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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. Teams of eight racing at Durham Regatta on a beautiful sunny day against the backdrop of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

    Add The 192nd Durham Regatta 2025 to your Itinerary

    The 192nd Durham Regatta 2025

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Old Elvet, Durham City

    Join us for a spectacular weekend of racing and bank-side entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025to15 June 2025
    More info for The 192nd Durham Regatta 2025
  2. Woodland Walk at The Bowes Museum, with yellow daffodils lining the path.

    Add Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Take action for climate and nature this Great Big Green Week and venture through the parkland, discovering the rich ecosystem that thrives around us. Take a guided leisurely stroll around the woodland walk to identify native plants and see and hear…

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum
  3. An Adder

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Responsible Wildlife Photography Workshop to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Responsible Wildlife Photography Workshop

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Frosterley

    A workshop promoting responsible wildlife photography led by photographer and ecologist Craig Strawbridge.

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Responsible Wildlife Photography Workshop
  4. Children by a river

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Nature Camp Weekend to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Nature Camp Weekend

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Enjoy a family-friendly weekend of nature themed activities.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025to1 June 2025
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Nature Camp Weekend
  5. Close up image of Spring Gentians

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Teesdale Flora - Guided Walk to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Teesdale Flora - Guided Walk

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Teesdale

    A guided walk with botanist Lizzie Maddison who will share her knowledge about the unique combination of arctic-alpine species with others from southern Europe which make Teesdale special.

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025Open 10:30 - 13:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Teesdale Flora - Guided Walk
  6. Poster advertising walking events, image of the Blue Gentian and the guide with details of walks.

    Add Wildflower Walks for Wellbeing to your Itinerary

    Wildflower Walks for Wellbeing

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Wildflower wellbeing walks with Dr Margaret Bradshaw and Dr Geoff Herbert.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025
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    8 June 2025
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    15 June 2025
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    22 June 2025
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    6 July 2025
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    20 July 2025
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    3 Aug 2025
    More info for Wildflower Walks for Wellbeing
  7. Boy making a design/pattern with rocks

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Wild Wednesday: - Geoparks Rock to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Wild Wednesday: - Geoparks Rock

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    Type:

    Nature

    Barnard Castle

    Find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world at this family friendly event.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Wild Wednesday: - Geoparks Rock
  8. Child playing at the Plotters Forest with an adult at Raby Castle

    Add The Plotters’ Forest Little Gardeners Trail and Children’s Seed Planting to your Itinerary

    The Plotters’ Forest Little Gardeners Trail and Children’s Seed Planting

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Staindrop

    Join us at The Plotters’ Forest Outdoor Playground.  Make the most of the beautiful Spring sunshine and take part in the Little Gardeners Trail, complimentary with your Plotters’ Forest ticket.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Plotters’ Forest Little Gardeners Trail and Children’s Seed Planting
  9. Way mark showing footpath sign

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Nature Walk - High Helbeck to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Nature Walk - High Helbeck

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Brough

    Family friendly 5km circular guided nature walk around the High Helbeck estate that has recently undergone extensive nature recovery work.

    Dates

    From:
    4 June 2025Open 10:30 - 15:00
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Nature Walk - High Helbeck
  10. Looking across the allotments to Durham Cathedral

    Add St Margaret's Allotments, Churchyard and Centre Open Day to your Itinerary

    St Margaret's Allotments, Churchyard and Centre Open Day

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    There are over eighty allotment gardens to visit (open from 14.00 to 17.00), the churchyard and St Margaret's Church to explore (open from 14.00 to 17.00), and the Centre (open from 11.00 to 16.00).

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    More info for St Margaret's Allotments, Churchyard and Centre Open Day
  11. Boy holding felt snake

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Nenthead

    A family-friendly event on Sunday 25 May, 1pm to 3pm at The Hive in Nenthead, concentrating on adders in the North Pennines. Find out why adders matter and then felt your own adder to take home. To book, please visit North Pennine's NatureFest 

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Adder-ation
  12. prints of leaves and plants

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Printing Workshop to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Printing Workshop

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Alston

    Learn how to create nature-inspired prints using botanicals collected from the North Pennines in this hands-on family friendly event.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Printing Workshop
  13. 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
  14. a bee on a purple flower in a wild flower meadow.

    North Pennines NatureFest

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    Type:

    Festival

    In 2025 we are holding our second North Pennines NatureFest, packed with events that celebrate nature, heritage and the landscape in the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to8 June 2025
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest
  15. Deer at Raby Castle Park

    Add Raby Through the Lens to your Itinerary

    Raby Through the Lens

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Staindrop

    Join us for Raby Through The Lens, a relaxed and welcoming photography social held on the first Tuesday of every month.

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    1 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    More info for Raby Through the Lens
  16. People walking and looking at plants

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Saturday Stroll - NatureFest Special to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Saturday Stroll - NatureFest Special

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Westgate

    Explore the delicate balance between geology and botany whilst on a walk in Weardale.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025Open 10:30 - 14:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Saturday Stroll - NatureFest Special
  17. Female runners crossing the finish line of the Durham City Run

    Durham City Run Festival 2025

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Durham City

    The Durham City 5K and 10K races returns to Durham on Thursday 17th July 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    17 July 2025to19 July 2025
    More info for Durham City Run Festival 2025
  18. Cloth map of the world

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Geoparks Rock to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Geoparks Rock

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Blanchland

    Come along to this family friendly workshop and find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Geoparks Rock
  19. Cloth map of the world

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Geoparks Rock to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Geoparks Rock

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Brampton

    Find out what is fabulous about Geoparks around the world in this family friendly event.

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Geoparks Rock
  20. Print of leaves and plants

    Add North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Printing Workshop to your Itinerary

    North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Printing Workshop

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Allendale

    Learn how to create nature-inspired prints using botanicals collected from the North Pennines in this hands-on family friendly event.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025Open 14:30 - 16:30
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest: Family Friendly Printing Workshop
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