Things to Do in Durham
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For guaranteed family fun look no further than Durham.
Across the county you'll find something the whole family can enjoy together, from interactive theatre productions and days down on the farm to immersive exhibitions and even forest sleepovers and much more!
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Kids
Barnard Castle
Suitable for Small Children and Toddlers through to school age. Join in activities and party games with Cinderella and Prince Charming in Café Bowes and have your photo taken with them too.
Family Fun
Beamish
Join Beamish Museum for an Autumnal celebration on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October at their Harvest Festival.
Outdoor Event
Durham City
Enjoy a summer picnic on the grass in the Cloisters every lunchtime during the week of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Show / Display
South Road, Durham City
The Durham MG Owners Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
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…
Family Fun
South Road, Durham City
Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what Signs of Summer you can discover in the Garden. This is a self-led activity and subject to availability of spotter sheets.
Performance
Bishop Auckland
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend Making History at 11Arches. Kynren – An Epic Tale of England returns to its spectacular outdoor stage to mark the historic royal event.
Family Fun
Durham
On Saturday 4th June, join Ushaw for a right royal celebration in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There will be live music, creative activities and lots of fun for all the family.
Dog-Friendly
Barnard Castle
Join us for a fabulous fun Jubilee Celebration with your four legged friends at CorgiFest.
Family Fun
South Road, Durham City
The finest display of wild bluebells is in the Spring, usually mid-May. The woods surrounding the Botanic Garden are beautiful at this time. Come and walk around at your own pace and enjoy the sights.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Bored and want something to do with the children that's low risk? Something outside and contributes to their learning then why not join us this half term for one (or all) of our forest school activity workshops?
Children/Family events
Lanchester
We are holding an LOL Surprise party with Unicorn LOL and Diva LOL. Join them both for an afternoon of fun party games and dances and of course photo opportunities with both dolls. All the fun will then be rounded off with a children's buffet.
Bank Holiday Weekend
Crook
Join us at Crook Cricket Club for a fun filled day of live music, dance, comedy street theatre performances, storytelling, a royalty themed fancy dress parade with prizes, traditional stalls and more to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Carnival
Seaham
Seaham Carnival weekend featuring live music, films, entertainment, stalls and attractions.
Theatre
Stanley
Join Dorothy and her dog Toto as she goes on an adventure over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road.
Children/Family events
Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Explore the scenic woodlands at High Force to find our jubilee items which have been hidden throughout the route.
Food & Drink
Lanchester, Durham
You are cordially invited to join us at Lanchester Garden Centre for a Jubilee Afternoon Tea available 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th June.
Children/Family events
Sedgefield
Join us to take part in this celebratory session for the Queens Platinum Jubilee with stories, creative activities, games and a trail for you to enjoy.
Let our activities get you ready for a week of Jubilee celebrations.
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Featuring the voices of Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis from CBeebies as Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow. With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Pongo's Party is a family show particularly suitable for 2 – 7 year olds.
Stargazing Events
Nr Mickleton
Tonight's event promises to be a spectacular evening of astronomy.
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