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  1. Young girl dancing outdoors on sunny day with people dancing in the background.  Photo credit Ian Paine.

    Add IncludFEST 2023 to your Itinerary

    IncludFEST 2023

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    Sedgefield

    A free annual outdoors arts festival for deaf and disabled children, young people and their families.

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    29 July 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for IncludFEST 2023
  2. Millipedes at Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Marvellous Mini Beasts - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2023to31 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Marvellous Mini Beasts - Durham University Botanic Garden
  3. Image of a girl hugging a large teddy bear whilst enjoying a picnic.

    Add Teddy Bears' Picnic - Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Teddy Bears' Picnic - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    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.

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    14 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Teddy Bears' Picnic - Durham University Botanic Garden
  4. Cartoon image of festival with stage and wording Derwent Fest.

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    Derwent Fest 2023

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    Edmundbyers

    Derwent Fest is back for 2023, from Friday 25th to Monday 28th August.

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    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

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    25 Aug 2023to28 Aug 2023
    More info for Derwent Fest 2023
  5. Crowds enjoy show jumping at Weardale Show.

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    153rd Weardale Show 2023

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    Agricultural Show

    St. Johns Chapel

    The Wear Show returns on Saturday 26th August 2023.

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    26 Aug 2023
    More info for 153rd Weardale Show 2023
  6. Ariel view of Wolsingham Show

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    Wolsingham Show 2023

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    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.

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    From:
    2 Sept 2023to3 Sept 2023
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2023
  7. outer space galaxy

    North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2023

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    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.

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    20 Oct 2023to5 Nov 2023
    More info for North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2023
  8. Lumiere art installation City lit up lanterns, some in the shape of houses, Durham Cathedral, bit wheel.

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    Lumiere Durham

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    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.

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    16 Nov 2023to19 Nov 2023
    More info for Lumiere Durham
  9. Cinderella written in silver on a blue starry background

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    Cinderella at Gala Durham

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    Durham City

    New twists and magical turns in this retelling of one of the greatest stories ever told!

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    23 Nov 2023to6 Jan 2024

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  10. Image of a beanstalk and castle. Text reads, 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

    Add Jack and the Beanstalk at Empire Consett to your Itinerary

    Jack and the Beanstalk at Empire Consett

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    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.

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    1 Dec 2023to31 Dec 2023
    More info for Jack and the Beanstalk at Empire Consett
  11. couple admiring products on an outdoor stall at Durham City Christmas Festival.

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    Durham Christmas Festival 2023

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    Durham City

    Durham Christmas Festival will run from Friday 1st December to Sunday 3rd December.

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    1 Dec 2023to3 Dec 2023
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival 2023
  12. Frost Fest at Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre. Image of Snowflakes.

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    Frost Fest Weekend at The Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre

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    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.

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    3 Dec 2023to4 Dec 2023
    More info for Frost Fest Weekend at The Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre
  13. The flying Scotsman engine outside Locomotion railway museum in shildon, county durham.

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    The Flying Scotsman Centenary Festival - Locomotion

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    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    A celebration packed full of fun and inspiring experiences for everyone.

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    Locomotion, Shildon

    Dates

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    16 Dec 2023to2 Jan 2024
    More info for The Flying Scotsman Centenary Festival - Locomotion
  14. Image of Jenny leading a Twelfth Night Morning Orchard Wassail for a BBC Team.

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    ‘Twelfth Night’ Morning Orchard Wassail for Schools

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    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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    5 Jan 2024Open 10:00 -
    More info for ‘Twelfth Night’ Morning Orchard Wassail for Schools
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