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Stacey Bone - Story Session - County Durham Libraries Summer Reading Challenge - Pelton Library
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Family Fun
Pelton Ln, Pelton
Join us for an amazing story session with Stacey Bone reading her book The Wonderful Woodlouse (recommended for ages 3-7) on Wednesday 19th August. Free, but places must be booked. Contact Pelton Library to book your place at telephoning 03000…
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- 19 Aug 2026Open 14:15 - 15:15
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.
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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.
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026
Wild Wednesday - Bowlees Visitor Centre
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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…
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- 29 July 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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.
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- 4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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
Forky Pens & Alien Goo Creations - Lanchester Garden Centre
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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
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.
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
Peterlee SOAK'D - The Pavilion
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Family Fun
Peterlee
FREE FAMILY FUN RUN IN FANCY DRESS - 2.5K OR 5K
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- 25 July 2026Open 10:00 -
Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
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Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Forest school for primary age.
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape - Gala Durham
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Children/Family events
Durham
A brand-new family musical for everyone over five.
Dates
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- 11 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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.
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- 18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
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.
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- 28 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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Festival
Durham City
Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts. Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…
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- 29 July 2026to2 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
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
The Italian Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Show / Display
Staindrop
Italian Car Show 2026 in collaboration with Auto Italia Magazine.
Dates
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- 26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail
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Family Fun
Durham
Enchanted Durham LEGO Trail – Save The Date For A Spectacular New Event
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- 1 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
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