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  1. A child holding some corn in the maze

    Add Gigantic Maize Maze at Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Gigantic Maize Maze at Adventure Valley

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Brasside

    A gigantic Maize Maze has opened at Adventure Valley, the environmentally friendly attraction has opened for a sixth consecutive year.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to1 Sept 2025
    More info for Gigantic Maize Maze at Adventure Valley
  2. A family enjoying arts and crafts at Ushaw

    Add Summer Holidays at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Summer Holidays at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    We’re celebrating a special summer of stories at Ushaw!

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Summer Holidays at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  3. Families enjoying the facilities at Wharton Park

    Add Active Fridays at Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    Active Fridays at Wharton Park

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Primary school aged children in receipt of free school meals can take part in free fitness activities and games at Wharton Park Active Friday workshops over the summer holiday period.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to29 Aug 2025
    More info for Active Fridays at Wharton Park
  4. Photography by Claire Collinson. Larger-than-life, soft recreations of an animal

    Add Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    See the museum’s renowned ceramic collection re-imagined into a vibrant and interactive experience for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025to1 Mar 2026
    More info for Pippa Hale: Pet Project - The Bowes Museum
  5. A brass band performing in the 1900s Town Bandstand at Beamish Museum with crowds watching.

    Add Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Tap your foot along to the sound of brass bands at Beamish Museum, who will be performing tunes in The 1900s Town bandstand from 2pm - 4pm. 

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Brass Bands - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  6. Children exploring the Maize Maze at Thorpe Farm Centre

    Add Maize Maze to your Itinerary

    Maize Maze

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Embark on an exciting hunt through our 4-acre trail. Our Maize Maze is brand new for 2025 with twists, turns and dead ends!!

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Maize Maze
  7. Two children walking the trail

    Add Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Forest in Teesdale

    Visit High Force Waterfall this summer and enjoy the Little Bees’ Trail — a brand-new, nature-inspired activity for children, included free with your waterfall admission.

    Venue

    High Force Waterfall, Forest-in-Teesdale

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Bumble Bee Safari Trail - High Force Waterfall
  8. Ted-Holloway-Testing-for-Gas-1956-oil-painting

    Add Personal Highlights at The Mining Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    Personal Highlights at The Mining Art Gallery

    Type

    Type:

    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

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Personal Highlights at The Mining Art Gallery
  9. External view of The Spanish Gallery

    Add The Spanish Gallery Guided Tour to your Itinerary

    The Spanish Gallery Guided Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Talks

    Bishop Auckland

    Our knowledgeable guides offer in-depth insights and personalised attention, enhancing the experience for all visitors.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Spanish Gallery Guided Tour
  10. Flowers in Auckland Palace Garden

    Add Auckland Gardens Tour at Auckland Palace to your Itinerary

    Auckland Gardens Tour at Auckland Palace

    Type

    Type:

    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

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Auckland Gardens Tour at Auckland Palace
  11. Exhibition at the Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project

    Add Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition

    Type

    Type:

    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

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Spanish Gallery - Murillo: Master of the Golden Age Exhibition
  12. Two girls drawing at the Young Artists' Club - The Auckland Project

    Add No.42 - Young Artists’ Club - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    No.42 - Young Artists’ Club - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Local Events

    Bishop Auckland

    Discover the works of great artists throughout history, and create your own pieces of art. Thursdays.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for No.42 - Young Artists’ Club - The Auckland Project
  13. A group of women with pushchairs going for a walk in the sunshine

    Add No.42 - Pregnant to Preschool  - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    No.42 - Pregnant to Preschool - The Auckland Project

    Type

    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

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for No.42 - Pregnant to Preschool - The Auckland Project
  14. Group of people taking part in a creative workshop at No. 42 - The Auckland Project

    Add No.42 - Creative Forum - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    No.42 - Creative Forum - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Local Events

    Bishop Auckland

    An adult group for like-minded creatives. Every Wednesday.

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for No.42 - Creative Forum - The Auckland Project
  15. A cartoon image of children and adults enjoying an outdoor activity at Auckland Palace Deer Park

    Add Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park to your Itinerary

    Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park

    Type

    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

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hearth Outdoors at Auckland Palace Deer Park
  16. Crook Hall gardens

    Add Gardens trail: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Gardens trail: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Embark on an adventure through the gardens and learn more about the colourful array of flowers and plants all around you.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025to3 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Gardens trail: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
  17. Cartoon image of a group of people sitting around a table playing musical instruments

    Add Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through…

    Venue

    The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Folk at the Hearth - The Auckland Project
  18. Flying Scotsman at Locomotion Winter 2023 - Science Museum Group

    Add Flying Scotsman Experiences at Locomotion to your Itinerary

    Flying Scotsman Experiences at Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    From 5 August Flying Scotsman is back at Locomotion this summer—what memories will you make with the famous locomotive?

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for Flying Scotsman Experiences at Locomotion
  19. 1900s Pit Village band hall

    Add Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2025to9 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  20. People enjoying wild yoga at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, surrounded swans and cygnets.

    Add Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows to your Itinerary

    Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows

    Type

    Type:

    Wellness Event

    Houghton le Spring

    Join Roy Moor for Wild Yoga, outside at Rainton Meadows. *Please note, this is not a Durham Wildlife Trust event.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Wild Yoga at Rainton Meadows
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