Things to Do in Durham
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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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Festival
Sedgefield
A free annual outdoors arts festival for deaf and disabled children, young people and their families.
Family Fun
Durham
Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what Marvellous Mini Beasts you can discover in the Garden. This is a self-led activity, and subject to availability of spotter sheets.
Nature
Durham
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
Festival
Edmundbyers
Derwent Fest is back for 2023, from Friday 25th to Monday 28th August.
Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Wear Show returns on Saturday 26th August 2023.
Agricultural Show
Wolsingham
Celebrate the county’s farming life at England’s oldest and Durham’s biggest open-air Agricultural show. A jam-packed weekend of family-friendly entertainment.
Stargazing Events
The seventh North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run from 20th Oct – 5th Nov 2023 during the Autumn half term, with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.
Festival
Lumiere is the UK’s leading light festival. The free-to-attend, four-day event will take place from 16-19 November 2023 in Durham.
Pantomimes
Durham City
New twists and magical turns in this retelling of one of the greatest stories ever told!
Pantomimes
Consett
Empire Consett’s smash hit family pantomime returns with favourite Leah Bell and full supporting cast, presenting a story of never-ending magic for 2023.
Festive Shopping
Durham City
Durham Christmas Festival will run from Friday 1st December to Sunday 3rd December.
Christmas and New Year
Winlaton Mill,
A weekend of festive themed activities, with a selection of family-friendly crafts, live music and delicious food and drinks to enjoy from our cafe.
Children/Family events
Shildon
A celebration packed full of fun and inspiring experiences for everyone.
Locomotion, Shildon
Nature
Dalton le Dale, Murton
Join us for a special Schools Wassail of our Orchards. Wassailing is an ancient tradition for blessing orchards to encourage a good apple harvest. The celebration involves Ivy, music, dance, toast and Wassail Punch Suitable for all age groups, this…
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