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Things to do with kids in Sunderland & Durham
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SATURDAY ART CLUB
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 1-3pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
This Saturday Art Club is suitable for children aged 8+ with an interest in art who would like to develop their skills further. Often taking inspiration from exhibitions & artists working within the arts...
WASHINGTON YOUTH THEATRE
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 10am - 12pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
Build life-long skills in performance & confidence while making new friends! Join these weekly sessions for 8- to 12-year-olds. Develop theatre skills like presentation, improvisation & cooperation, while...
HOUGHTON FEAST
2nd-11th October 2026
Venue: Newbottle Street
Address: Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4AE
Ten days of heritage, fun & festivities. From the excitement of the fairground & the spectacle of the carnival parade to community events, exhibitions, talks, tours & a stunning fireworks display, there's...
LUXMURALIS
7th-11th October 2026
Venue: Durham Cathedral
Address: The College, DH1 3EH
Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral with an immersive light & sound show titled 'Time'. The historic interior & architecture of the cathedral will be transformed after dark by artistic projections &...
DURHAM BOOK FESTIVAL 2026
9th-11th October 2026
Venue: Durham City
Address: DH1
The festival takes place in & around the city of Durham each October. Take part in creative writing workshops, join a children’s story time, explore the mysteries of the cosmos, uncover history’s hidden...
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