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Kynren - An Epic Tale of England - 2025
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Performance
Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.
In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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- 19 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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- 26 July 2025Open 21:15 -
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- 30 Aug 2025Open 20:15 -
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
S&DR200: Coal, Canals and Carriages: The Story of Raby and the Railways
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Festival
Staindrop
Raby Castle will celebrate the year with stories associated with 19th-century inventions, including the reactions of landowners and farmers to trains, as well as how travel evolved into a privilege for the upper classes from their collections.
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- 28 June 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
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- 3 July 2025to29 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
Passport to Nature: Pond Dipping and Identification - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us for a pond dipping session as we explore the hidden aquatic world beneath the surface.
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- 25 July 2025Open 08:30 - 10:30
Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum
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Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This interactive session invites curious explorers to engage their senses and uncover how nature has inspired artist and…
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- 22 July 2025to2 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
Sensory Packs - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
To ensure everyone can fully enjoy their museum experience, we’ve collaborated with three local schools from across County Durham to create new sensory packs designed to enhance your visit.
Please ask at Reception if you would like to borrow a…Dates
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- 1 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
Free Family Summer Fun Day
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Children/Family events
Helford Road, Peterlee
Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you free Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!
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- 4 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
Passport to Nature: Bat and Moth Evening (Summer Holiday Event) - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
As the sun sets and the night comes alive, join us at Hardwick Park to explore the mysterious world of bats and moths. Discover the wonders of these nocturnal creatures, learn about the vital roles they play in our ecosystem and gain insight into…
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- 1 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
155th Weardale Agricultural Show 2025
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Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 30th August 2025.
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- 30 Aug 2025
Hardwick Holiday Club 2025 - Hardwick Park
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us this August for Hardwick Holiday Club. Each day will offer opportunities to explore and discover a range of outdoor adventures while making new friends, playing games, and learning new skills. Holiday Club will include a themed morning…
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- 11 Aug 2025to15 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:00
Derwent Fest 2025
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Festival
Edmundbyers
A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.
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- 15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
S&DR200 - All Change
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Exhibition
South Road, Durham City
Through authentic voices from letters, diaries, court papers, and other day-to-day records from their collections, The Story will uncover the impact of the Stockton & Darlington Railway on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
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- 25 May 2025to26 Jan 2026
Free Family Fun Day in Peterlee
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Family Fun
Peterlee
Looking for something exciting to do with the kids this summer? Peterlee Town Council is bringing you FREE Family Fun Days packed with entertainment, activities, and summer vibes!
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- 27 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 15:30
Durham Fringe Festival: Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and the usual pie facing madness.
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- 23 July 2025to24 July 2025Various Opening Times
Big "Bath Bomb" Science
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Children/Family events
Bargate Bank, Lanchester
This Summer we welcome back Big Science for some more exciting and fun experiments, this time centred around bath bombs.
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- 6 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30
Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden
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Children/Family events
Durham
Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.
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- 14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Family Storytelling: Magna Carta
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Children/Family events
Durham
Hear from local storyteller and writer Elizabeth Baker, as she shares original and thought-provoking tales, as you learn more about Magna Carta and the North exhibition, as history comes to life. Booking is not required.
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- 22 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 5 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 12 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
Durham Brass Festival 2025
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Festival
Durham
BRASS is back in 2025 with a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events coming to Durham from 13 - 20 July, with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.
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- 13 July 2025to20 July 2025
Passport to Nature: Moth Trapping
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Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us for a fascinating moth trapping experience as we explore the park, unveiling the incredible diversity of moth species that call Hardwick Park home. Whether you're a budding entomologist, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the…
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- 1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Hardwick Festival 2025
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Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns 15th to 17th August. The 2025 line-up will be revealed soon.
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- 15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
Dress Up at The Oriental Museum
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Children/Family events
Durham City
See a beautiful Japanese kimono and try dressing up your own mini doll.
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- 26 July 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
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