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We’re celebrating a special summer of stories at Ushaw! Discover what’s in-store below.
The Wonderful World of Ladybird Books Artists – The family friendly exhibition celebrates the art of the Ladybird book artists from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Ladybird Spotting Trail – Wander around Ushaw’s magnificent House and Chapels to locate Ladybird Books.
Toy Takeover – We’ll have with heaps of track and trains for your young engineers to construct and play to their hearts content.
Summer Garden Trail – Stroll through our gardens this summer with our outdoor trail, including fun movement activities for people with energy to burn, or a peaceful prompt for those who want to take a pause.
Outdoor Games & Activities – Football goals, Giant Lawn Games, Hula Hooping, Badminton, Space Hoppers and much more.
Woodland Playpark – Explore our Woodland Playpark next to the Bounds field.
Dates throughout Summer:
Tales Tuesday | 22, 29 July | 5, 12, 19, 26 August, 11am
Join us in our brand new Ladybird Book exhibition for our weekly Tales Tuesday story time. Included with Day Pass or Membership. Find out more here.
Magical Mosaics | 22, 28 July | 12 August, 1:30pm
Come and create your own summer themed mosaic using tumbled glass in a range of shapes and colours to bring your vision to life. Pre-booking required here.
Inflatable Golf | 30 July & 21 August, 10am – 4pm
Join us for a day filled with fun as we’ll be joined by Beamish Park Golf Club with their Inflatable Golf experience. Included with Day Pass or Membership. No pre-booking required.
Summer Yoga | 24, 31 July | 6, 13, 20, 27 August, various times
Join our experienced Yoga instructor for a guided session of child-friendly Yoga in our beautiful building. Sessions funded through Sport England Movement Fund.
Pre booking required here.
Wellness Wednesdays – Guided Walks | 23, 30 July | 6, 13, 20, 27 August, various times
Come and explore Ushaw’s paths and grounds as we walk together. Included with Day Pass or Membership. No pre-booking required.
Story Stop Motion | 29 July & 19 August, 1:30pm
Join us for a super fun workshop where you will get to design, create and animate a summer themed story stop motion. Pre-booking required here.
Wonderful Weaving | 5 & 26 August, 1:30pm
Come and take part in this fun and interactive workshop where you will get to try different weaving techniques. Pre booking required here.
Puppet Creation and Story Crafting with Victoria Downes | 18 & 25 August, 10:30am
Join local author Victoria for a joyful session of puppet character creation and story crafting. Pre booking required here.
Summer Young Stitchers | 14 August, 1:30pm
Come and get crafty as you use your stitching techniques to create and take home a summer themed decoration. Pre booking required here.
Forest School (Out There Adventures) | 28 July | 11, 18 August | 1 September, 10:30am
Join experienced practitioners for adventures in our new Forest School area. Contact dave@outthereadventures.co.uk for details and to book.
Crafty Fridays | 25 July | 8, 15 August, 10am-12pm
Come and join us to make some free papercrafts inspired by our brand new exhibition The Wonderful World of Ladybird Book Artists. Included with Day Pass, or Membership. no pre-booking required.
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Find out what’s happening this week across the Culture County. From festivals and exhibitions, to sport and theatre, you’re certain to have an eventful time in Durham.
