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  1. LEGO vehicle on a desk ready to race

    Add Lego Wedo 2 Robotics and Coding Workshop to your Itinerary

    Lego Wedo 2 Robotics and Coding Workshop

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Take part in a 90 minute session exploring coding and make a moving LEGO vehicle to race in the galleries. A popular and competitive workshop designed for children over the age of 6.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2022Open 10:30 - 15:00
    From:
    3 Sept 2022Open 10:30 - 15:00
    From:
    24 Sept 2022Open 10:30 - 15:00
    More info for Lego Wedo 2 Robotics and Coding Workshop
  2. Delicious treats at Weardale Show. Image of Afternoon Tea - a selection of scones, sandwiches and tarts.

    Add 152nd Weardale Show 2022 to your Itinerary

    152nd Weardale Show 2022

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    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    Weardale

    Planning is well underway by the Weardale Agricultural Society for the 152nd Weardale Show on 27th August 2022 for a bigger and better show than ever.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2022
    More info for 152nd Weardale Show 2022
  3. Image showing the words 'Wolsingham Show' and a silhouette of a rooster depicted against rolling hills at sunrise.

    Add Wolsingham Show 2022 to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Show 2022

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Wolsingham

    An amazing, fun packed weekend of agricultural life.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2022to4 Sept 2022
    More info for Wolsingham Show 2022
  4. Printed flower design

    Add Printing Workshop - Lino to your Itinerary

    Printing Workshop - Lino

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Explore pattern layouts and create a unique design to be used in any interior setting in this workshop run by the textile artist Susie Davis.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2022Open 13:00 - 15:30
    More info for Printing Workshop - Lino
  5. The Bowes Museum decorated for Halloween

    Add Dracula Theatre to your Itinerary

    Dracula Theatre

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Barnard Castle

    Celebrate 125 years of Dracula with Don't Go into the Cellar theatre company.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Oct 2022Open 18:00 -
    More info for Dracula Theatre

Ongoing Events

  1. Beautiful artwork on pots depicting scenes from Hong Kong.

    Add Journey in Colour - School Holiday Activities - Urban to your Itinerary

    Journey in Colour - School Holiday Activities - Urban

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    The technique this week is build as our Journey in Colour activities explore the greys found in city scapes. Let's reach for the sky and build some awesome 3D city scapes.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2022to18 Aug 2022Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    18 Aug 2022Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Journey in Colour - School Holiday Activities - Urban
  2. Images of Pup Patrol characters.

    Add Pup Patrol Family Brunch Club to your Itinerary

    Pup Patrol Family Brunch Club

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Join in activities with Pup Patrol in Cafe Bowes and have your photo taken with them too.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2022Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Pup Patrol Family Brunch Club
  3. Image taken from film poster for 'Benediction' showing a close up of Jack Lowden.

    Add Film: Benediction (12A) at The Witham to your Itinerary

    Film: Benediction (12A) at The Witham

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    Type:

    Film

    Barnard Castle

    A complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War, Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden / Peter Capaldi), a soldier decorated for his bravery on the battlefield, became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Film: Benediction (12A) at The Witham
  4. Image of the Milky Way

    Add Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing to your Itinerary

    Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Nr Mickleton

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

    Dates

    From:
    19 Aug 2022to31 Aug 2022
    From:
    2 Sept 2022to30 Sept 2022
    More info for Dark Sky Astronomy and Stargazing
  5. Floral Japanese designs on pots.

    Add Journey in Colour - School Holiday Activities - Delicate to your Itinerary

    Journey in Colour - School Holiday Activities - Delicate

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Discover how to print this week as our Journey in Colour activities explore delicate colours founds in plants and flowers in Japanese art. Let's get messy using a mixture of Styrofoam and Block Printing techniques.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2022Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    23 Aug 2022to25 Aug 2022Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Journey in Colour - School Holiday Activities - Delicate
  6. Photo of man in top hat and tails throwing a cucumber sandwiches.

    Add The Importance of Being Earnest (8+) at The Witham to your Itinerary

    The Importance of Being Earnest (8+) at The Witham

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Barnard Castle

    From the creators of The HandleBards, comes a fantastically wild(e) new production, ripping up the recipe book and celebrating silliness.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for The Importance of Being Earnest (8+) at The Witham
  7. Much Ado About Murder at Raby Castle. Black and white images of cast.

    Add Open Air Theatre: Much Ado About Murder at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Open Air Theatre: Much Ado About Murder at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Staindrop

    This summer outdoor theatre returns to Raby.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2022Open 19:00 -
    More info for Open Air Theatre: Much Ado About Murder at Raby Castle
  8. Two patterned vases.

    Add A Taste of Japan Late to your Itinerary

    A Taste of Japan Late

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Barnard Castle

    A late evening Japanese style, listen to our guest speaker on Japanese art, followed by the wonderful taste of Japanese cuisine in Cafe Bowes.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2022Open 18:45 - 21:00
    More info for A Taste of Japan Late
  9. Cinema poster of Andre Rieu, standing over an image of Maastricht in the evening.

    Add André Rieu: Happy Days Are Here Again to your Itinerary

    André Rieu: Happy Days Are Here Again

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Barnard Castle

    The wait is over! After 2 long years, maestro André Rieu is performing from his hometown of Maastricht once again! We are proud to present André's brand-new summer concert – Happy Days are Here Again!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2022Open 19:00 - 22:00
    More info for André Rieu: Happy Days Are Here Again
  10. Image of someone stargazing outdoors on a beautifully clear night.

    Add Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory

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    Type:

    Stargazing Events

    Nr Mickleton

    In the middle of half term what better way to get the kids into astronomy and science – interactive talks will be held in the classroom which allow the children to see and touch rocks from space – meteorites. Booking essential.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2022Open 18:00 -
    From:
    10 Sept 2022Open 18:00 -
    From:
    24 Sept 2022Open 18:00 -
    More info for Family Astronomy at Grassholme Observatory
  11. Image of a neon pink ring containing inner green and orange rings also against a black background.

    Add Journey in Colour - Bright at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Journey in Colour - Bright at The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    The technique this week is GLOW as our Journey in Colour activities explore the bright lights and neons found in Las Vegas. Let's make some dazzling artwork with glow in the dark neon paint.

    Venue

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2022Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    30 Aug 2022to1 Sept 2022Open 10:30 - 15:30
    More info for Journey in Colour - Bright at The Bowes Museum
  12. Crowds of people visiting Harvest Seasonal Market at Raby Castle.

    Add Harvest Seasonal Market at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    Harvest Seasonal Market at Raby Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Staindrop

    Our harvest seasonal markets will feature treats, gifts and produce from handpicked suppliers.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2022to29 Aug 2022
    More info for Harvest Seasonal Market at Raby Castle
  13. Image of Billy Pearce.

    Add Funny Way To Be - Billy Pearce: "Live" to your Itinerary

    Funny Way To Be - Billy Pearce: "Live"

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Barnard Castle

    A National treasure, and without doubt one of Britain's most talented and best loved comedians, multi award winner Billy Pearce has won just about every comedy award.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Sept 2022Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Funny Way To Be - Billy Pearce: "Live"
  14. Image of a display of antiquated dresses.

    Add Young Creators Art Club - Recycling Fashion to your Itinerary

    Young Creators Art Club - Recycling Fashion

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Learners will take a journey through a timeline of fashion and textiles and create a response through up cycling and recycling.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2022Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Young Creators Art Club - Recycling Fashion
  15. The Bowes Museum

    Add Autumn Wreath making to your Itinerary

    Autumn Wreath making

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    Create a beautiful seasonal decoration for your home in this guided workshop. No experience necessary and all materials provided.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2022Open 14:00 - 17:00
    More info for Autumn Wreath making
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