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Outdoors & Nature

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Durham with our curated guide to outdoors and nature events.

Explore a diverse array of activities, from outdoor festivals and family adventures to nature walks and environmental workshops. Experience the wonders of wildlife, embark on outdoor fitness excursions, and participate in eco-friendly events that celebrate Durham's stunning landscapes. Join us in preserving and appreciating the outdoors, and stay connected with the latest nature-related happenings in Durham for a truly enriching experience.

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  1. Children working with staff to build bird boxes and bug hotels

    Add Homes for Wildlife Workshop - Low Barns Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Homes for Wildlife Workshop - Low Barns Nature Reserve

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Witton le Wear

    Join Durham Wildlife Trust staff in creating a variation of wildlife habitats to take home and place in your own garden!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Homes for Wildlife Workshop - Low Barns Nature Reserve
  2. A group foraging at Dalton Moor Farm.

    Add Introduction to Foraging Walk - Dalton Moor Farm to your Itinerary

    Introduction to Foraging Walk - Dalton Moor Farm

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Seaham

    An interesting and comprehensive introduction to foraging for beginners and more experienced foragers alike. Approximately 3.5 hours exploring the farm and meeting and eating the characters - the plants that is!

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    From:
    19 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
    More info for Introduction to Foraging Walk - Dalton Moor Farm
  3. A selection of images of children painting and enjoying craft activities

    Add Wildlife Watch - Rainton Meadows to your Itinerary

    Wildlife Watch - Rainton Meadows

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Houghton le Spring

    If your child cares about nature, loves exploring wild places, learning all about wildlife and making new friends, then Watch is for you!

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 13:30 - 15:30
    More info for Wildlife Watch - Rainton Meadows
  4. A moth on a flower.

    Add Coastal Nature Walk at Blackhall Rocks to your Itinerary

    Coastal Nature Walk at Blackhall Rocks

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Blackhall Colliery,

    Join us for a guided coastal wildlife walk along the Durham coast at Blackhall Rocks.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Coastal Nature Walk at Blackhall Rocks
  5. Children in Hamsterley Forest searching for stick characters on The Stickman Man Trail. Credit Forestry England Crown Copyright

    Add The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
    More info for The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  6. Aerial view of Blackhall Rocks

    Add Blackhall Rocks Beach Clean to your Itinerary

    Blackhall Rocks Beach Clean

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Blackhall Colliery

    Join us for a beach clean at Blackhall Rocks Beach and help keep our coast litter free! 

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Blackhall Rocks Beach Clean
  7. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Local musicians Julie and William bring an extra dimension to the historic gardens and hall with live performances on the third Monday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2025to20 Oct 2025
    More info for Live Music at Crook Hall Gardens
  8. People lying in the grass at Dalton Moor Farm enjoying a Mindful Morning

    Add Mindful Morning - Dalton Moor Farm to your Itinerary

    Mindful Morning - Dalton Moor Farm

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Seaham

    Start Your Day with calm intention and gentle awareness in our mindful morning session, where breath, movement, and stillness come together to set the tone for a graceful and peaceful day.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    30 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Mindful Morning - Dalton Moor Farm
  9. A group of children exploring woodland - Nature Rangers

    Add Nature Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Nature Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Bishop Auckland

    A group for 11-14 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Nature Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve
  10. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    As autumn fades and winter takes hold, there's no better time to discover the fascinating world of wildfowl at Hardwick Park.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 07:00 - 09:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: Wildfowl Identification
  11. Willow Emerald Damselfly

    Add Willow Emerald Damselfly Survey - Rainton Meadows to your Itinerary

    Willow Emerald Damselfly Survey - Rainton Meadows

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    Type:

    Nature

    Houghton le Spring

    Join local expert, Michael Coates, to survey Rainton Meadows for dragonflies, and in particular, look for willow emerald damselflies.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 13:30 - 15:00
    More info for Willow Emerald Damselfly Survey - Rainton Meadows
  12. Woman with short red hair, wearing a yellow top, birdwatching with binoculars at RSPB Saltholme. Photo Credit: Brian Morrison (rspb-images.com)

    Add Birdwatching for Beginners - RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

    Birdwatching for Beginners - RSPB Saltholme

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    Type:

    Walking Event

    Port Clarence, Middlesbrough

    Whether you're brand new to birdwatching or simply looking to brush up on the basics, join us for our relaxed, beginner-friendly birdwatching walks each month.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Birdwatching for Beginners - RSPB Saltholme
  13. Deer in the park Jake Eastham

    Add Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    Staindrop

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle's extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park's history.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025Open 10:30 -
    From:
    22 Oct 2025Open 10:30 -
    More info for Deer Park Safari - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  14. Beachgoers at sunrise on the beach in Seaham heading to the sauna

    Add Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access to your Itinerary

    Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham

    Are you an early bird? Do you like the feeling of being up and about before the rest of the world? Then join first thing on a morning to watch the sun come up on a new day, feel the sea air on your face whilst you paddle on the North Sea and marvel…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 05:15 -
    From:
    7 Sept 2025Open 05:30 -
    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 05:45 -
    More info for Sunrise SUP and Sauna - Adventure Access
  15. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Passport to Nature: Moth Trapping to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: Moth Trapping

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    Join us for a fascinating moth trapping experience as we explore the park, unveiling the incredible diversity of moth species that call Hardwick Park home. Whether you're a budding entomologist, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: Moth Trapping
  16. Aerial View of Hawthorn Dene

    Add 60 Years of Hawthorn Dene to your Itinerary

    60 Years of Hawthorn Dene

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Seaham

    Take a ramble through Hawthorn Dene with Northern Reserves Officer, Michael Andrews. Members and volunteers only.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for 60 Years of Hawthorn Dene
  17. A group of children walking in the countryside

    Add Conservation Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Conservation Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Bishop Auckland

    A group for 14 - 18 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for Conservation Rangers at Low Barns Nature Reserve
  18. Two women and three children walking around the lake at Hardwick Park

    Add Passport to Nature: Winter Wildlife Walk to your Itinerary

    Passport to Nature: Winter Wildlife Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Sedgefield

    It might be cold outside but that does not stop the wildlife at Hardwick Park! Join the education team as we explore the park's tranquil beauty, from the rustling of winter leaves to the tracks left by the park's wildlife. Whether you're a nature…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 07:00 - 09:00
    More info for Passport to Nature: Winter Wildlife Walk
  19. The North Pennines on a sunny day

    Add Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature to your Itinerary

    Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Forest in Teesdale

    A guided circular walk in celebration of the Pennine Way’s 60th anniversary starting from The Langdon Beck Hotel.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2025Open 09:30 - 14:30
    More info for Guided Walk - People, Place and Nature
  20. People enjoying wild yoga at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, surrounded swans and cygnets.

    Add Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows to your Itinerary

    Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Houghton le Spring

    Join Roy Moor for Wild Yoga, outside at Rainton Meadows. *Please note, this is not a Durham Wildlife Trust event.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows
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