Monsters come in all shapes and sizes and you can find out about them at this new exhibition.

Don’t miss Adventure Valley’s Summertime Fun this Summer holidays, there is so much family fun!

Make the most of the weather, be a mini keeper, hold a fluffy chick and meet the baby rabbits. 

Become a fearless Wildlife Ranger like Dusty Duck with loads of exciting challenges waiting for you.

Taster sessions, own your own pony day, junior jockey club & more. From age 3 upwards.

Keep your little explorers busy this summer with nature to discover, craft activities & garden games

Tuesdays and Thursdays through the school holidays. Donations welcome (free entry).

The fabulous indoor beach is back with a pirate theme for heaps of family fun this summer.

Drop in to our Bridges family zone, join us as we explore the musical inspiration behind the film.

Book a slot on the Summer Holiday club - try multi sports, crafts, swimming, roller disco and more!

Holiday sports courses for children aged 5-14 years based at Heaton Manor School.

Free outdoor games and sports activities for children of all ages throughout the summer.

Creative Writing for 12-19yrs. It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced writer or complete novice

A whole week of events to bring out your inner zoo keeper!                                    

Football & multisport school holiday camps for age 4 to 14 held at Gosforth Academy

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of themed crafts… perfect for primary school aged children.

Create amazing art projects using a varierty of media, all materials included. For age 7+

Aged 5 - 15 love to perform? Join us for a fun-filled action packed week of music, dance and drama. 

Learn the art of listening and verbal communication skills to find your way around our grid.

Enjoy this family-friendly roller disco at Raich Carter Sports Centre - open to everyone.

Take inspiration from the constellations and create a colourful star map painting on glass.

Create all the gadgets and gizmos every little mermaid needs to make them part of the mermaid world.

Community sports festivals held across the city every Wednesday during the six week school holidays.

Get creative and join activities and crafts inspired by our heritage at the Roman Fort.

Our very own hundred acre wood will offer you & your child an adventure you never knew could happen

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

A great opportunity to explore It’s Rocket Science an hour before we open to the general public

Baby Ballet - small class ballet style dance session for tots aged 18 months - 4 years

A fun, dynamic and messy way for your child to learn how they can help you in an emergency

A weekly session for toddlers to explore music and enjoy a little singing and rhyme.

Make a key-ring, a coaster or head-phone tidies or anything else you can dream of!

Hosted by local artist, Joanna Purvis, this interactive workshop is for ALL AGES of art enthusiasts.

Innovate and create with paint, sculpture and clay, experiment with every Wednesday in the holidays

Take part in the summer reading challenge in your library, a great way to encourage children to read

Thursday is willow crafting day at Ranger Camp - create your own willow mini-masterpiece.

Meet the barber surgeon and discover how illness was treated at the castle in the Medieval period.

Create a glass shape using sand then add your own colour and decoration to make your design unique.
 

Enjoy afternoons of fun, games and activities featuring amazing performers and entertainers.

Enjoy afternoons of fun, games and activities featuring amazing performers and entertainers.

Family crafts in Hexham Abbey every Thursday in August. Drop in between 2-4pm.   

Family crafts in Hexham Abbey every Thursday in August. Drop in between 2-4pm.   

Our very own hundred acre wood will offer you & your child an adventure you never knew could happen

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

11am-3pm, free craft activities, suitable for 3 –7 year olds. Every Thursday in the holidays

Join us for an exciting morning of themed crafts with your little one or pre-schooler!

A fun and crafty workshop designed for children aged 7 - 11 years old with anxiety and worries.

A fun, dynamic and messy way for your child to learn how they can help you in an emergency

Every Thursday during the Summer holidays join us for a fun-filled drop-in craft day.

Meet the animals who live at Jarrow Hall including some of our rare breed animals.

Design your own bespoke logo for a T-shirt using our vinyl cutters in this exciting FabLab course.

Look out for the coaches with their bows and targets – try your hand and test your aim!

Take part in the summer reading challenge in your library, a great way to encourage children to read

Take part in the summer reading challenge in your library, a great way to encourage children to read

Grab your net and explore the world underwater during family-friendly pond dipping sessions.

Help your little one discover the wild world through live music with a Tiny Tweeties sing-a-long. 
 

Take inspiration from the local area to design and use colourful pens to create a glass postcard.

Get ready to blast off into outer space in this immersive StoryWorld session at The Word.

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

Join us for breakfast – themed crafts, toast and a drink and a little visit from our StormTrooper!

Take part in the newest aquatic craze and spend an hour as a mermaid or merman! 

 

Creative Baby! is for babies 0-12 mths: activities designed especially for those not yet walking.

Take part in the summer reading challenge in your library, a great way to encourage children to read

Toddle for Wildlife in our first 5k Run Rainton Fun Run and Joe’s Pond Toddle.  

Climb the secret spiral staircase to the monument's rooftop walkway for amazing views.

Enjoy an afternoon of building dens out of branches, sheets and other materials you find.

Whether you're new to running, a youngster or an Olympic athlete, all runners are welcome. 

Enjoy a session at Hylton Dene and learning how to survive in the wilderness with bushcraft skills.

A monthly computer coding club for people age 8-17                                

UK SOAPBOX will be bringing The Sunderland Soapbox Challenge to Herrington County Park.
 

Join us Saturday Mornings at The Creative Place for 2 hours packed with creative fun.

Young farmers will get behind the scenes, meet new friends and discover life on the farm.

Learn more about our diverse wild bird species with the help of our volunteer hide guide.

Teen Crafternoon are a chance for teens to try new crafts, learn new skills and build confidence.

Hawks and Horses: Animal demonstrations & chariot rides for kids. FREE EVENT     

Join us for an exclusive morning of The Greatest Showman tribute for children and their grown ups!
 

Experience this all-action contest as four teams of knights battle it out for victory

Climb the secret spiral staircase to the monument's rooftop walkway for amazing views.

Sunday Ranger Camp - make a tasty treat or mini home for some of our wildlife friends! 

Enjoy this family-friendly roller disco at Raich Carter Sports Centre - open to everyone.

Children's Disco Party with Spiderman, Chase, Bumblebee, Moana, Elsa and Belle  

Taking part in our Crafternoon sessions and make a themed craft item each week to take home.

Birds of Prey and mini Chariot Rides for younger visitors with Marley the Shetland Pony. 

Learn juggling, spinning plates, diabolos, flowersticks, peacock feathers and unicycles.

Meet the animals who live at Jarrow Hall including some of our rare breed animals.

Baby & Child toys, clothes and equipment nearly new sale, a community event for the whole family

Come to NO LIMITS AIRSOFT to experience the most unique and real CQB urban territory in the UK.

The ever popular Teddy Bear's Picnic returns, join us for a day of bear-related fun.

Join in as the group devise, write then perform a totally original new play in just one week!

Meet in Hollowood and explore the world of soil, leaves and dry wood as you hunt for mini-beasts

The hugely popular Summer Holiday club is back again with different activities every day.

Create a glass shape using sand then add your own colour and decoration to make your design unique.
 

A brilliant opportunity for young people aged 8-16 to get hands-on experience in film and animation.

4 day summer holiday drama workshop with a performance on the last day. Based in Fenham.

Holiday sports courses for children aged 5-14 years based at Heaton Manor School.

Get the week off to a great start with a short to medium distance guided coastal walk.

Free outdoor games and sports activities for children of all ages throughout the summer.

Stagecoach Performing Arts Holiday workshop for age 4 - 6 and 6 - 16, held at Gosforth Academy

A whole week of events to bring out your inner zoo keeper!                                    

Football & multisport school holiday camps for age 4 to 14 held at Gosforth Academy

Take part in the newest aquatic craze and spend an hour as a mermaid or merman! 

 

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

Join us for an exciting morning of themed crafts with your little one or pre-schooler!

There's some special Monday treats heading your way at our fabulous new store this Summer holiday!

Each Monday we have activities and crafts inspired by the objects and stories within our collections

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of themed crafts… perfect for primary school aged children.

Take part in the summer reading challenge in your library, a great way to encourage children to read

Create amazing art projects using a varierty of media, all materials included. For age 7+

Aged 5 - 15 love to perform? Join us for a fun-filled action packed week of music, dance and drama. 

Learn a new skill in this hands-on animal tracking activity with our expert reserve warden.

Get together as a group to make a large fused glass panel - the perfect family project.

Dino day - a fun packed day of dinosaur adventure and exploration in our wild woodland!

Join us in the dragon’s lair - expect lots of interaction as our listeners become part of the story.

Enjoy afternoons of fun, games and activities featuring amazing performers and entertainers.

Enjoy afternoons of fun, games and activities featuring amazing performers and entertainers.

Our very own hundred acre wood will offer you & your child an adventure you never knew could happen

Learn the basics using our laser cutters and create your very own clock with help from our team.

Learn how to programme your own interactive stories, games and animation using Scratch.

Take part in the summer reading challenge in your library, a great way to encourage children to read

Activities & crafts, inspired by the objects & stories within our exhibitions & collections.

Test your skills against your family and friends at archery, mini golf and mini tennis.

Take a look at sculpture and the figurative art of Lowry to inspire our clay and wire sculptures.

Community sports festivals held across the city every Wednesday during the six week school holidays.

Take inspiration from our gallery & local area to create your own coastline or countryside scape.

Get back to basics and learn how to survive in the wilderness at West Boldon Lodge!

Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music!

Red Riding Hood’s friend arrives to tell a story but has a problem – there are no pages in the book!

Get creative and join activities and crafts inspired by our heritage at the Roman Fort.

Hosted by local artist, Joanna Purvis, this interactive workshop is for ALL AGES of art enthusiasts.

Innovate and create with paint, sculpture and clay, experiment with every Wednesday in the holidays

Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a story-walk around the gardens of the Botanic Garden Durham

Enjoy afternoons of fun, games and activities featuring amazing performers and entertainers.

11am-3pm, free craft activities, suitable for 3 –7 year olds. Every Thursday in the holidays

Multi-Award Winning 2 1/2 hr Daisy First Aid Classes for Parents, Grandparents & Carers

Every Thursday during the Summer holidays join us for a fun-filled drop-in craft day.

Get your boots on & keep your eyes open for fairy footprints and goblin tracks through Hylton Dene.

Our infamous laser cutting session for children is back, this time better than ever!

Bring a picnic and join us in the Nuttery for an unforgettable evening of open air garden theatre. 
 

Visit Ryhope Engine Museum and see the huge 100 horsepower steam beam engines in action.  

Eh-Oh look who’s coming to play! Our Friend La-La is joining us for an exclusive event!

Knowing the Romans - weapons, wounds and medical supplements. How did they heal their wounds?

Head to Bents Park this August bank holiday for one of the North East's biggest food events! 

Award winning 1.76 scale model railway curated and exhibited by the Museum of Transport

A great opportunity to explore It’s Rocket Science an hour before we open to the general public

The original; the one and the only Annual Summer Dog Oscars! A family-fun day for all.

Art Club for age 7 - 12: make your very own masterpieces, make new friends and have fun! 

Teen Crafternoon are a chance for teens to try new crafts, learn new skills and build confidence. 

Knights in armour battle it out in a medieval encampment with music, food and children's activities

Jesse Ward - Bubbleologist is set to return this summer bringing a watery wetland play experience.

Come along and enjoy this Spectacular event at Hylton Castle on August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Come to NO LIMITS AIRSOFT to experience the most unique and real CQB urban territory in the UK.

Free outdoor games and sports activities for children of all ages throughout the summer.

Toys, comics, books, costumes and memorabilia, from Star Wars to Doctor Who and lots more!

A whole week of events to bring out your inner zoo keeper!                                    

Each Monday we have activities and crafts inspired by the objects and stories within our collections

Join us for our fun filled Family Fun Day at the Holiday Inn Washington this August.

This week is all about being inspired by our environment and creating art that highlights re-cycling

The hugely popular Summer Holiday club is back again with different activities every day.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage.

Bring the whole family along to West Boldon Lodge and enjoy the site all day long.

The Mysterious tale teller is opening his magic curiosity shop to tell you his fantastical stories.

Football & multisport school holiday camps for age 4 to 14 held at Gosforth Academy

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of themed crafts… perfect for primary school aged children.

Take part in the newest aquatic craze and spend an hour as a mermaid or merman! 

 

Create amazing art projects using a varierty of media, all materials included. For age 7+

Test your skills against your family and friends at archery, mini golf and mini tennis.

Aged 5 - 15 love to perform? Join us for a fun-filled action packed week of music, dance and drama. 

School Holiday Athletics Camp at Gateshead Stadium for ages 8 - 15 years.       

Community sports festivals held across the city every Wednesday during the six week school holidays.

Discover what creatures are hiding in the ponds, woodland and meadows of West Boldon Lodge.

Our themed events are interactive, fun and a great place to let off steam in our trampoline park

Creative Baby! is for babies 0-12 mths: activities designed especially for those not yet walking.

Get creative and join activities and crafts inspired by our heritage at the Roman Fort.

A fast paced morning of fun and laughter with magic, balloon modelling, music, comedy and games

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

Hosted by local artist, Joanna Purvis, this interactive workshop is for ALL AGES of art enthusiasts.

Innovate and create with paint, sculpture and clay, experiment with every Wednesday in the holidays

This week is all about being inspired by our environment and creating art that highlights re-cycling

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

11am-3pm, free craft activities, suitable for 3 –7 year olds. Every Thursday in the holidays

Every Thursday during the Summer holidays join us for a fun-filled drop-in craft day.

Make a key-ring, a coaster or head-phone tidies or anything else you can dream of!

Look out for the coaches with their bows and targets – try your hand and test your aim!

Roll up, roll up and come and join us for a breath-taking StoryWorld spectacular!

Activities include Coasteering, Climbing, and more! With or without mum and dad.

Join us for breakfast – themed crafts, toast and a choice of drink and a little visit from Peppa!

balletLORENT's award winning team present an original adaptation of Rumpelstiltskin. 

Decorate a unique glass animal shape using coloured glass grains and glass mosaic tiles.

FREE ENTRY (donations welcome). Guided tours, blacksmith demonstrations and mining displays.

Learn more about our diverse wild bird species with the help of our volunteer hide guide.

Inclusive art class held on the first Saturday of every month. No booking required

Dress up and celebrate your heroes, enjoy a leisurely stroll around South Park in Darlington.

Step into Sherwood forest for a fun adventure with Chapterhouse Theatre Company.

Vámonos preschool Spanish for babies and toddlers, designed to be nonstop fun and activities.
 

Enjoy the spectacle and magic that make this spellbinding show an unforgettable experience for all. 

Are you looking for somewhere to relax and be entertained, or are you an budding musician? 

A traditional family show, brought up to date with all the thrills and spills of a real-life circus.

Visit Ryhope Engine Museum for its annual heritage day and see the beam engines in operation.

 

Art Club for age 7 - 12: make your very own masterpieces, make new friends and have fun! 

Led by a friendly Science Explainer these events are specially designed for young children. 

Avast there, me hearties! All hands on deck for that most ripping of ripping yarns!

Scamp Theatre present: Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo (Author of War Horse)

Join Mia, Jacus, Twinkle and their Nursery Rhyme friends at the premiere of a brand new LIVE show.

Step back in history as part of the national festival, Heritage Open Days. FREE event.

Silversmith & an artist and card designer will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.

A monthly computer coding club for people age 8-17                                

Abseil down Souter Lighthouse to help us raise funds to restore the Foghorn House.