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Summer Holidays
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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
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
50 Years of Rowley Station at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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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
Wild Wednesday - Fantastic Fossils
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Type:
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Discover fantastic fossils around Bowlees in this family friendly outdoor activity
Venue
Dates
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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
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
The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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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
Children's Bath Bomb Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
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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
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
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
Pattern and Protest - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
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…
Venue
Dates
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Galactic Crafts: Toy Story Edition - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
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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
May Half Term: Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall
Type
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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
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
Type
Type:
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
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2026
Type
Type:
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
156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026
Type
Type:
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 29th August 2026.
Dates
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- 29 Aug 2026
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
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