Here at Beamish Museum, we’ll be hosting a full week of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations during May Half Term (28th May – 5th June 2022). Join us for a street party at 1950s Front Street terrace.

Beamish Museum Beamish DH9 0RG

Sat 28 May to Sun 5 Jun

Fabulous Flowers at Durham University Botanic Garden

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Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and see what Fabulous Flowers you can discover in the Garden. This is a self-led activity, and subject to availability of spotter sheets.

Durham University Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN

Wed 1 Jun to Thu 30 Jun

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Annual Friends of the Garden Plant Sale

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A wide selection of plants and seeds available for purchase. There will be cacti and succulents for sale from the Teesside Branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society.

Durham University Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN

Thu 2 Jun

Kynren

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Kynren - An Epic Tale of England, brings history to life with a blockbuster open-air performance at 11 Arches Park, County Durham.

11Arches Park Flatts Farm Bishop Auckland DL14 7SF

Fri 3 Jun

Fina & The Platinum Jubilee Street Party

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Gates open to the iconic venue at 5pm for one of the largest Jubilee Street parties in the country. The afternoon’s crowning glory is the latest original show Fina and The Golden Cape; an exciting...

11Arches Park Flatts Farm Bishop Auckland DL14 7SF

Sat 4 Jun

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tez Ilyas & Liam Farrelly

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Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on June 4th 2022: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG

Sat 4 Jun

Young Voices Art Club

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If you’d like to delve into the world of art then our new monthly Saturday morning art club’s for you.

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP

Sat 4 Jun, Sat 2 Jul

Planet Circus OMG DURHAM SPECTACULAR

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Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show!

The Sands DH1 1RS

Tue 14 Jun to Sun 19 Jun

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Daliso Chaponda & Gareth Waugh

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Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on June 17th 2022: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP

Fri 17 Jun

Face Painting at Durham University Botanic Garden

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Come along and have your face painted with flowers, butterflies, glitter or animals. There is no additional charge to attend this event, entry is included in the admission charge.

Durham University Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN

Sat 18 Jun

Father’s Day Special Foraging Walk, Campfire Lunch and Drum Circle

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Treat the Dad in your life to a very Special Day out. In the morning we will have a Foraging Walk, exploring the pretty farm, learning about many of the wonderful wild plants growing all around...

Dalton Moor Farm Off Truro Avenue, MURTON, Seaham SR7 9JY

Sun 19 Jun

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Holmelands - Open Garden for NGS

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Semi formal garden with orchard and large vegetable patch. Herbaceous beds and climbing roses as well as standard roses. Laid out in a semi formal design to create a harmonious effect.

Holmelands, Darlington DL2 2QY

Sun 19 Jun

High Bank Farm - Open Garden for NGS

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The front garden has an abundance of roses, leading onto the orchard. The back garden has a lovely cottage garden, with a secluded summerhouse to relax in, together with paved area with beautiful...

High Bank Farm, Darlington DL2 2QE

Sun 19 Jun

Planet Circus OMG DARLINGTON SPECTACULAR

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Are you looking for family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show!

Next to the old Farmhouse Yarm Road DL1 1JZ

Tue 21 Jun to Sun 26 Jun

Harambee Passadia:Afro Fusion Arts Festival

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Harambee in Swahili means 'Let's get together' and Pasadia in Spanish means 'to spend the day'.

TCR The Hub, Shaw Bank, Ing Lane, Barnard Castle DL12 8TD

Thu 23 Jun to Sun 26 Jun

Eldon Hall Farm Steadings - Open Garden for NGS

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This is the first year of opening for this delightful rural development of rescued farm buildings dating back to the 1800s.

Eldon Hall Farm Steadings, Shildon DL4 2QT

Sat 25 Jun

Oliver Ford Garden - Open Garden for NGS

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A peaceful, contemplative 3 acre garden developed and planted by the owner and BBC Gardener of the Year as a space for quiet reflection.

Oliver Ford Garden, Consett DH8 9HG

Sun 26 Jun

Old Quarrington Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

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Three very distinct gardens in the hamlet of Old Quarrington. The Stables is a large family garden full of hidden surprises and extensive views.

Old Quarrington Gardens, Durham DH6 5NN

Sun 26 Jun

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