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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.
From outdoor concerts to cultural festivals, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the season. Discover endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment as you explore Durham's summer events. Plan your summer getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the warmth of the season.
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Family Fun
Brasside, Durham
Award Winning Adventure Valley announces hottest ticket of the Summer for August 2024. Brand new Family Fest - a festival aimed at younger families. Tribute Bands, North East showstoppers, and a festival field of new skills and workshops from circus…
Children/Family events
Durham City
See our huge Ancient Egyptian temple frieze and then make your own relief sculpture.
Children/Family events
South Road, Durham
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
Suitable for families with children aged 2+
Children/Family events
Lanchester
This Summer we welcome back Big Science for some more exciting and fun experiments, this time with a bubble twist.
Walking Event
Seaham
Join us for an outdoor walk and talk about the coastal plants that can be found at Nose’s Point, Seaham.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
Join Joseph Garcin, Inez Serrano and Estelle Ragault as they reveal their former lives and the paths.
Children/Family events
South Road , Durham
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day. Animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals to enjoy.
Festival
Sedgefield
Hardwick Festival returns on 16th to 18th August 2024. Artists already confirmed include Beck Hill, Snow Patrol and Richard Ashcroft.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us, this Summer, for another very popular Children's Beginner's Art Workshop with our resident artist Mags from PastelArt by Mags where you will learn to paint, in soft pastels, this adorable Scruffy Mutt.
Children/Family events
Blackhall Colliery
A day of carnival fun for all the family! Take part in all of our activities including: Children's funfair rides (additional charges), face painting, local treat stalls, garden games, a circus workshop & more!
Children/Family events
Durham City
See a beautiful boat on display and make your own watercolour sail boat.
Theatre
Staindrop
Friday 16th August | 7:00pm. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…
Markets
Seaham
Join us for our much-anticipated Summer Outdoor Artisan Market! Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of local creativity and flavours across a weekend of fun, as we welcome bustling stalls that will showcase the best of our region’s handcrafted…
Workshop
Lanchester
Come along and join us for an afternoon of needle felting with Leanne from Hippy Lizard.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Carla for a fun and creative morning making a beautiful doll using a recycled book.
Festival
Durham
It's all about bringing books to life for kids … and giving them great days out in the heart of Durham.
Historical
Durham
A city with so much history … so why not join a FREE walking tour to immerse yourself in the past of Durham.
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