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  1. Image of a witch on a broomstick from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s 'Room on the Broom'.

    Add Room On The Broom Activity Trail at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Room On The Broom Activity Trail at Ushaw

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    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.

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    From:
    21 Jan 2022to1 Sept 2022
    More info for Room On The Broom Activity Trail at Ushaw
  2. Locomotion Steam Traction Engine

    Add Kilburn's Warehouse Open Day at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Kilburn's Warehouse Open Day at Locomotion

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    Heritage Open Days

    Shildon

    This is your chance to venture inside Kilburn's Warehouse and learn about this building's fascinating history. 

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    10 Sept 2022to11 Sept 2022Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Kilburn's Warehouse Open Day at Locomotion
  3. Image of the Milky Way

    Add Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing to your Itinerary

    Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing

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    Nr Mickleton

    Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.

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    From:
    19 Aug 2022to31 Aug 2022
    More info for Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
  4. Marquee on Palace Green with Durham Cathedral in background.

    Add Community Fun Day to your Itinerary

    Community Fun Day

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    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Community Fun Day will bring together a variety of activities and clubs from County Durham in one place for an event which is free and open for all to enjoy.

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    From:
    29 Oct 2022
    More info for Community Fun Day
  5. Scenic Outdoor Theatre: ‘Nana Rabbits Cake-Off’

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    Scenic Outdoor Theatre: ‘Nana Rabbits Cake-Off’

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    Durham

    Nana Rabbit's Cake-off! Join Nana Rabbit and her friends as they re-enact her most famous adventure yet; The Quest for the Whisk of Destiny!

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    26 July 2022to31 July 2022Open 12:00 - 13:00
    More info for Scenic Outdoor Theatre: ‘Nana Rabbits Cake-Off’
  6. Much Ado About Murder at Raby Castle. Black and white images of cast.

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    Open Air Theatre: Much Ado About Murder at Raby Castle

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    Theatre

    Staindrop

    This summer outdoor theatre returns to Raby.

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    25 Aug 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Open Air Theatre: Much Ado About Murder at Raby Castle
  7. Chapel and Fire Garden at Gibside. Credit Andrew Ogilvy Photography

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    Christmas at Gibside

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    Gateshead

    Featuring enchanting illuminations choreographed to a festive soundtrack, the family friendly trail returns to the Georgian garden between 2 December 2022 and 1 January 2023.

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    2 Dec 2022to1 Jan 2023Open 16:30 - 22:00
    More info for Christmas at Gibside
  8. couple admiring products on an outdoor stall at Durham City Christmas Festival.

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    Durham Christmas Festival 2022

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    Durham

    Durham Christmas Festival 2022 will run from Friday 2nd December to Sunday 4th December, 2022.

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    2 Dec 2022to4 Dec 2022
    More info for Durham Christmas Festival 2022
  9. Smiling people at the start of a race partaking in the Durham City Run Festival.

    Durham City Run Festival 2022

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    Durham

    Take on the historic streets of Durham for a midsummer evening of racing in the Prince Bishops Durham City Run. Make sure you follow Events of the North on social media to be the first to know!

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    15 July 2022to16 July 2022
    More info for Durham City Run Festival 2022
  10. Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    Bishop Auckland

    Travel through time and watch legends come to life.Two thousand years of history, myth and legend rush by in 90 minutes.

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    6 Aug 2022to10 Sept 2022

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  11. St Margaret's Allotments - Open Garden for NGS

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    St Margaret's Allotments - Open Garden for NGS

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    Durham

    Visit over 100 allotments spread across 5 acres set against the spectacular backdrop of Durham Cathedral

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    10 July 2022Open 13:30 - 17:30
    More info for St Margaret's Allotments - Open Garden for NGS
  12. Heritage Open Days Logo

    Heritage Open Days 2022

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    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

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    9 Sept 2022to18 Sept 2022
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2022
  13. Image of leaves and nature.

    Add Half Term Kids' Club at Dalton Moor Farm to your Itinerary

    Half Term Kids' Club at Dalton Moor Farm

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    Dalton-le-Dale, Murton

    Fun and learning in nature for kids and parents in a small group.

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    25 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Half Term Kids' Club at Dalton Moor Farm
  14. Image of lego. Lego® Coding Workshop at The Bowes Museum.

    Add Lego® Coding Workshop at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    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
  15. A teddy bear holding a patchwork fabric flag

    Add Flag Making Workshops at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Flag Making Workshops at Durham Cathedral

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    Workshop

    Durham

    Learn how to make a fabric patchwork rainbow flag using the Japanese method of 'boro'. Workshop suitable for families with children aged 7+.

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    From:
    1 Aug 2022Open 10:00 -
    More info for Flag Making Workshops at Durham Cathedral
  16. Children next to pumpkins at Raby Castle.

    Add Raby Castle Halloween Trail to your Itinerary

    Raby Castle Halloween Trail

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    Halloween

    Staindrop

    This half term join us at Raby Castle for a spooktacular Halloween Trail. Collect an activity sheet and see what hidden creatures you can find.

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    15 Oct 2022to30 Oct 2022Open 10:00 -
    More info for Raby Castle Halloween Trail
  17. Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa exterior on a clear day.

    Add Classic Movie Night - Dirty Dancing to your Itinerary

    Classic Movie Night - Dirty Dancing

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    Seaham

    This summer we’ll be screening classic movies under the stars.

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    28 Aug 2022Open 18:30 -
    More info for Classic Movie Night - Dirty Dancing
  18. image of a coin with wording Quest of the Rose Coins

    Add Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins to your Itinerary

    Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins

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    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
    More info for Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
  19. Man holding an insect.

    Add Marvellous Mini Beasts at Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Marvellous Mini Beasts at Durham University Botanic Garden

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    South Road, Durham City

    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.

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    From:
    1 Aug 2022to31 Aug 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Marvellous Mini Beasts at Durham University Botanic Garden
  20. Photo of characters in front of a full moon for The Witham's Halloween Pantomime

    Add Halloween Spooktacular! The Witham to your Itinerary

    Halloween Spooktacular! The Witham

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    Barnard Castle

    Tom Rolfe Productions can't wait to present their latest TREAT full of plenty of TRICKS this Halloween.

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    28 Oct 2022Open 13:00 -
    More info for Halloween Spooktacular! The Witham
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