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Durham, The Culture County
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Summer Festival - Locomotion
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Summer Event
Shildon
Join us for an action-packed summer of fun! Enjoy our sandy beach, take a train ride and get stuck into hands-on family activities as we celebrate the exciting world of engineering. Legendary locomotive Flying Scotsman will be visiting from 2…
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Summer Holidays at The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
School's out! This summer, discover a packed programme of family-friendly activities inspired by the The Bowes Museum's collection, exhibitions and beautiful parkland.
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- 18 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Summer of Fun 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Family Fun
Beamish
Throughout the summer holidays, experience a variety of engaging activities across the museum’s different time periods.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Summer of Fun 2026: Step into Stories at Beamish Museum
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Summer Event
Beamish
Pick up an activity book from the Entrance, choose from six adventures and enjoy a journey through Beamish from the perspective of a person from the past.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
The House Cup - The Hole in Wand
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Family Fun
Seaham
The House Cup
18th July – 6th September
Five Houses. Five Locations. One House Cup.Venue
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- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 18:00
Free Cricket Summer Programmes - Durham Cricket
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Summer Event
Chester-le-Street
Durham Cricket Foundation, with support from Accenture and ECB is running a number of free one-day and two-day holiday camps with food for children aged 5-11 during the summer holidays.
Dates
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- 20 July 2026to1 Sept 2026
Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition - Durham Cathedral
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Summer Event
Durham
This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Rose Window. Plan your summer day out as we explore the stories behind the cathedral's much-loved stained glass.
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- 22 July 2026to14 Sept 2026
Art as Protest: A Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Workshop - The Bowes Museum
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Workshop
Barnard Castle
Fashion isn’t just what you wear – it’s a statement. A form of protest. Explore pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s collection and uncover how she used fashion to challenge power and how you can use creativity to make your voice heard.
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to26 Aug 2026
Camp Dalton - Dalton Park
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Children/Family events
Seaham
Enjoy nostalgic activities, fresh air and good times for little and large adventurers alike. Our outdoor park located outside of Tommy Hilfiger will come alive with nature‑inspired fun, creative challenges and wholesome camp vibes, all led by our…
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Sunflower Trail - East Grange Farm
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Summer Event
Durham
Welcome to our 12-acre field bursting with 2,000,000 sunflowers! That's the equivalent of strolling through a field stretching across 7 football pitches!
Dates
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- 15 Aug 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Brick Fairytales, Enchanted Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland Town Hall
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Council is pleased to announce the Brick Fairy tales, Enchanted Bishop Auckland Competition which will open on Monday 17th August 2026, until Sunday 30th August 2026. Step into a world of Fairy tales and discover enchanting…
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
The Enchanted Bishop Auckland Lego Trail
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Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Residents and visitors can discover a world of imagination in Bishop Auckland this summer at the town’s first ever Lego trail.
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
Nature Spotters - The Bowes Museum
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Gather around an indoor campsite to explore the plants and animals that thrive in the museum's surrounding parkland.
Dates
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Viking Workshop for Children - Clayport Library
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Children/Family events
Durham
Join Patrick for a lively and interactive Viking workshop (recommended for 5-11 year olds).
Viking Workshop at Durham Clayport Library, Tuesday 18th August. Time: 2.30-4.30pmDates
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Stacey Bone - Story Session - County Durham Libraries Summer Reading Challenge - Pelton Library
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Family Fun
Pelton Ln, Pelton
Join us for an amazing story session with Stacey Bone reading her book The Wonderful Woodlouse (recommended for ages 3-7) on Wednesday 19th August. Free, but places must be booked. Contact Pelton Library to book your place at telephoning 03000…
Dates
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- 19 Aug 2026Open 14:15 - 15:15
Liz Million - Peterlee Leisure Centre
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Children/Family events
St Cuthbert's Rd, Peterlee
Love drawing? Join us to take part in a lively and interactive draw-along with the fabulous Liz Million
Suitable for all ages as long as you can sit and hold a pencil!Dates
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- 20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Open Air Theatre - Illyria - The Pirates of Penzance - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Summer Event
Darlington
Set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle, join Illyria Theatre for a lively open-air performance of the much-loved comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance. This family-friendly event is perfect for children of all ages, offering an afternoon of…
Dates
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 18:30 -
Recipes, Remedies & Raby - A Taste of History - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Workshop
Darlington
Step inside Raby’s historic medieval kitchen and explore the rich, surprising and sometimes delicious story of how plants shaped life at the Castle – not only on the plate, but also in healing and household medicine.
Dates
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Medieval Mayhem - Auckland Palace and Gardens
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Summer Event
Bishop Auckland
Back by popular demand, Medieval Mayhem returns for a second year with a full day of free, family-friendly activity. Step into an early medieval world with Acle Re-enactment Society, and get up close to magnificent birds of prey. Get stuck into…
Dates
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- 22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Meet the Maker - Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Summer Event
Darlington
Join us for a special Meet the Maker event with Anice Neville, founder of Yorkshire-based floral studio Opulence and the Beetle, and discover the inspiration, artistry and imagination behind her contribution to the Castle in Bloom installation.
Dates
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- 22 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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