bath Bomb Workshop that's perfect for keeping the kids entertained! They'll love creating their own colourful, fizzy bath bombs in this hands-on, creative session!
Dates
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
The House Cup - The Hole in Wand
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Family Fun
Seaham
The House Cup
18th July – 6th September
Five Houses. Five Locations. One House Cup.Venue
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- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 18:00
Roman Commotion - Binchester Roman Fort
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Join the Roman Commotion at Binchester Roman Fort! Charge into a weekend of Roman Army and archaeology activity at Binchester.
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- 29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
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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- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Zoolab - Hamsterley Forest
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Summer Event
Bedburn, Bishop Auckland
From spider to snakes, cockroaches and giant snails - get up close to nature in the forest!
Dates
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- 9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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
Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard.
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- 29 July 2026to26 Aug 2026
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
The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Exhibition
Staindrop
After the success of last summer's immersive experience, the Riding School will be transformed again into the Hidden Garden. The secret escape will be filmed with pastel flowers, earthy green tones, glowing tones, toad stools and a maze of mystery.
Venue
Dates
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- 4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Liz Million - Peterlee Leisure Centre
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Children/Family events
St Cuthbert's Rd, Peterlee
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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- 20 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…
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Family Activities: Pottery Painting - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Workshop
Durham
Check out some gorgeous pots at the Oriental Museum and paint your own mini pot to take home.
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
The Enchanted Bishop Auckland Lego Trail
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Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Residents and visitors can discover a world of imagination in Bishop Auckland this summer at the town’s first ever Lego trail.
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Family Fun
Durham City
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…
Dates
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- 7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Bigfoot Beats - Consett Library
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Children/Family events
Consett
Join us for an amazing interactive session with Bigfoot Arts (recommended for children aged 7-11).
Dates
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum
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Type:
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
School's out! This summer, discover a packed programme of family-friendly activities inspired by the The Bowes Museum's collection, exhibitions and beautiful parkland.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Junior Scientist - Collingwood College
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Children/Family events
Durham , Durham City
We are delighted to invite you and your child(ren) to our free Junior Scientist event at Collingwood College in August 2026. During a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon session, children can enjoy science-themed games, creative activities, virtual…
Dates
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- 25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
A Raby Reenactment - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Summer Event
Darlington
Step back into the early medieval period as we turn back the clocks and welcome Living History Group at Raby Castle. Find out what life was like in the early years of Raby Castle with fascinating demonstrations of combat skills, craft activities and…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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