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  1. Image of The Bowes Museum surrounded by daffodils.

    Add May Family Brunch Club at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    May Family Brunch Club at The Bowes Museum

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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.

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    From:
    31 May 2022Open 10:30 -
    More info for May Family Brunch Club at The Bowes Museum
  2. Harvest Festival

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    Harvest Festival at Beamish Museum

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    Family Fun

    Beamish

    Join Beamish Museum for an Autumnal celebration on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October at their Harvest Festival.

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    From:
    12 Oct 2022to13 Oct 2022
    More info for Harvest Festival at Beamish Museum
  3. A table with Union Jack table cloth, cream scone, bottle of lemonade, bottle of wine and 2 wine glasses.

    Add Picnic in the Cloisters - Jubilee Celebrations at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Picnic in the Cloisters - Jubilee Celebrations at Durham Cathedral

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    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.

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    From:
    28 May 2022to5 June 2022Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Picnic in the Cloisters - Jubilee Celebrations at Durham Cathedral
  4. Red MG car.

    Add MG Car Display at Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    MG Car Display at Durham University Botanic Garden

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    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.

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    3 July 2022Open 10:00 - 15:00
    More info for MG Car Display at Durham University Botanic Garden
  5. 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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    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
    More info for Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
  6. Wild flowers

    Add Signs of Summer at Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Signs of Summer at Durham University Botanic Garden

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    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.

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    From:
    1 July 2022to31 July 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Signs of Summer at Durham University Botanic Garden
  7. Magnificent firework display at Kynren.

    Add Kynren Platinum Jubilee Special to your Itinerary

    Kynren Platinum Jubilee Special

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    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.

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    3 June 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Kynren Platinum Jubilee Special
  8. Jubilee Celebration Day at Ushaw. Image of the crown and Union Jack.

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    Jubilee Celebration Day at Ushaw

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    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.

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    From:
    4 June 2022
    More info for Jubilee Celebration Day at Ushaw
  9. Image of The Bowes Museum surrounded by daffodils.

    Add CorgiFest Dog Day - And Other Dogs Welcome! to your Itinerary

    CorgiFest Dog Day - And Other Dogs Welcome!

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    Dog-Friendly

    Barnard Castle

    Join us for a fabulous fun Jubilee Celebration with your four legged friends at CorgiFest.

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    28 May 2022Open 11:00 -
    More info for CorgiFest Dog Day - And Other Dogs Welcome!
  10. Bluebells

    Add Bluebell Walks at Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Bluebell Walks at Durham University Botanic Garden

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    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.

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    1 May 2022to31 May 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Bluebell Walks at Durham University Botanic Garden
  11. Cartoon image of a boy and girl with the wording Stone Age Forest School.

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    Stone Age Kids Forest School

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    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?

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    3 June 2022Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    3 June 2022Open 13:00 - 14:30
    More info for Stone Age Kids Forest School
  12. Children's tv character LOL

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    LOL Surprise Party

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    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.

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    2 June 2022Open 17:30 - 19:30
    More info for LOL Surprise Party
  13. Queen's Jubilee Gala. Image Credit: Jack Drum Arts.
Image of the Queen wearing the crown.

    Add Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground to your Itinerary

    Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground

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    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.

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    3 June 2022Open 12:00 -
    More info for Queen's Jubilee Gala at Crook Cricket Ground
  14. People enjoying Seaham Carnival on a sunny day. Image of acts on stage.

    Add Seaham Carnival Weekend to your Itinerary

    Seaham Carnival Weekend

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    Carnival

    Seaham

    Seaham Carnival weekend featuring live music, films, entertainment, stalls and attractions.

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    From:
    15 July 2022to17 July 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Seaham Carnival Weekend
  15. The Wizard of Oz at Stanley Civic Hall

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    The Wizard of Oz

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    Theatre

    Stanley

    Join Dorothy and her dog Toto as she goes on an adventure over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road.

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    From:
    28 May 2022to4 June 2022Open 13:00 - 19:00
    More info for The Wizard of Oz
  16. Raby Castle Jubilee Photo. Images of Raby Castle within The Union Jack.

    Add A Great British Jubilee Trail at High Force to your Itinerary

    A Great British Jubilee Trail at High Force

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    Forest In Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Explore the scenic woodlands at High Force to find our jubilee items which have been hidden throughout the route.

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    From:
    28 May 2022to5 June 2022
    More info for A Great British Jubilee Trail at High Force
  17. Jubilee Afternoon Tea at Lanchester Garden Centre.

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    Jubilee Afternoon Tea at Lanchester Garden Centre

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    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. 

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    From:
    2 June 2022to5 June 2022
    More info for Jubilee Afternoon Tea at Lanchester Garden Centre
  18. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Platinum in the Park at Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Platinum in the Park at Hardwick Park

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    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.

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    From:
    31 May 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Platinum in the Park at Hardwick Park
  19. Photo of Pongo Pig cast and puppets on stage.

    Add Pongo's Party! to your Itinerary

    Pongo's Party!

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    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.

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    From:
    1 June 2022Open 14:00 - 15:30
    More info for Pongo's Party!
  20. Image of the Milky Way

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    Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing

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    Stargazing Events

    Nr Mickleton

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

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    From:
    20 May 2022to27 Aug 2022
    More info for Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
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