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Family Events

For guaranteed fun for all the family check out our list of events taking place across the county.

Whether you are looking for things on this weekend, or looking for what's on today, we have all the amazing events for a great days out with the kids.

Create lasting memories with your loved ones at Durham's family-friendly events. Explore a diverse array of kid-friendly activities, family festivals, and interactive outings that cater to all ages. From educational workshops to entertaining performances, Durham offers a vibrant calendar of events designed to bring families together. Stay informed about the latest family-friendly happenings, and plan your weekends with the exciting array of cultural and recreational activities that Durham has to offer.

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  1. Stitch at Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Stitch-ing Breakfast - Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Lanchester

    Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast, fun and photos with your favourite mischievous character.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2025Open 09:00 - 10:30
    More info for Stitch-ing Breakfast - Lanchester Garden Centre
  2. Someone partaking in an 'Artist Makers' session at The Bowes Museum

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    Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with the Museum’s team of artists, makers and designers in the Create Space.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2025to3 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Artist Makers - The Bowes Museum
  3. Woodland Walk at The Bowes Museum, with yellow daffodils lining the path.

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    Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Take action for climate and nature this Great Big Green Week and venture through the parkland, discovering the rich ecosystem that thrives around us. Take a guided leisurely stroll around the woodland walk to identify native plants and see and hear…

    Dates

    From:
    12 June 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
    More info for Nature Walk and Survey - The Bowes Museum
  4. A family at Beamish Museum standing with a vintage bus being driven by a Transport Engager.

    Add Summer Fun at Beamish 2025 to your Itinerary

    Summer Fun at Beamish 2025

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Stanley

    Enjoy a fantastic summer of fun at Beamish Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to1 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Summer Fun at Beamish 2025
  5. Engineering and maths-related activities in front of a sign which reads, 'Crank It Up!'

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    Crank It Up! 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Beamish

    Join us for a host of science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities taking place over this special weekend!

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025
    More info for Crank It Up! 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  6. Preston Park Museum and Grounds

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    S&DR200: Tracks of Change

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Stockton on Tees

    Following a major redevelopment, Preston Park will open its new exhibition space with Tracks of Change, a series of exhibitions exploring the impact and legacy of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for S&DR200: Tracks of Change
  7. A steam train travelling through countryside

    Add Railway 200: Great North Festival of Railways at Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

    Railway 200: Great North Festival of Railways at Tanfield Railway

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Marley Hill, Tanfield

    Celebrate Tanfield Railway’s 300th Anniversary with a Month-Long Festival!

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025to18 May 2025
    From:
    24 May 2025to26 May 2025
    More info for Railway 200: Great North Festival of Railways at Tanfield Railway
  8. People enjoy looking at a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

    Add Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Durham

    On the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
    More info for Durham Brick Show Weekend - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  9. Derwent Fest 2025 poster displaying some of the acts

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    Derwent Fest 2025

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    Type:

    Festival

    Edmundbyers

    A weekend festival of live tribute music, food and drink, and children’s activities and entertainment, set in a stunning location, not far from you. Bring all the family, including the dog, and enjoy some fun, quality time together.

    Venue

    Derwent Waterside Park, Shotley Bridge

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025to16 Aug 2025
    More info for Derwent Fest 2025
  10. Close up of bicycles in a road cycle race.

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    Consett Cycle Festival

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    Type:

    Cycling event

    CONSETT

    Consett Cycle Festival which will be taking place on Sunday 22nd June, in Consett Town Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2025
    More info for Consett Cycle Festival
  11. Locomotive outside of Locomotion's Collection Building

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    S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Shildon

    Head down to Locomotion for a summer of fun.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
    More info for S&DR200 - Summer Festival at Locomotion
  12. A young child with curly blonde hair, wearing green dungarees and a striped shirt, walks alone along a grand, ornately decorated museum hallway

    Add Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Barnard Castle

    Embark on playful bug hunt to spot artworks around the museum that feature insects, vibrant colours and striking patterns. This interactive session invites curious explorers to engage their senses and uncover how nature has inspired artist and…

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025to2 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Bug Hunt - The Bowes Museum
  13. Durham Fringe Festival 2025 - a group of singers performing on stage.

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    Durham Fringe Festival 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Durham City

    Between 23rd and 27th July 2025, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts across nine Durham City Centre venues. Audiences will be invited to explore over 110 unique acts across a programme of 270+ performances. Genres…

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to27 July 2025
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival 2025
  14. People making bath bombs at Lanchester Garden Centre

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    Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Lanchester

    Join us for another exciting Bath Bomb Workshop that's perfect for keeping the kids entertained! They'll love creating their own colourful, fizzy bath bombs in this hands-on, creative session!

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Bath Bombs Workshop - Lanchester Garden Centre
  15. An artist impression of Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens with title and date of event

    Add Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    On Saturday 28 June 2025, prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space and summer fun like no other.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025
    More info for Big Bang: A Summer Space Day - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  16. Someone holding a tortoise in their hand.

    Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham

    Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
    More info for Crazy Creatures - Durham University Botanic Garden
  17. a bee on a purple flower in a wild flower meadow.

    North Pennines NatureFest

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    In 2025 we are holding our second North Pennines NatureFest, packed with events that celebrate nature, heritage and the landscape in the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to8 June 2025
    More info for North Pennines NatureFest
  18. Children playing at The Bowes Museum

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    Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Barnard Castle

    Time for The Bowes’ youngest visitors to explore and play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2025to8 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Stay and Play - The Bowes Museum
  19. Heritage Open Days Logo

    Heritage Open Days 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage Open Days

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    More info for Heritage Open Days 2025
  20. Rosettes and date of the Durham County Show

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    Durham County Show

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Show

    nr Thornley

    The annual Durham County Show.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to6 July 2025
    More info for Durham County Show
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