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Summer Holidays
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Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather around an indoor campsite to explore the plants and animals that thrive in the museum's surrounding parkland.
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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
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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Dates
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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Festival
Durham City
Between 29th July and 2nd August 2026, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts. Genres include theatre, music, stand-up comedy, comedy theatre, magic, spoken word, cabaret, dance, physical theatre, circus, and…
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Attelage Horse Weekend - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Family Fun
Beamish
See a remarkable carriage driving competition by the Concours d'International d'Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) take place around the museum.
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- 18 July 2026to19 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
May Half Term: Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall
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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
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.
Dates
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 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.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Pattern and Protest - The Bowes Museum
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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
Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer
Type
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Collect seeds from local wildflowers and sow in the tree and wildflower nursery at Bowlees
Venue
Dates
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Seaham Festival
Type
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Festival
Seaham
Seaham Festival – Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to19 July 2026
156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026
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Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 29th August 2026.
Dates
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- 29 Aug 2026
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
Scoops & Scales - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
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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.
Dates
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
Type
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Family Fun
Durham City
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…
Dates
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- 7 Jan 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Seaham Food Festival 2026
Type
Type:
Festival
Seaham
The festival welcomes thousands of visitors each year for two days of sun, sea, family fun and, of course, food.
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026
Breakfast with Spidey - Lanchester Garden Centre
Type
Type:
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
Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Forest school for primary age.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
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