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Looking for family fun activities to do in Durham? Then look no further, keep the whole family entertained on your visit to Durham.
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Festival & Events Organisers
Durham
Exciting News: The 2024 Durham Fringe Festival is back and ready to amaze, delight and entertain from July 24-28! Now in its 4th year, it's the North East's biggest recognised fringe festival – featuring the best in dance, drama, magic, music,…
Family Fun
Staindrop
Come on our Raby Castle quest and explore the beautiful interiors while completing our family activity trail. Do you know how many sides the Octagon Drawing Room has? Or how many paintings of horses you can count in the Small Drawing Room?
Activity Centre
Belmont, Durham City
Infinite Air offers a great day out for the whole family, with an Infinite Tots area suitable for babies and tots (age 6 months- 6 years) and high energy and exciting activities for both children and adults, including top of the range Inflatables.
Walking Route
Hamsterley Forest
Join Superworm and friends on their brand-new adventure at Hamsterley Forest. Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest. The new self-led trail features…
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Barnard Castle
Grassholme Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.
Watersports Centre
Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham
Adventure Access Activities include-
Stand Up paddle Boarding - Kayaking - Dragon Boating - Open Canoeing
Coastal or River!
For groups such as-
• DRAGON BOAT RACING • DURHAM CITY PADDLING
• PADDLE AND BRUNCH • SUNRISE PADDLE AND BREAKFAST
•…
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Stanhope
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
Attraction
Barnard Castle
Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.
Family Fun
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Join Zog on his magical forest adventure at Forestry England’s Hamsterley Forest.
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Family Fun
Sedgefield
Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there.
Activity Centre
Spennymoor
The Axe House Spennymoor is a family fun business founded in 2020 by brothers Chris and Callum Tingle.
The Axe House was built in the 2020 lockdown and opened in August 2020. We wanted to build a unique family fun venue. We have the UK's…
Festival & Events Organisers
Bishop Auckland
Baccanalia produces festivals and events in South Durham, offering premier experiences in social revelry and creative entertainment. We have loads going on from Cultural Festivals to Cabaret Nights with something for everyone.
Walking
Sedgefield
Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app. The free Love Exploring mobile app features digital treasure hunts, suitable for all ages. In one of the most popular,…
Durham City
Bishop Auckland
Durham City
Newton Aycliffe
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