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Summer Holidays
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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.
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- 17 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
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
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
Wild Wednesday - Fantastic Fossils
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Discover fantastic fossils around Bowlees in this family friendly outdoor activity
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Extinction - Ushaw, Historic Houses, Chapels and Gardens
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Summer Event
Bearpark, Durham
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? The exhibition…
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- 20 June 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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.
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- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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
The Pantaloons present Twelfth Night - Crook Hall Gardens
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Summer Event
Durham
Enjoy an innovative outdoor theatre performance of the classic Shakespeare play.
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Roman Life Uncovered - Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
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Children/Family events
Palace Green, Durham City
Join Out There Adventures Living History Team as they bring Roman archaeology to life, and meet our curators who will share fascinating insights into our collections.
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- 17 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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.
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- 22 July 2026to14 Sept 2026
Camp Dalton - Dalton Park
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Children/Family events
Seaham
Enjoy nostalgic activities, fresh air and good times for little and large adventurers alike. Our outdoor park located outside of Tommy Hilfiger will come alive with nature‑inspired fun, creative challenges and wholesome camp vibes, all led by our…
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- 1 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Big Science of Sound Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Workshop
Lanchester
Join us this Summer for our very first Big Science of Sound Workshop.
This session brings sound to life as children experiment with vibrations, learning how sounds are made and how they move through the air. They will even get to make their own…
Dates
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- 24 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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
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.
Dates
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- 28 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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