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Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.
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- 2 Jan 2025to8 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.
Dates
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- 4 Jan 2025to3 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
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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.
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- From:
- 12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
Middleton-in-Teesdale Farmers Market
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Farmers Market
Middleton-in-Teesdale
March to December, traditional Farmers Market in an all-weather, undercover auction mart. Free Entry. Free Parking. Dog Friendly. 40+ Fabulous Foodie Traders every month.
Dates
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- 22 Mar 2025to20 Dec 2025
Nathan Coley You Create What You Will and Tate Modern on Fire - The Bowes Museum
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Exhibition
Barnard Castle
For the first time together, The Bowes Museum hosts Nathan Coley’s works, You Create What You Will (2014) and Tate Modern on Fire (2017).
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- 14 June 2025to1 Mar 2026
S&DR200 - Fuelling the Railway Revolution
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.
Venue
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- 27 June 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum
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Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
See the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages.
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- From:
- 26 July 2025to1 Mar 2026
Personal Highlights at The Mining Art Gallery
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Talks
Bishop Auckland
Our weekly short talks are a chance for the public to not only get a deeper understanding of the artworks and artists behind them, but also the social context of life in mining communities. Every Thursday.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 28 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
The Spanish Gallery Guided Tour
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Type:
Talks
Bishop Auckland
Our knowledgeable guides offer in-depth insights and personalised attention, enhancing the experience for all visitors.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 28 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
Auckland Gardens Tour at Auckland Palace
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Talks
Bishop Auckland
Join our weekly ‘walk and talk’ sessions with our dedicated volunteers as they reveal the story behind the gardens and highlight special features. Wednesday and Saturday.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2025to29 Dec 2025
Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park
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Type:
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
A free, welcoming programme of nature-based activities designed to help you feel good, connect with others, and explore the green spaces of Auckland Palace Deer Park.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
No.42 - Creative Forum - The Auckland Project
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Local Events
Bishop Auckland
An adult group for like-minded creatives. Every Wednesday.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
No.42 - Pregnant to Preschool - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Local Events
Bishop Auckland
Pregnant to Preschool is a weekly drop-in for parents who are pregnant or with young children (0-5). Every Monday 1 – 3pm. Excluding bank holidays.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
No.42 - Young Artists’ Club - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Local Events
Bishop Auckland
Discover the works of great artists throughout history, and create your own pieces of art. Thursdays.
Venue
Dates
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- 29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition
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Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Step into the splendour of Spain’s Golden Age through the work of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - one of the most celebrated and enduring artists of his time.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
Little Dragons - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Type:
Children/Family events
Durham City
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and…
Dates
- From:
- 13 Aug 2025to17 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Guided Countryside Walks
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Type:
Guided Walk
County Durham's beautiful countryside is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and the area has a fascinating historical and geological heritage.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Sept 2025to19 Dec 2025
Bisque Pottery Workshops
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque cat or dog figurine, cast from 18th and 19th objects in The Bowes Museum's collection.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Sept 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Type:
Exhibition
Durham City
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
S&DR200 - Dressed for Departure: Fashion in the Age of Rail
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
An exhibition showcasing historic fashion, toys and artworks that reflect on how the railway reshaped lives and culture.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Sept 2025to1 Feb 2026
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