Things to Do in Durham
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For guaranteed fun for all the family check out our list of events taking place across the county.
Whether you are looking for things on this weekend, or looking for what's on today, we have all the amazing events for a great days out with the kids.
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Kids
Barnard Castle
Our playful Little Treasures toddler group restarts on Thursday morning’s from 10 June.
Kids
Barnard Castle
Meet new friends, learn new skills and get your creative juices flowing in this After School Club for 6 to 11 year olds.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Outdoors in grounds. Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special…
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Go wild and create an animal, a robotic mouse or a swan with our LEGO® team
Virtual Event
Legend tells of six rose coins that will bring fortune to those who find them, but they are hidden across the county! Will you be the one to track them down? Play on and see if you succeed…
Children/Family events
Shildon
ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike
Children/Family events
Peterlee
ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike.
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Every fairy needs a set of wings! Take yours and fly away to shady glade.
Children/Family events
Crook
ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike
Children/Family events
Durham
Ushaw is cast under a spell in 2022. Is there Room on the Broom? Yes! Hold onto your (witch’s) hat as this fun, family adventure takes you through magical woods, meadows, gardens and by the lake at Ushaw.
Virtual Event
Durham
Family Activities
Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.
Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…
Children/Family events
Ferryhill
ParkPlay is designed to do “what it says on the tin” - bring play to parks and green spaces, albeit play for kids and adults alike. From quick-cricket to frisbee to rounders, ParkPlay runs every Saturday morning from 9.30am and is completely free…
Arts & Crafts
Barnard Castle
If you’d like to delve into the world of art then our new monthly Saturday morning art club’s for you (1st Saturday of the month).
Guided Walk
Dalton-le-Dale, Murton
Join Jenny for a three hour stroll around the farm. Learn about safe and responsible foraging. Meet and eat wild plants, safely under Jenny’s guidance. Come away with a whole new way of seeing the wild world around you, and an appetite to learn more.
Exhibition
Durham
Join us on a twilight visit to the Oriental Museum on a Thursday until 7pm.
Festival
Barnard Castle
The Witham is holding a second weekend SUMMER FESTIVAL each Saturday and Sunday in the Garden at the rear of the Witham building. Join us for free live music.
Family Fun
Staindrop
Across the summer holidays, Raby Castle’s picturesque deer park will come to life with our seasonal trail
Children/Family events
Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
This summer we are calling out for young explorers to join us on our dinosaur discovery trail at High Force.
Local Events
Durham
Meet Saint Bede this summer through free activities and trails in the cathedral, Mondays to Saturdays 10am-4pm during the school holidays.
Children/Family events
Durham
Summer’s Sorted at Ushaw. It’s time to relax, summer is sorted here at Ushaw as we have a host of affordable wonder-filled events to make your summer the best it can be.
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