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Experience the vibrancy of spring with our handpicked selection of spring events in Durham.
From blooming flower festivals to outdoor concerts, immerse yourself in the season's charm and energy. Discover a world of excitement and cultural enrichment as you explore Durham's spring events. Plan your spring getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the beauty of the season.
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Easter
Durham City Centre
The Easter Bunnies have hidden all of Bertie's Easter Eggs, and he needs your help to find them!
Family Fun
Sedgefield
Cheeky Chicks Trail, Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April. Price: £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
Exhibition
Durham
Drawing on Ushaw Library’s rich and varied natural history holdings, The Discovery of Birds illuminates the development of bird art and ornithology from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century.
Easter
Durham
Don’t miss all the extra fun at Adventure Valley this Easter Holidays. Visit the spectacular undercover Easter Garden, follow the ‘Egg-cellent’ Bunny Adventure to earn a chocolate treat and meet the Easter Bunny! Plus, meet our Adorable Baby Animals…
Easter
Beamish
Travel back in time at Beamish Museum to discover how Easter was celebrated in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s with a whole host of egg-citing activities.
Easter
Durham
Easter Trail: Burrowing Bunnies, Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April 2025. Price: £1 per trail sheet, purchase from café during opening hours.
Easter
The College, Durham
Holy Week is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, the holiest week of the Christian year as we celebrate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year Holy Week begins on 13 April, Palm Sunday and ends 20 April, Easter…
Easter
Seaham
Looking for the perfect way to spend your Easter break and Bank Holiday weekend? Head to Dalton Park for a fun-filled day out with the whole family.
Guided Walk
A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.
Guided Walk
Step into Crook Hall Gardens' past on a guided tour.
Easter
Bishop Auckland
Our popular Egg Hunt returns for another year of festive fun throughout the Easter holidays!
Family Fun
Stanley
Join us at South Causey Inn for our Scarecrow Festival, running from Thursday, 17th April to Monday, 28th April! This exciting event is perfect for families, friends, and scarecrow enthusiasts of all ages.
Easter
Marley Hill, Tanfield
Join us for a fun-filled Easter weekend at Tanfield Railway’s Easter Eggstravaganza, taking place on 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st April 2025! As part of our Tanfield300 celebrations, this event combines the magic of steam train rides with…
Easter
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Crook Hall Gardens on an Easter trail.
Easter
Beamish
Join us as we celebrate the traditions of Easter, with lots of egg-cellent activities!
Easter
Staindrop
Celebrate Easter with a wonderful mix of food, crafts, and fun for all ages. Over the Easter weekend, explore a vibrant array of local food stalls offering delicious treats, freshly prepared meals, and seasonal delights that will satisfy every…
Easter
Station Road, Stanhope
Easter Express, a family-friendly railway adventure packed with springtime fun and festive activities for all ages, returns to Weardale Railway.
The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
Easter
Bishop Auckland
Families are in for a treat this Easter as Auckland Palace welcomes the Easter Bunny to Bishop Auckland, bringing a whole host of exciting activities for all ages to enjoy.
Easter
Stanley
This Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025, step into a storybook experience with an enchanting horse-drawn carriage ride through the stunning countryside from South Causey Inn to the historic Causey Arch. Feel the magic as you’re welcomed by none other…
Easter
Durham City
Commemorate the coming of The King to Durham Cathedral by creating your own Maundy Money to give to someone special in your life.
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