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  1. Children enjoying arts and crafts at The Bowes Museum as part of the 'Little Treasures' group.

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    Little Treasures at The Bowes Museum

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    Kids

    Barnard Castle

    Our playful Little Treasures toddler group restarts on Thursday morning’s from 10 June.

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2021to15 Dec 2022
    More info for Little Treasures at The Bowes Museum
  2. Children enjoying arts and crafts at 'The After School Club' at The Bowes Museum.

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    After School Club at The Bowes Museum

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2021to15 Dec 2022
    More info for After School Club at The Bowes Museum
  3. Nature Trail at the Bowes Museum. Grounds brimming with daffodils.

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    Nature Trail at The Bowes Museum

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2021to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Nature Trail at The Bowes Museum
  4. Image of lego. Lego® Coding Workshop at The Bowes Museum.

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    Lego® Coding Workshop at The Bowes Museum

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    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Go wild and create an animal, a robotic mouse or a swan with our LEGO® team

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    From:
    26 Oct 2021to11 Dec 2022
    More info for Lego® Coding Workshop at The Bowes Museum
  5. image of a coin with wording Quest of the Rose Coins

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    Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins

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    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…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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  6. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Shildon ParkPlay

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    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

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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  7. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Easington Colliery ParkPlay

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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  8. Woodland Fairy Trail at The Bowes Museum. Image of a Fairy House hidden in the trees.

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    The Bowes Museum: Woodland Fairy Trail Outdoors in the Grounds

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    Barnard Castle

    Every fairy needs a set of wings! Take yours and fly away to shady glade.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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  9. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Crook ParkPlay

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    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

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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  10. Image of a witch on a broomstick from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s 'Room on the Broom'.

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    Room On The Broom Activity Trail at Ushaw

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    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.

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    21 Jan 2022to1 Sept 2022
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  11. The Egypt Gallery at the Oriental Museum

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    Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections

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    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…

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    From:
    21 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections
  12. Children enjoying ball sports at ParkPlay sessions.

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    Chilton Park Play

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    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…

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    31 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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  13. Colourful abstract image.

    Add Young Voices Art Club at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Young Voices Art Club at The Bowes Museum

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    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).

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2022to7 Jan 2023
    More info for Young Voices Art Club at The Bowes Museum
  14. Image of a woman walking through the forest, foraging.

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    Foraging Walk at Dalton Moor Farm

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    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.

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    From:
    19 June 2022to8 Oct 2022
    More info for Foraging Walk at Dalton Moor Farm
  15. Thursday Twilight Opening at The Oriental Museum: interior image of the museum.

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    Twilight Openings at Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Exhibition

    Durham

    Join us on a twilight visit to the Oriental Museum on a Thursday until 7pm.

    Dates

    From:
    23 June 2022to25 Aug 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Twilight Openings at Durham University Oriental Museum
  16. Image of Summer Festival logo

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    Summer Festival at The Witham

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    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.

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    From:
    25 June 2022to28 Aug 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Summer Festival at The Witham
  17. Child looking through binoculars.

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    Summer Safari Trail at Raby Castle

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    Family Fun

    Staindrop

    Across the summer holidays, Raby Castle’s picturesque deer park will come to life with our seasonal trail

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2022to4 Sept 2022
    More info for Summer Safari Trail at Raby Castle
  18. Dinosaur Discovery Trail at High Force. Children playing with dinosaurs by High Force Waterfall.

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    Dinosaur Discovery Trail at High Force

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    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.

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    From:
    1 July 2022to4 Sept 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Dinosaur Discovery Trail at High Force
  19. A child dressed as a monk. Image copyright Gavin Selby.

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    Meet Saint Bede Summer Holiday Activities

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2022to4 Sept 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Meet Saint Bede Summer Holiday Activities
  20. Two adults and two children dressed as pirates.

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    Summer Events at Ushaw

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    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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    From:
    23 July 2022to4 Sept 2022
    More info for Summer Events at Ushaw
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