A county with breathtaking dales, a dramatic coastline, a vale steeped in history and a vibrant city at its heart.
4/8/2021 till 4/8/2021 Den Building: Hamsterley Forest [email protected]. 17/8/2021 till 17/8/20 21 Join in the fun; use the natural mate rials you find around uk you in the forest to build yourself a den but be prepared to have it tested out for how rain proof it is while you are in it! All our leaders are DBS checked. Booking essential +44 01388 529154
Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland , DL13 3NL
9/8/2021 till 16/8/2021 Summer School: Magic Tricks [email protected]. Learn magic tricks in our worksh ops delivered by our uk favourite Magic Andrew before enjoying an afternoon of crafts and exploring the adventures of Clara exhibition. http://www.thebowesmuseu Age 7 – 12, lunch included. Please let us know of any m.org.uk special requirements.
+44 01833 690606 The Bowes Museum , Barnard Castle , DL12 8NP
28/7/2021 till 17/8/2021 The Flying Scotsman at Locomotion [email protected] Families and steam enthusiasts across the region can see world famous engine Flying Scotsman this summer https://www.locomotion.org.u for free at Locomotion in Shildon, the only chance to see k/whats-on/flying-scotsmans- the famous locomotive up close in the North East this shildon-summer year. The record-breaking A3 class Pacific locomotive, no. 60103 will go on public display at Locomotion from 28 July to 17 August. +44 0800 0478124
Locomotion, Shildon, DL4 2RE
18/8/2021 till 18/8/2021 The Wind in the Willows [email protected] Join Ratty, Mole, Badger a nd Mr Toad for an adventure k through the seasons by the Riverbank! http://www.hallgarthdarlingto n.co.uk Hall Garth Hotel & Country Club, Durham, DL1 3LU
5/8/2021 till 19/8/2021 Toga-riffic Drama and Crafts with Kids’ Summer [email protected] Sessions Toga-riffic Drama and Crafts with Kids’ Summer http://www.bishopaucklandto Sessions From gladiatorial combat to Roman mosaic wnhall.org.uk crafts, Bishop Auckland Town Hall has a horde of activities to keep youngsters entertained throughout the summer school holidays. +44 03000 269 524
Bishop Auckland Town Hall , Bishop Auckland , DL14 7NP 20/8/2021 till 20/8/2021 Bishop Auckland Music Society Concert Series 2021 [email protected]. Katherine Bryer (oboe) with Irena Ridic (piano) uk
Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN +44 01388 606075
20/8/2021 till 20/8/2021 Hayley Ellis Hosts Hilarity Bites Comedy Club [email protected] The popular Hilarity Bites Comedy Club returns to Bishop Auckland Town Hall for 2021 https://bishopaucklandtownh all.org.uk/whats-on/
Bishop Auckland Town Hall , Bishop Auckland , DL14 7NP +44 03000 269 524
21/8/2021 till 21/8/2021 Birds in the Land of Oak & Iron landofoakandiron@groundw Join local ornithologist Michael Tu rner on this guided bird ork.org.uk walk and learn how to identify by sight and sound the birds of the Lower Derwent Valley. The Lower Derwent Valley is a rich landscape of woodland, meadow and riverside, which a large variety of birds call home. With +44 01207 524898 the woodpecker, kingfisher, dipper and - of course - the iconic red kite, there is a fascinating world to explore at the Land of Oak & Iron.
Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, NE21 6RU
21/8/2021 till 21/8/2021 History Walks visitor.desk@durhamcathedr 25/9/2021 till 25/9/2021 Lace up your b oots for a guided walk of the nearby al.co.uk woodlands and riverbanks and uncover hidden histories along the way. http://www.durhamcathedral. co.uk
Durham Cathedral, Durham, DH1 3EH +44 0191 338 7178
21/8/2021 till 21/8/2021 Massaoke: Sing the Musicals [email protected] An incredible live band, giant si ng-along lyrics and the greatest musicals of all time! https://www.durhamccc.talen t-sport.co.uk/PagesPublic/pr oductbrowse/productevent.a Emirates Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR spx?productsubtype=EVNT
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1/5/2021 till 21/8/2021 Private Hire Trailer Rides at Raby Castle [email protected] See Raby from a new perspective by hiring our Tractor driven Trailer and driver for a tour of the Deer Park on http://www.raby.co.uk selected dates in Spring and Summer.
+44 (0)1833 660202 Raby Park, Staindrop, DL2 3AH
21/8/2021 till 22/8/2021 Hardwick Live Festival 2021 Hardwick Live Festival is burs ting onto the summer https://hardwickfestival.co.u circuit, after securing some of the biggest bands in k/ British music, headline acts include, Nile Rodgers and Chic and Rag 'n' Bone Man. +44 01740 620253
Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, TS21 2EH
19/5/2021 till 22/8/2021 Lu Xun's Legacy: Print Making in Modern China - [email protected] Oriental Museum c.uk Lu Xun (1881-1936) is the pen name of the revolutionary Chinese writer Zhou Shuren. Arguably one of the most https://www.dur.ac.uk/orienta important cultural figures of 20th century China, Lu Xun l.museum/contact/ was a leading left-wing writer and print-maker and a passionate critic of the cultural and political conditions in early 20th century China. Lu Xun transformed the +44 0191 334 5694 neglected art of woodblock printing, invented in China more than 1000 years earlier, making the woodblock print a weapon for social change and national resistance.
Oriental Museum (online), DURHAM, DH1 3TH
22/8/2021 till 22/8/2021 Run Durham Dalton Park 5 Miler 2021 Join us at the renowned Dalton Park to e njoy a superb 5 https://runnation.co.uk/r/dalto mile race which blends small climbs and trail paths to npark5miler-2020 add to the thrill of such a unique course. This rapid route is predominantly flat, finishing in the Dalton Park Retail Centre car park.
Dalton Park, Seaham, SR7 9HU
19/5/2021 till 22/8/2021 Silla Collection 100 Project: Durham Oriental [email protected] Museum c.uk Silla Colle ction 100 Project brings ancient Korean jewellery into the 21st century The Silla Collection 100 https://www.dur.ac.uk/orienta Project consists of 100 brooches inspired by traditional l.museum/whatson/details/?i jewellery and accessories from the Korean Silla dynasty d=48782 (57 BCE-935 CE). The Silla dynasty saw the art of metalworking reach its height with craftspeople manufacturing elaborate jewellery and crowns made +44 (0)191 334 5691 from incredibly thin sheets of gold and studded with expensive imported gems. These historic examples inspired the artist and crafts woman, Seeun Kim to create her own, modern take on the tradition.
Durham Oriental Museum , Durham , DH1 3TH
11/8/2021 till 25/8/2021 Durham Museum Family Day [email protected]. DURHAM MUSEUM OPEN FO R FAMILIES WITH uk CHILDREN http://durhammuseum.co.uk/
Durham Heritage Centre & Museum St. Mary-le-Bow, Durham, DH13ET +44 0191 384 5589
26/5/2021 till 25/8/2021 Little Dragons: Durham University - Oriental Museum [email protected] Charlotte Spink Join us every Wednesday from 10am, as c.uk we offer our under 5s Little Dragons club via free live streaming. Find out how to join in with Little Dragons https://www.dur.ac.uk/orienta online from your own home. Little Dragons is back! We l.museum/ are happy to announce that from Wednesday 26 May, Little Dragons, our group for children under 5 and their families, restarted in-person sessions at the +44 (0)191 334 5691 Oriental Museum.
Oriental Museum , Durham, DH1 3TH
24/6/2021 till 26/8/2021 The Bowes Museum: After School Club [email protected]. Meet new friends, learn new skills and get your creative uk juices flowing in this After School Club for 6 to 11 year olds. During the sessions children explore the Museum’s http://www.thebowesmuseu amazing collections through hands-on arts activities. m.org.uk Being a member of the After School Club means that you get to decide on the project focus – be it clay containers, printing patterns or Modroc models, +44 01833 690606 Everyone can vote for their favourite choice!
The Bowes Museum , , DL12 8NP
10/6/2021 till 26/8/2021 The Bowes Museum: Little Treasures [email protected]. Our playful Little Treasures toddler grou p restarts on uk Thursday morning’s from 10 June. This is a great way to introduce little ones to the Museum in a fun and exciting http://www.thebowesmuseu way. m.org.uk
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22/7/2021 till 26/8/2021 The TCR Hub: Wildlife Wonders [email protected] Wildlife Wonder sessions explore nature with families with fun activities to promote well-being. https://www.tcrhub.co.uk/abo ut-us/
TCR Hub, Barnard Castle , DL12 8TD +44 01833 690150
29/5/2021 till 28/8/2021 Gladiators: A Cemetery of Secrets at Bishop [email protected] Auckland Town Hall Gladiators: A Cemete ry of Secrets - A Touring Exhibition http://bishopaucklandtownhal Brought to You by The JORVIK Group at Bishop l.org.uk Auckland Town Hall In its first exhibition since the refurbishment, from Saturday 29 May visitors to the town hall will also be able to see Gladiators: A Cemetery of +44 03000 269 524 Secrets exhibition; a touring exhibition from the JORVIK Group of Attractions, operators of the JORVIK Viking Centre in York.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall , Bishop Auckland , DL14 7NP
7/8/2021 till 28/8/2021 Venice Welcomes Clara [email protected]. Join in the fun free celebr ations for our adventures of uk Clara exhibition and create a festive rhino eye mask or horn headdress inspired by Venetian masks. Decorate http://www.thebowesmuseu with lace, ribbon, sparkles or pompoms. m.org.uk
The Bowes Museum , Barnard Castle , DL12 8NP +44 01833 690606
21/6/2021 till 29/8/2021 Colpitts Poetry at Gala Gallery [email protected] The 45 photos in this exhibition a re the work of the late David M James, who wonderfully captured the https://galadurham.co.uk/gal atmosphere of the early venues from 1975 to 1989. They a-gallery/ not only celebrate now nationally and internationally renowned poets, especially experimental poets and small publishing presses, but the local audiences who +44 03000 266 600 supported poetry and the arts in those often difficult times.
Gala Theatre, Durham City, DH1 1WA
19/7/2021 till 29/8/2021 Durham Cathedral Museum Tours visitor.desk@durhamcathedr This unique behind-the-scenes expe rience tells the al.co.uk stories of the cathedral, including what life was like for the monks who once lived here. http://www.durhamcathedral. co.uk Durham Cathedral, Durham, DH1 3EH +44 0191 338 7178
4/8/2021 till 29/8/2021 TAN 2021 [email protected] Showcasin g the diverse creative talent of TAN artists working in Teesdale, this is the 4th collaborative annual https://thewitham.org.uk/ exhibition from TeesdaleArtNet. Including textiles, ceramics, paintings, prints, sculpture and collage, this show introduces exciting new original work. +44 01833631107
The Witham, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
26/6/2021 till 29/8/2021 The Witham: Weekender Summer Busking [email protected]. Join us this Summer for live music in The Wit ham uk garden every weekend from Saturday 26 June to Sunday 29 August. https://thewitham.org.uk/
The Witham , Barnard Castle , DL12 8LY +44 01833 631107
26/7/2021 till 30/8/2021 The Bowes Museum: Woven Dreamcatchers [email protected]. Join our free summer events celebrating our ad ventures uk of Clara exhibition. Today you can make a woven dreamcatcher inspired by her journey by land and sea. http://www.thebowesmuseu Materials can represent land, sea culture, fashion or m.org.uk climate – whatever takes you fancy! Decorate your weave with sticks, straws, leaves, ribbons and bows. +44 01833 690606
The Bowes Museum , Barnard Castle , DL12 8NP
8/3/2021 till 31/8/2021 Children's Scavenger Hunt at Raby Castle [email protected] Younger visitors to Raby can discover hidden treasures as they explore the Deer Park with our FREE Scavenger http://www.raby.co.uk Hunt. Pick up a sheet when you arrive and see how many colours, shapes, sounds and objects you can spot during your visit from a list of 20 items. The Scavenger +44 01833 660207 Hunt is included in the price of a Park and Gardens ticket.
Raby Park, Staindrop, DL2 3AH
2/8/2021 till 31/8/2021 Food and Craft Market [email protected] Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it at our weekly k Tuesday Market! http://www.southcausey.co.u k South Causey Inn , Stanley, DH9 0LS
+44 01207 235 555
12/7/2021 till 31/8/2021 Online - Summer in the City Festival [email protected] An online festival for Durham's art, mus ic, theatre throughout the summer. https://sitcfestival.org/
Online event, Durham City, DH1 3NJ +44 (0)191 334 5694
1/6/2020 till 31/8/2021 Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University https://www.dur.ac.uk/attracti ‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a ons/explorefromhome/exhibit mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and ions/wallswindows/ identity.’
Durham University (Online Event), , DH1 3LE +44 (0)191 334 2000
12/11/2020 till 31/8/2021 Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University https://www.dur.ac.uk/attracti For the renowned north-eastern artis t Norman Cornish ons/explorefromhome/exhibit MBE (1919-2014), sketching was second nature and an ions/ inherent part of his everyday life. Originally shown at Palace Green Library in 2019-20, this exhibition of little seen sketchbooks presented a new dimension to the +44 (0)191 334 2000 artist’s practice, focusing on his observations of life, landscapes, and family, revealing the inner artistic processes behind some of his most iconic works.
Durham University (Online Event), Durham, DH1 3LE
7/10/2020 till 31/8/2021 Online Exhibition: Treasures of Palace Green Library [email protected] This selection of highlights from the collection includes an Ancient Egyptian letter, rare editions of the https://stories.durham.ac.uk/t Nuremburg Chronicle and Thomas More’s Utopia, plus reasures-of-palace-green-libr ornate works by Francis Bacon and William Morris. ary/
Online, Durham City, DH1 3RN +44 0191 334 2932
21/1/2021 till 31/8/2021 Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University [email protected] Library and Collections c.uk Family Activities Here at D urham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you https://www.dur.ac.uk/4schoo whilst our venues are closed. Here are some simple craft ls/learningonline/familyactiviti activities to try at home. You don't need any special es/ equipment or materials, just paper, pens, scissors and a glue stick. You can print the templates, or you can just make your own. +44 0191 334 5694
Family Activities Online, DURHAM, DH1 3TH
2/8/2021 till 31/8/2021 Outdoor Tours visitor.desk@durhamcathedr On week days t his August delve into the history of the al.co.uk cathedral and its surrounding buildings. http://www.durhamcathedral. co.uk Durham Cathedral, Durham, DH1 3EH
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17/7/2021 till 31/8/2021 Summer of Fun [email protected] This summer, Be amish invites you to come out and play, with den building, ice cream making, adventure play and much more! We have a range of fun-filled activities lined up every day during the local school holidays, 17th July +44 0191 3704000 to 31st August.
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, Beamish, DH9 0RG
26/7/2021 till 1/9/2021 Look Out - Schools Out landofoakandiron@groundw It's nearly time for the big school summer break and we ork.org.uk have lots of fun craft activities planned for families to take part in. Each week we will have a different activity for you to take part in, including origami mobiles, seed bombs, bird feeders and planting a bean to grow at +44 01207 524898 home! Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, NE21 6RU
20/7/2021 till 1/9/2021 Summertime Fun at Adventure Valley [email protected] Get ready for Summertime Fun at Adven ture Valley! Discover an amazing family day out, jam-packed with activities, daily shows, indoor and outdoor play, and plenty of cute animals to meet. You can see why they +44 0191 386 8291 call it the North East's best family adventure park!
Adventure Valley , Brasside, DH1 5SG
21/8/2021 till 4/9/2021 Get Creative - Explore, Experiment and Play with [email protected]. Light uk Do yo u feel like everyone else comes up with the bright ideas? Well, you can find out their secret in these day http://www.thebowesmuseu long sessions with the creative thinker Dave Bramston, m.org.uk where you will explore, experiment and play with light using ceramics, glass and paper. No specialist equipment or knowledge required. +44 01833 690606
The Bowes Museum , Barnard Castle , DL12 8NP
22/5/2021 till 4/9/2021 Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens: [email protected] Sounds on the Bounds We are very excited to la unch our new events http://www.ushaw.org programme at Ushaw Historic House.
+44 0191 334 5119 Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens, Durham , DH7 9RH
6/8/2021 till 5/9/2021 Dino Maize Maze Trail at Adventure Valley [email protected] DINO MAIZE MAZE AT ADVENTURE VALLE Y, DURHAM http://www.adventurevalley.c o.uk
Adventure Valley is at Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG., Brasside, DH1 5SG +44 0191 386 8291
17/7/2021 till 5/9/2021 Eco Activities - Free Family Learning at Locomotion Find out how green you are and discover ways to reduc e https://www.locomotion.org.u your carbon footprint, look at alternatives to carbon k/ based fuels and take the eco quiz.
+44 033 0058 0058 Locomotion , Shildon, DL4 2RE
21/7/2021 till 5/9/2021 Raby Castle: Fairy Tale Story Trail [email protected] Fairy Tale Story Trail – a summer of adventure in the Walled Gardens http://www.raby.co.uk
Raby Castle , Staindrop, DL2 3AH +44 01833 660207
19/7/2021 till 5/9/2021 Teddy Bears’ Picnic Family Trail at High Force [email protected] If you go down to the woods this summer at High Force, you’ll find our Teddy Trail scattered throughout the http://www.raby.co.uk waterfall walk. Can you help Bernard Bear and his friends find their picnic sweets? Collect the clues and complete the puzzle for a summer treat from the High +44 01833 622336 Force Hotel.
High Force Hotel , Barnard Castle , DL12 0XH
7/8/2021 till 11/9/2021 11Arches Park [email protected] Epic journeys th rough time with amazing performances, spectacular shows and immersive attractions in a https://www.kynren.com/11ar beautifully landscaped open space: 11Arches Park is an ches-park unforgettable experience for all the family. Get close to nature, step back in time and lose yourself in a Viking village, experience immersive and exhilarating live action +44 01388 311813 shows. Daily schedules will ensure you get the most out of the experience and don’t miss a thing.
Flatts Farm, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SF
7/8/2021 till 11/9/2021 Kynren - An Epic Tale of England [email protected] From daylight to starlight watch lege nds come to life in a thrilling tale told on an epic scale - 2,000 years in the https://www.11arches.com/ky making. Unique in the UK, this world-class performance nren takes place on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage complete with its own lake and features hand to hand combat, daring stunts & more! +44 01388 311813
Flatts Farm, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SF
10/8/2021 till 18/9/2021 Heritage Open Days: St Helen’s Church This fine medieval Parish Church c1120, G rade I listed, https://www.heritageopenday has various memorials to the Eden family, forbears of the s.org.uk/visiting/event/st-hele Prime Minister, Anthony Eden. ns-church10
St Helen’s Church, Bishop Auckland , DL14 9EN +44 07809438340
26/6/2021 till 30/9/2021 'Coming Home' Art Exhibition: Bob Abley Art Gallery info@spennymoor-tc.gov.uk A new exhibition of work for sale by the international renowned contemporary artists Chris and Steve Rocks, https://www.spennymoor-tc.g identical twins from Spennymoor. ov.uk/
Bob Abley Art Gallery, Spennymoor, DL16 6DG +44 01388 815276
29/5/2021 till 30/9/2021 LIGHT Art Installation by Chris Levine at Durham enquiries@durhamcathedral. Cathedral co.uk From Satu rday 29th May, visitors to Durham Cathedral will be able to experience Chris Levine’s immersive art https://www.durhamcathedra installation, LIGHT. l.co.uk/
Durham Cathedral, Durham City, DH1 3EH +44 0191 338 7178
11/6/2021 till 8/10/2021 Coffee Pot Fridays at Beamish [email protected] The second Friday of each mont h 2021 marks the 150th birthday of Coffee Pot No. 1. To celebrate, the http://www.beamish.org.uk locomotive will be running on The Colliery Railway in The 1900s Pit Village on the second Friday of each month. +44 0191 370 4000
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North , Beamish, DH9 0RG
17/7/2021 till 31/10/2021 The Bowes Museum: The Adventures of Clara [email protected]. In 1738 Clara was the most famous rhinoceros in uk Europe. She travelled the world inspiring people and creating a sensation; letters, poems, songs, paintings, http://www.thebowesmuseu books and sculptures like our very own were produced. m.org.uk
The Bowes Museum , Barnard Castle , DL12 8NP +44 01833 690606
14/8/2021 till 13/11/2021 Blacksmith Workshop South Causey Inn [email protected] Create a forged masterpiece During the ses sion you will k learn traditional blacksmithing techniques with the outcome of a forged masterpiece. You will be guided http://www.southcausey.co.u through the process by Darren, who will give support k throughout, enabling you to create your very own beautifully crafted ironwork by the end of the session. +44 01207 235 555
South Causey Inn , Stanley, DH9 0LS
18/11/2020 till 18/11/2021 Online Exhibition - People Make Lumiere: The Festival Behind-the-Scenes https://www.lumiere-festival.c To mark exactly a year until th e Lumiere festival returns, om/ the online exhibition People Make Lumiere: the festival behind-the-scenes will go live on the Lumiere website on Wednesday 18th November.
Online, Durham City, DH1 3NJ
19/8/2021 till 16/12/2021 Durham Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market [email protected] In partnership with Taste Durham, this market take s place monthly on the third Thursday of each month, from https://durhammarkets.co.uk/ 9am to 4.30pm. Come and shop with local independent event/food-producers-and-cr producers and creatives from across the region – you’ll afters-market/ find food and drink, jewellery, art and photography, plants, clothing, gifts and homewares and more. +44 0191 384 6153
Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
30/5/2021 till 19/12/2021 Aurora Night: Grassholme Observatory [email protected] Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacu lar evening of celebration and socially distanced astronomy. On arrival, https://www.grassholmeobse your health and safety is our primary concern, and we rvatory.com/whats-on/aurora- have a comprehensive system in place to ensure that night/ you have a wonderful, and safe, time with us. We have also specifically reduced attendee numbers, to assist us in our efforts to keep you safe. +44 (0)345 155 0236
Grassholme Observatory, Barnard Castle , DL12 0PW
11/5/2021 till 26/12/2021 Sedgefield Racecourse 2021 Fixture List info@sedgefield-racecourse. Sedgefield Racecourse fixtures for 2021. M ore details of co.uk our exciting fixtures and theme days will be revealed soon. Some events are Behind Closed Doors: Watch http://www.sedgefield-raceco Live on Sky Sports Racing. urse.co.uk
Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield, TS21 2HW +44 01740 621925
28/5/2021 till 29/12/2021 An Introduction to Astronomy: Grassholme [email protected] Observatory Tonight’s even t promises to be a spectacular evening of https://www.grassholmeobse celebration and socially distanced astronomy. On arrival, rvatory.com/whats-on/an-intr your health and safety is our primary concern, and we oduction-to-astronomy/ have a comprehensive system in place to ensure that you have a wonderful, and safe, time with us. We have also specifically reduced attendee numbers, to assist us +44 (0)345 155 0236 in our efforts to keep you safe.
Grassholme Observatory, Barnard Castle , DL12 0PW
7/6/2021 till 31/12/2021 Colliery Railway in Operation at Beamish [email protected] Get an insight into the railway network used by colliery owners. The Colliery Railway, which has standard and http://www.beamish.org.uk narrow gauge lines, hosts demonstration shunting operations by one of the museum’s colliery locomotives. +44 0191 370 4000
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North , Beamish, DH9 0RG
26/7/2021 till 31/12/2021 Durham History Hunt Find 26 stops each offe ring a unique perspective on https://www.thisisdurham.co times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham City is m/digital/durham-history-hunt here and take in all that it offers today.
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7/7/2021 till 31/12/2021 Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins https://www.thisisdurham.co Legen d tells of six rose coins that will bring fortune to m/digital/durham-online-esca those who find them, but they are hidden across the pe-room county! Will you be the one to track them down? Play on and see if you succeed…
Online, , DH1 3EH
27/5/2021 till 31/12/2021 Gruffalo Spotters Trail [email protected] Follow the Gruffalo Spot ters trail at Hamsterley Forest, spot the signs and see what creatures you can https://www.forestryengland. find! With the amazing new Gruffalo Spotter 2 app, fun uk/hamsterley-forest/gruffalo- activity pack and trail, you’ll get to interact with all your spotters-trail favourite characters as you go in search of the Gruffalo in the deep dark wood. +44 01388 488312
Forestry England, Hamsterley Forest, DL13 3NL
6/5/2020 till 31/12/2021 Online at The Bowes Museum: Silver Swan [email protected]. How well do you know the Silver Swan? Our in -house uk swan doctor Matthew Read has some secrets he'd like to share. https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=AL-EvSKM-F4&feature =youtu.be The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
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12/11/2020 till 31/12/2021 Online British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: Contemporary Drawing from 1970 to Now https://www.dur.ac.uk/attracti Pushing Paper illustrates how artists experiment with the ons/explorefromhome/exhibit power of paper to express their ideas, pushing the ions/pushingpaper/ medium in new directions.
+44 (0)191 334 2000 Durham University (Online Event) , Durham , DH1 3LE
6/5/2020 till 31/12/2021 Online: The Bowes Museum Story [email protected]. View the story of John Bowes and hi s French wife uk Joséphine who created a magnificent chateau in rural Teesdale to house their collections of European fine and https://www.youtube.com/wat decorative art, ceramics and textiles. ch?v=Uz57DsVC8eY&featur e=youtu.be
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP +44 01833 690606
6/5/2020 till 31/12/2021 Online Tour at Bowes Museum - Norman Cornish [email protected]. John and Dorothy Cornish, son and daughter-in-law of uk the late Norman Cornish, have kindly narrated this stunning exhibition for you to enjoy. Listen to John's https://www.thebowesmuseu insight of his Dad's work and get a real understanding m.org.uk/Exhibitions/2019/N behind Norman's life. orman-Cornish-The-Definitiv e-Collection
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11/5/2020 till 31/12/2021 Online: Tour at Raby Castle Take a tour of the Castle grou nds, gardens, cafe, shop https://www.raby.co.uk/raby-c and coach yard. Just click and drag on the image below astle/virtual-tour/ and follow the hotspots! Use the 'EXPLORE' menu to visit other areas.https://www.raby.co.uk/raby- castle/virtual-tour/ +44 01833 660207
Online , Staindrop, DL2 3AH
22/6/2020 till 31/12/2021 South Causey Inn - Find Your Dream Wedding Venue [email protected] If your partner took the plunge and put a ring on it, you'll k be eager to start looking for your dream wedding venue! South Causey Inn are now doing private https://www.southcausey.co. viewings of both their wedding venues The Old Barn and uk/ The Durham Suite. (social distancing in place) Bookings can be made with the wedding team between 11 am and 3 pm Tuesday to Sunday. The team will show you +44 01207 235555 around both wedding venues and discuss wedding packages. To book your slot, please contact the South Causey Inn on 01207 235555.
Beamish Burn Road, Stanley, DH9 0LS
30/4/2021 till 31/12/2021 The Bowes Museum: Nature Trail Anytime Outdoors [email protected]. in the Grounds uk Find out more ab out the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this http://www.thebowesmuseu informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even m.org.uk create your own artworks en route by downloading special viewfinders from our website and taking a photo. +44 01833 690606
The Bowes Museum , Barnard Castle , DL12 8NP
22/3/2021 till 31/12/2021 The Bowes Museum: Woodland Fairy Trail Outdoors [email protected]. in the Grounds uk Every fairy need s a set of wings! Take yours and fly away to shady glade. http://www.thebowesmuseu m.org.uk
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7/8/2021 till 31/12/2021 The Causey Dog Walk [email protected] Are you wondering whe re to take your dog next? k
http://www.southcausey.co.u The South Causey Inn , Stanley, DH9 0LS k
+44 01207 235 555
17/5/2021 till 9/1/2022 North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New [email protected]. Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum uk The Bowes Museum is delighted to an nounce that it will be holding an exhibition from March 2021 showcasing http://www.thebowesmuseu some of the remarkable North Country quilts it has m.org.uk added to its collection over the last 20 years. North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions follows on from the hugely successful North Country +44 (0) 1833 690606 Quilts: Legend and Living Tradition, which the Museum held in 2000.
The Bowes Museum , Barnard Castle , DL12 8NP
7/8/2021 till 30/4/2022 Museum of Archaeology Gallery archaeology.musuem@durh Enjoy our new special exhibition ex ploring the rich am.ac.uk prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Durham https://www.dur.ac.uk/archae ology.museum/ Palace Green LIbrary, Durham, DH1 3RN
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