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Summer Holidays
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Wild Wednesday - Seeds of the Summer
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Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Collect seeds from local wildflowers and sow in the tree and wildflower nursery at Bowlees
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
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Children/Family events
Meadowfield
Forest school for primary age.
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- 18 July 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
Wild Wednesday - Fantastic Fossils
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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
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.
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Snakes & Shakes - Lanchester Garden Centre
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Children/Family events
Lanchester
Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes?
If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you!Dates
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- 24 July 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 27 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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.
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- 26 July 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
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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Dates
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- 4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
156th Weardale Agricultural Show 2026
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Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 29th August 2026.
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- 29 Aug 2026
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.
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- 28 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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.
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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!
Dates
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
The House Cup - The Hole in Wand
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Family Fun
Seaham
The House Cup
18th July – 6th September
Five Houses. Five Locations. One House Cup.Venue
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 18:00
Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
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
Peterlee SOAK'D - The Pavilion
Type
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Family Fun
Peterlee
FREE FAMILY FUN RUN IN FANCY DRESS - 2.5K OR 5K
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- 25 July 2026Open 10:00 -
Seaham Food Festival 2026
Type
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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
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.
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
Peterlee Free Summer Fun Day - Peterlee & Horden Rugby Club Pitch
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Helford Road, Peterlee
Free family fun day.
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- 31 July 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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Type:
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
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
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