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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.
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 10:45
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
Junior Scientist - Collingwood College
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Children/Family events
Durham , Durham City
We are delighted to invite you and your child(ren) to our free Junior Scientist event at Collingwood College in August 2026. During a 2.5-hour morning or afternoon session, children can enjoy science-themed games, creative activities, virtual…
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- 25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
School's out! This summer, discover a packed programme of family-friendly activities inspired by the The Bowes Museum's collection, exhibitions and beautiful parkland.
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- 18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
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
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).
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Bugs n Stuff - Crook Library
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Children/Family events
North Terrace, Crook
Join the Bugman for a hands-on workshop with some amazing animals - cold, warm, hard, soft, rough, smooth, scaly, silky, slimy, hairy and of course tickly!
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Big Sweetie Science - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Workshop
Lanchester
Join us this Summer for the return of our Big "Sweetie" Science Workshop.
The children will explore different science areas using sweets. Every child will make their own pot of sherbet and a chemistry mocktail, making fizzy reactions.
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- 24 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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!
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
Front Row: Making Westwood - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join designer and Northumbria University Fashion Professor Emma Jane Goldsmith for insights into the cut and construction methods of Vivienne Westwood.
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
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
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
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
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.
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- 10 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Family Activities: Brooch Workshop - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Workshop
Durham
Take inspiration from the heavenly Korean jewellery on display and make your own brooch.
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- 8 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
Not Just a Pretty Facepaint - Stanley Library
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Family Fun
Front St, Stanley
Join us to get your face painted (recommended for ages 3+).
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Family Activities: Pottery Painting - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Workshop
Durham
Check out some gorgeous pots at the Oriental Museum and paint your own mini pot to take home.
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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…
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- 12 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:45
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
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