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SWIMMING LESSONS WITH EVERYONE ACTIVE

1st January-31st December 2025

Venue: Sunderland

Address: SR1-SR6

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Hetton Community Pool and Wellness Centre, Houghton Sports Centre, Silksworth...

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DURHAM CATHEDRAL NATURE TRAIL

31st January-31st December 2025

Venue: Durham Cathedral

Address: The College, DH1 3EH

Website: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk

This nature trail has been developed with local school children to help you explore the woodlands & riverbanks around the cathedral. Look out for animals, birds, trees & flowers on your way round....

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WWT WASHINGTON APP

11th March-31st December 2025

Venue: WWT Washington Wetlands Centre

Address: NE38 8LE

Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington

Browse the NEW WWT Washington app – your digital pocket journey to enjoy before, during and after a visit. Download from Apple & Google Stores now & get 10% off admission.

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DURHAM CATHEDRAL NATURE TRAIL

31st January-31st December 2025

Venue: Durham Cathedral

Address: The College, DH1 3EH

Website: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk

This nature trail has been developed with local school children to help you explore the woodlands & riverbanks around the cathedral. Look out for animals, birds, trees & flowers on your way round. The...

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SATURDAY ART CLUB

1st February-31st December 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Arts Centre Washington,

Address: NE38 8AB

Website: www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/arts-centre-washington/whats-on/

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...

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WASHINGTON YOUTH THEATRE

1st February-31st December 2025

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Arts Centre Washington,

Address: NE38 8AB

Website: www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/arts-centre-washington/whats-on/

Weekly sessions for 8-12 years olds to practice & develop their theatre skills, increase confidence, & make new friends! £6 per child. Book at sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/washington-youth-theatre.

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ARBEIA ROMAN FORT

31st March-28th September 2025

Venue: Arbeia Roman Fort

Address: Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

Website: www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne & was a key garrison & military supply base to other forts along Hadrians Wall. Step into the fort & immerse yourself in the world of the Romans...

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SHAKESPEARE RECOVERED

4th April-2nd November 2025

Time: 11am-4pm

Venue: Durham University Palace Green Library

Address: DH1 3RN

Website: www.dur.ac.uk/palace.green

In December 1998, the Durham First Folio, a copy of William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, was stolen along with six other items while on display in Cosin’s Library. In 2008, a badly...

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LLOYD OF THE FLIES WETLAND BUG HUNT

5th April-1st June 2025

Time: 10am-5.30pm

Venue: WWT Washington Wetlands Centre,

Address: NE38 8LE

Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington

Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd & his new friend Dart the dragonfly. Follow the trail to help them find Lloyd's friends & family & make their way to the bug hotel. Use the Lloyd...

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CAMEL CARAVAN

24th-24th May 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Oriental Museum

Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

Website: www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum

Be inspired by the new community exhibition & make your own cute camel art. Free event.1-3pm.

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DURHAM PRIDE

24th-25th May 2025

Venue: Durham City Centre,

Address: DH1 3NJ

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/durham-pride-2025-tickets-1214518600829

Get ready to celebrate love & diversity at Durham Pride 2025 - a weekend filled with music, fun, & acceptance for all! Full details online.

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USHAW CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW

24th-24th May 2025

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Ushaw Historic House

Address: Woodland Rd, Durham DH7 9RH

Website: www.ushaw.org

A spectacular day celebrating motoring history with an incredible collection of vintage, classic, & custom cars and motorcycles from across the decades. Live DJ, delicious street food & drink. Free event...

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GLASS PAINTING

26th-26th May 2025

Time: 10-10.45am & 12-12.45pm

Venue: National Glass Centre

Address: Liberty Way, SR6 0GL

Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com

Paint your designs on glass tiles to take home. Ages 4+. £5pp. Book online.

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CLAY TILES

27th-27th May 2025

Time: 10-11am & 2-3pm

Venue: National Glass Centre

Address: Liberty Way, SR6 0GL

Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com

Create your own clay tile using pattern & texture. Ages 4+. £5pp. Book online.

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BLOOM ROOM

28th-28th May 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Oriental Museum

Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

Website: www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum

Visit the Bloom Room & decorate the amazing giant flowers - perfect for budding artists. Free event.1-3pm.

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DEER PARK SAFARI

28th-28th May 2025

Time: 10.30am

Venue: Raby Castle,

Address: Staindrop, DL2 3LH

Website: www.raby.co.uk/events

Enjoy a scenic tour of the Deer Park, guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will share fascinating insights about the deer & the park’s history. Observe herds of red & fallow deer, learn about their behaviours,...

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GLASS FUSING

28th-28th May 2025

Time: 10-11am

Venue: National Glass Centre

Address: Liberty Way, SR6 0GL

Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com

Use glass fusing techniques to create create your own glass fused tile using pattern and texture.Ages 6+. £12pp.Book online.

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MOVING, GROOVING LANDSCAPES

28th-28th May 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Address: SR1 1PP

Website: www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk

Bring Sheila Fell’s glorious landscapes, animals & people to life in this drawing & animation workshop with animator Sheryl Jenkins. £4 per child, accompanying adults free. Book online.

Theatre & Cinema

TOM GATES' EPIC STAGE SHOW

28th-28th May 2025

Time: 1 & 3.30pm

Venue: Gala Theatre Durham,

Address: DH1 1WA

Website: www.galadurham.co.uk.

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, this brand new Stage Show comes to Gala Durham bringing alive the illustrations & music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! Tickets from£15.50,...

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T-SHIRT PRINTING

29th-29th May 2025

Time: 10am

Venue: National Glass Centre

Address: Liberty Way, SR6 0GL

Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com

Design your own T-shirt using potato & vegetable printing. Ages 4+. £10pp. Book online.

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CRYPT CURSES

30th-30th May 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Oriental Museum

Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

Website: www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum

Discover some spooky curses from around the world & make a lucky charm. Free event.1-3pm.

Arts & Crafts

GLASS PAINTING

30th-30th May 2025

Time: 10-10.45am & 12-12.45pm

Venue: National Glass Centre

Address: Liberty Way, SR6 0GL

Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com

Paint your designs on glass tiles to take home. Ages 4+. £5pp. Book online.

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MAY CROWNS

30th-30th May 2025

Time: 11am & 1.30pm

Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Address: SR1 1PP

Website: www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk

Join a sensory scavenger hunt in Mowbray Park to explore & collect natural materials to decorate a May crown. Free. Drop in activity, no pre-booking required.

Theatre & Cinema

FLOWERS & FRIENDSHIPS BRACELETS

31st-31st May 2025

Time: 6pm

Venue: Empire Theatre Consett

Address: DH8 5AB

Website: www.empireconsett.co.uk/

The Ultimate Pop Concert to celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment including tributes to Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo & Sabrina Carpenter. Tickets £22.50.

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RAILWAY 200 FAMILY DAY

31st-31st May 2025

Time: 11am-1pm

Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Address: SR1 1PP

Website: www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk

Railway200 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway in 2025 – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to explore rails’ crucial role in national life. Drop in to explore objects & archives...

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SKETCH UP!

31st-31st May 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Oriental Museum

Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

Website: www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum

Try some easy drawing & tracing techniques & draw like a pro! Free event.1-3pm.

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TUESDAY MUSEUM CLUB

3rd-3rd June 2025

Time: 10-11.30am

Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Address: SR1 1PP

Website: www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk

The Tuesday Museum Club is Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens a monthly session for home educated families with children aged 5 – 11 years old. It takes place on the first Tuesday of each month & is...

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SUNDERLAND FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

6th-8th June 2025

Time: 10am-9pm

Venue: Sunderland

Address: SR1

Website: www.mysunderland.co.uk/article/30579/Food-Drink-Festival-2025

The Sunderland Food & Drink Festival is back! From local food & produce to a continental street market, plus a jam-packed music & entertainment line-up for a fun-filled weekend! More details online

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BEAT BUILDERS

7th-7th June 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Oriental Museum

Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

Website: www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum

Spot a giant drum & make one of your very own! Free event.1-3pm.

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AMULET MAKING WORKSHOP

14th-14th June 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Venue: Oriental Museum

Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

Website: www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum

Learn about amulets & talismans & make your own pendant. Free event.1-3pm.

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DURHAM REGATTA 2025

14th-15th June 2025

Venue: City Boathouse,

Address: Green Lane, DH1 3JU

Website: www.durham-regatta.org.uk

The 192nd Durham Regatta. A spectacular weekend of racing & bank-side entertainment. The Durham Regatta not only offers a spectacular weekend of thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for...

Theatre & Cinema

HAMILTON

17th June-26th July 2025

Venue: Sunderland Empire

Address: SR1 3EX

Website: http://sunderlandempire.net.

This is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War & helped shape the very foundations...

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CONSETT CYCLE FESTIVAL

22nd-22nd June 2025

Venue: Consett Town Centre,

Address: DH8 5AB

This is a free family event with live entertainment, music, stalls, stunt shows & of course the cycle race! The highlight of the day will be the men's & women's Tour de Reservoir race starting & finishing...

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BIG BANG - A SUMMER SPACE DAY

28th-28th June 2025

Venue: Ushaw Historic House

Address: Woodland Rd, Durham DH7 9RH

Website: www.ushaw.org

Prepare for lift-off! Ushaw is blasting into orbit for a one-day cosmic celebration of science, space & summer fun like no other. Whether you’re a mini astronaut, seasoned stargazer, or just curious...

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SUNDERLAND ARMED FORCES WEEKEND

28th-29th June 2025

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: Seaburn & Roker,

Address: SR6

Website: www.mysunderland.co.uk/article/31649/Sunderland-Armed-Forces-Weekend

Head down to Seaburn Recreation Ground for a weekend celebrating the Armed Forces, Veterans, Cadets & their Families. There will be a vast array of Military Vehicles spanning over 100years from the UK...

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DURHAM COUNTY SHOW

5th-6th July 2025

Time: 9am-5pm

Venue: Durham County Show

Address: Showfield Thornley, DH6 3LY

Website: www.durhamcountyshow.com

The annual Durham County Show with so much to see & do over the show weekend. Be sure to keep checking the website for updates on all the events. Adults £10, Child £5, Family £25.00.

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DURHAM MINERS GALA 2025

12th-12th July 2025

Time: From 8.30am

Venue: Durham Market Place,

Address: DH1

Website: www.durhamminers.org/gala

The Durham Miners' Gala is the world's greatest celebration of community, international solidarity, & working class culture. It is a unique & inspiring spectacle.  Beautiful banners celebrating the region’s...

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ACTIVE SUNDERLAND BIG BIKE RIDE

13th-13th July 2025

Time: 9am-4pm

Venue: Beacon of Light,

Address: SR5 1SN

Website: www.mysunderland.co.uk/bigbikeride

Take the family on a 5 mile traffic free led ride, attempt a 12-mile adventure, stretch your legs on the 20-miler or challenge yourself to the 38-mile route (approx route distances).. Cycle through a mixture...

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