Take a four mile return trip in our 1950s passenger carriages behind a vintage steam locomotive.

See some of the Renaissance master’s greatest drawings on display in Sunderland to mark his 500th anniversary.

A powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs.

A rare chance to view a handpicked collection of 35 costumes from the big and small screen until 3 March.

Celebrate 30 years of Elmer, at the first major retrospective of David McKee’s striking artwork.  

You'll need clothes that you can splash around in, such as your welly boots and waterproofs... and maybe a towel or two.

An exciting musical adventure with the eccentric Doctor and his exotic menagerie of animal friends

A fun filled family fun fair, with something for everyone, rides for all ages, most rides just £1 per person

This half-term, take the whole family along to the fabulous Woodland Walk at Wynyard Hall (booking required)

Bring your kids to feed our cute little baby goats this February half term at Adventure Valley, Durham!

The Farm reopens for Half Term! See the animals and meet our latest new arrivals, the pygmy goats, chicks, and piglets.

Follow the brilliant new children's trail and learn lots of fascinating facts about birds at Raby Castle this half term

Visit the farm as it reopens for 2019 and see the baby bunnies, fluffy chicks and lots of animals to hold and stroke.

Grab your wellies, get outside & join WWT this February half-term as they host the 2019 Puddle Jumping Championships.

So much to choose from! Air Trail, Ice skating, swimming, GoClimb, soft play, watersports & much more!

Kids Eco friendly half term activities to enjoy plus Behind the Seams Exhibition to view until 3 March

Follow our themed trail this half term to find Museum treasures with a connection to Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings.

Play your part in making a creative Window Wanderland display. Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm, Feb 16th-23rd 

Climbing is fun, sociable and great exercise! Join our holiday club to meet new friends. For age 5-14

Join our Butler School to learn all about the life in the 'downstairs' region of a Geogrian grand stately home. 

We have a jam packed schedule of fun planned for the whole family to enjoy - whatever the weather!!!!

Musical Theatre based holiday camps complete with end of week show, for boys and girls aged 4 - 16.

Create amazing art projects using a varierty of media, all materials included. For age 5-7 and 7+

Cherryburn in Mickley reopens just in time for a full week of family fun activities for half term.      

Football & multisport school holiday camps for boys and girls age 4 to 14, held at Gosforth Academy

Book a slot at the Raich Carter Holiday club - try multi sports, crafts, swimming, roller disco and more!

Take part in fun activities during February half term at Washington Old Hall with a different activity every day.

Participants will work with a professional arts educator to experiment with a variety of materials.

Based on themes from ‘Elmer’ and ‘Elmer’s Special Day’ your family is invited to celebrate what makes you unique

Puddles is back and hot on the trail of an exciting new mystery with our new Panto pal, Cutlet. It’s the best baa-none!

A whole week of events to bring out your inner zoo keeper! A school holiday club with a difference!                        

Today is the day of the space race! A race to put the first human on the Moon! On your marks…get set…BLAST OFF!

A magical journey through the night of dance and circus for little ones, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen.  

Join us over half term on the Grizzly's Heritage Tour, with trains running daily from 11am to 4pm! 

Join in the Half Term Fun

STATION SCAMPS - 10.00am - 12.30pm - Moving stuff

CRAFTS - 1.00pm - 3.00pm - Painty Printing

From her home on the Moon, Stella looks after the night sky. But the stars are fading and it’s up to Stella to save them.

This ZooLab workshop really captures the stories and atmosphere of the Chinese New Year festivities. 

Wrap up warm and join the Park Warden to make bird feeders to hang up at the Quarry to help keep the birds fed

With different crafting days throughout the February half term holidays, join in with this tutu making workshop.

Make your own necklace and badge using glass tiles and glass grains in this glass fusing workshop.

This workshop will show your child to use everyday farmyard objects to create amazing textures on porcelain letters.

Join us this February half term for an adventure full of secrets, spies and mysteries in our immersive StoryWorld!

Follow the tale of a mischievous thief and his furry friend as they go on a quest to find the enchanted phoenix.

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

Create with clay and design with dough! Join in with our clay party, recommended for children ages 5-13. 

Calling all “Bingsters”! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show!

An improvised musical show for kids of all ages, presented by Olivier Award-winning The Showstoppers.

Join us for a magical day with afternoon tea fit foir royalty and to meet Princesses Cinderella and Belle

Create a glass fish or hedgehog using sand to make a mould, then add your own colour and decoration.

Roll up for the greatest musical in town! Sing-a-long to the movie then enjoy an aerial display & circus workshop.

House of Objects will be joining us at The Word this February half term for a fun day of craft activities.

Take a tour of the galleries in a toddle truck and find our items to investigate with a magnifying glass

A vibrant, energetic and gloriously funny musical from the award-winning Story Pocket Theatre.

A 90-minute live action event combines Nerf Wars, Dodgeball and Fortnite. One day only FEB 24th

Take a four mile return trip in our 1950s passenger carriages behind a vintage steam locomotive.

Come to Low Barns for a members only guided walk. Find out more about the site, and gain an insight into future plans. 

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

A whimsical adventure featuring bobble hats, scarves, tents that have a life of their own and wellies of course! 

Bring your baby/toddler along to this post natal fitness session to help you get back into shape.

Follow the special trail at Sunderland Museum to discover amazing inventions made in Sunderland and beyond.

Have a go at some simple coding, hack minecraft and see some pi powered projects in action. FREE - Just turn up

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

Inclusive art class held on the first Saturday of every month. No booking required but classes limited to 15 places

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular dazzling new musical for you all!

Hugh Jackman’s hit musical brought to life by a talented troop of singers, dancers and aerialists

Baby & Toddler clothes, toys and equipment sale raising vital funds for the RVI Tiny Lives Trust. 

 Young Rangers is a monthly group for 14-18 year olds to take part in practical conservation and species surveys.

Packed with comedy, this high energy musical promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family.

Popolo Ceramico Sunderland is excited to be back at The Play Cafe, Sunderland to run a Mother’s Day Print Session!

Twinkle Twinkle is a heartwarming adventure in melody and light, made especially for very young audiences

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

Visit the Leonardo da Vinci xhibition with your family and enjoy quiet time with incredible art.

Find out about Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and the science of flight in this fun family session.

Singalonga Productions brings you their newest show to sing along to, the hugely popular The Greatest Showman! 

Our live host will teach you a unique set of dance moves that will truly make you come alive. Fancy dress encouraged!

Spring Equinox - celebrate new life with our Spring Equinox nature walk with our guides at Low Barns nature reserve

Blue Planet II *Live in Concert* with host Anita Rani and live concert by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Join us for the Spring Equinox nature walk at Low Barns Nature Reserve, and celebrate new life this Spring