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Summer Holidays
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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.
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 10:45
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
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
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
Viking Workshop - Sedgefield Library
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join Patrick for a lively and interactive Viking workshop (recommended for 5-11 year olds).
Dates
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
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
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
Viking Workshop for Children - Clayport Library
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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
Knight School - Auckland Palace and Gardens
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Join Medieval Prince Bishop Antony Bek’s ranks for an interactive outdoor adventure! Meet Antony Bek: Crusader, Knight, Prince Bishop and King in the North. Join his ranks for an interactive outdoor session, hone your battle skills and find out what…
Dates
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- 12 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:45
Summer Holidays: Knights and Dragons Family Explorer Tour - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Children/Family events
Staindrop
Join one of our castle characters this school holiday for a free family tour on the castle terrace at 11am. Explore the castle defences and work out how to attack a formidable fortress like Raby! Will the castle be captured or survive an attack?
Dates
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- 13 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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
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
Not Just a Pretty Facepaint - Langley Park Library
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Summer Event
Langley Park
Join us to get your face painted (recommended for ages 3+).
Dates
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Bigfoot Beats - Shildon Library
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Children/Family events
Shildon
County Durham Libraries, Summer Reading Challenge, 'Bigfoot Beats' at Shildon Library on Monday 10th August. Time: 10.30-11.30am.
Dates
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- 10 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition - Durham Cathedral
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Summer Event
Durham
This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Rose Window. Plan your summer day out as we explore the stories behind the cathedral's much-loved stained glass.
Dates
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- 22 July 2026to14 Sept 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
Big Foot Beats - Barnard Castle Library
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
2 Hall St, Barnard Castle
Join us for an amazing interactive session with Bigfoot Arts (recommended for children aged 7-11).
Dates
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- 10 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
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
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…
Dates
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- 22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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Dog-Friendly
Stanley
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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