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Everything to entertain your family in Durham this spring.
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Easter
Durham
Gather together to illustrate your own drawstring backpack, and make a pair of binoculars and some bird feeders before going off on your own ornithological adventure in Ushaw’s grounds.
Easter
Beamish
Join us as we celebrate the traditions of Easter, with lots of egg-cellent activities!
Exhibition
Station Road, Darlington
An exhibition looking at the engineering innovation that inspired Stephenson, the father of the railways, leading to the opening of Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Durham’s World Heritage Day will see a range of exciting and interactive activities happening in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Palace Green.
Easter
Staindrop
This Easter, we are offering a range of free daily activities for the whole family at the Deer Park and Gardens. From fun outdoor experiences to exploring the beautiful surroundings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Fun spring-themed activities including nest building, hunting for eggs and playing games to discover fascinating facts about birds and their eggs.
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…
Family Fun
Sedgefield
Spring is awakening at Hardwick Park, and there's no better way to greet the season than with an early morning stroll through the park.
Children/Family events
Durham
Come and see the new-born lambs during March and April. We have several different breeds of sheep which will lamb over 8 weeks. Feed the pet lambs and see the fluffy Easter chicks, as well as all the usual farm activities.
Workshop
Barnard Castle
Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you.
Easter
Staindrop
Celebrate the arrival of Easter with a leisurely stroll through our Spring Animals Trail.
Children/Family events
Durham
Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.
Easter
Houghton Le Spring
Its cuteness overload this Easter at Down at the farm, Houghton Le Spring! Get ready for lots of new life as we welcome newborns for the season!
Show / Display
Shildon
In April, Locomotion, in partnership with Shildon Model Railway Club, will host a model railways show featuring a range of different layouts and displays.
Easter
Durham
All young stitchers are invited to come and make felt hanging bird decorations.
Easter
Durham City Centre
The Easter Bunnies have hidden all of Bertie's Easter Eggs, and he needs your help to find them!
Nature
Staindrop
Enjoy a scenic tour of Raby Castle’s extensive Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer and the park’s history.
Easter
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Crook Hall Gardens on an Easter trail.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Sonic Pond Dipping with the Great UK WaterBlitz. Listen underwater and become a citizen-scientist for the day!
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.
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