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Everything to entertain your family in Durham this spring.
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Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Join us as we investigate the effects of insects on collection items.
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.
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
Shildon
Home to one of largest collections of historic rail vehicles in the world, Locomotion is pulling out all the stops to commemorate S&DR200.
Easter
Durham
Come and bring your imagination to life, use stop motion to animate your feathery friends.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Celebrating the 200th anniversary and artistic vision of museum co-founder, Joséphine Bowes.
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
Come and join us for drop in free papercrafts on Wednesday 16 & 23 April.
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
Stanley
This enchanting experience offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of spring, indulge in a delicious afternoon tea, and take part in a festive Easter celebration. Guests will begin their experience by boarding the charming Tanfield…
Easter
Staindrop
Families are invited to find giant, colourful eggs hidden amongst the winding paths of our Christmas Tree plantation this Easter.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, Staindrop
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