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Friday July 21, 2017
What's On Sunderland
Dino Jaws
Don’t miss Dino Jaws, an amazing exhibition from the Natural History Museum, featuring life-size animatronic dinosaur heads – including the...
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Today to Wed 9 Aug
We are Aliens
Alien life doesn’t mean little green men or flying saucers; any living thing from a planet other than Earth would be an alien. But looking for life...
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Today
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island – Chase over Atlantis
The star of “Journey to the Center of the Earth” is back in another Jules Verne – inspired voyage! While looking for his long lost grandfather, Sean...
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Today to Mon 31 Jul
Bang, Crackle, Pop
Why does a whip crack? How does lightning make a noise? What makes a cannon go boom? Explore how sounds are made in this noisy Science Theatre show....
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Today to Sun 27 Aug
Newcastle Pride Weekend 2017
The tenth annual Newcastle Pride festival returns on 21-23 July with an LGBT 5k, Pride parade, music performances, candlelit vigil and...
Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne
Today to Sun 23 Jul
St Oswald’s Hospice Big Bake 2017
Inspired by our love of celebration, summer and all things cake related, we invite you to cook up a storm by hosting your own bake sale, coffee...
St Oswald’s Hospice, Regent Avenue, Gosforth
Today to Sun 23 Jul
Magna Carta and the Forest Charters
Monday 19 June - Saturday 9 September
The Collections Gallery, Open Treasure
This exhibition presents a unique opportunity to see all three...
Durham Cathedral
Today to Thu 10 Aug
Gibside - Gibside Pub
Every Friday and Saturday evening, relax at Gibside with family and friends, enjoying your favourite tipple and snacks. There’s delicious...
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Today, Sat 22 Jul, Fri 28 Jul, Sat 29 Jul, Fri 4 Aug, Sat 5 Aug
Festival of Illustration
Hartlepool will once again become the home of world-renowned illustrators, cartoonists and comic artists for a celebration of all things...
Hartlepool Art Gallery
Today, Sat 22 Jul, Tue 25 Jul to Sat 29 Jul, Tue 1 Aug
KEVIN AND KAREN CLIFTON - Strictly Come Dancing professional couple Up Close and Personal
Durham Dales Festival is thrilled to be able to announce Kevin and Karen Clifton appearing with us this year. They will be performing five dances...
Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School, The Friarage, Yarm.
Today
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Wallington - Moving In: Lady Molly turns a house into a home
Discover how the Trevelyans turned the house at Wallington into a home when they moved in. Created by November Club, you’ll find installations...
Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth
Today to Tue 8 Aug
Hexham Abbey Flower Festival
The Hexham Abbey Flower Festival is a fun packed day out for all the family! Taking place over the 21st - 23rd July, it is a celebration of colour,...
Hexham Abbey, Hexham
Today to Sun 23 Jul
Michael Eden:Wedgwood and Wouldn’t
The exhibition celebrates the Wedgwoodn’t Vases by contemporary artist Michael Eden. The design is loosely based on early Wedgwood Vases which...
The Bowes Museum
Today to Wed 30 Aug
We Learn at Leisure and Study for Pleasure
We Learn at Leisure and Study for Pleasure!” is an exhibition in the Dispensary Gallery that celebrates the ten year anniversary of Teesdale U3A...
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle
Today to Sat 12 Aug
The Magic of Illustration
This exhibition, The Magic of Illustration, will bring to life books, music, characters and drawings by local and nationally celebrated artists and...
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle
Today to Sat 12 Aug
Cragside - Conservation in Action
Meet the conservation volunteers and learn more about the work they do. Step into the house and watch how items from Cragside’s collection are...
Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth,
Today, Mon 24 Jul to Fri 28 Jul, Mon 31 Jul to Fri 4 Aug, Mon 7 Aug to Thu 10 Aug
Exhibition: Extraordinary Objects
An exhibition of photographs and spoken word recordings, which explore our relationship with objects and the stories and memories they resonate. By...
Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick
Today to Sat 19 Aug
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Souter Sleepover
A camping event for the whole family. Sorry - SOLD OUT. Let us help you pitch your tent and get settled for a night under the stars. A seaside...
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sat 22 Jul
Penshaw Monument - Tours to the Top 2017
Climb the secret spiral staircase to the monument’s rooftop walkway. Enjoy spectacular views across Wearside and County Durham from the top of...
Penshaw Monument, Chester RoadY, Penshaw
Sat 22 Jul, Sun 23 Jul, Sat 29 Jul, Sun 30 Jul, Sat 5 Aug, Sun 6 Aug
Live Skies: Asteroids
In this live planetarium show led by Life’s Science Explainers, sit under the stars in our planetarium and become familiar with the...
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Sat 22 Jul to Sun 3 Sep
Free Get On motorcycle experience
Always wanted to try a motorcycle or scooter, or returning to biking after a break? Get On offers a free motorcycle experience, providing bikes, all...
Gateshead multi-purpose test centre, Dunton
Sat 22 Jul and Sun 23 Jul
The North’s Premier Book Sale
Mammoth sale of high quality new and used books in Durham University’s Pemberton Rooms just a few yards from Durham Cathedral. It’s open...
Pemberton Rooms, Palace Green (just near Cathedral), Durham City
Sat 22 Jul to Sun 30 Jul
Seaton Delaval Hall - Front of Hall talks
Join our expert guide in the Central Courtyard for a talk on all things Delaval! Discover the story of the flamboyant Delaval family and the tale...
Seaton Delaval Hall, Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval
Sat 22 Jul, Sat 29 Jul, Sat 5 Aug
Gibside - parkrun
Gibside is delighted to host parkrun who organise free weekly 5km timed runs that are open to everyone and are safe and easy to take part in. The...
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Sat 22 Jul, Sat 29 Jul, Sat 5 Aug
Gibside - Nordic Walking
Get fit with the help of Body and Mind Lifestyle on a Nordic Walking class. Whatever age, fitness level or goal, it’s a different way of...
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Sat 22 Jul, Tue 25 Jul, Sat 29 Jul, Tue 1 Aug, Sat 5 Aug, Tue 8 Aug
Watch for Whales and Dolphins
Sea Watch Foundation’s annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch.
Take part by recording and reporting your sightings, all you need is a pen and some sightings forms.
Saturday 29th July - Sunday August 6th
