What's on for Families-Easter Holidays 2025-County Durham Edition
- FamilyFunDarloMum
- Apr 8
- 27 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Your handy guide covering Family Events and Activities for The Easter School Holidays 2025 across County Durham.
To view the North Yorkshire guide click here
To view the Tees Valley guide click here
Correct at time of publishing. To check up to date availability and any updates please check directly with the organiser/venue (hyperlinked in the text)
To get to the date you want easily click the hyperlinks here;
Saturday 12th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Artist Makers: Springtime Garland at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Shadow Puppet Workshop at Oriental Museum, Durham
Cost? FREE
No need to prebook. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Sunday 13th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Egg shaped crafts, puzzles and poems at The Story, Durham
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Monday 14th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Seed Bombs at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (also on the 21st April)
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-Bug Club at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (also on the 24th April)
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Easter Jewellery Making at TCR Hub
Cost? £8pp, recommended for ages 7 plus
Prebooking required. More info here
Tuesday 15th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Story Explorers: Five Little Easter Bunnies at Wharton Park, Durham
Cost? £7 per child
Prebooking required. More info here
-Breakfast with Peter at Lanchester Garden Centre, near Durham
Cost? £16.95 per child
Prebooking required. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Bird Spotting Garden Trail, Spot & Search Indoor Trail and Toy Takeover at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-Backpacks & Birdsong at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (also on 15th and 22nd April)
Cost? £6 per child plus usual admission. Adults required to pay usual admission.
More info here
-Spring Easter Event at Pioneering Care Partnership, Newton Aycliffe
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Crafts and Hunt at Newton Aycliffe Family Hub
Cost? Free
Prebooking required. More info here
-Nature Spotters at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (also on 18th, 22nd and 25th April)
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
Prebooking required. More info here
-A day on the farm at The Story, Durham (also on 16th April)
Cost? Free
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Dinosaur World LIVE at Gala, Durham (running until 17th April)
Cost? £15 per person or £54 family of 4 (atleast 2ch under 16
Prebooking required. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Family Cookery Workshop at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle. (Also on the 22nd April)
Cost? £8 per child, for ages 5 plus and parents
Requires prebooking. More info here
Wednesday 16th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Wild Wednesdays: Fun with fossils, with North Pennines at Bowlees Visitor Centre, near Barnard Castle.
Cost? £2 per child, ages 5 plus.
Prebooking required. More info here
-Artist Makers: Spring Awakening at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
A day on the farm at The Story, Durham
Cost? Free
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Dinosaur World LIVE at Gala, Durham (running until 17th April)
Cost? £15 per person or £54 family of 4 (atleast 2ch under 16
Prebooking required. More info here
-Build a Bunny at Wharton Park, Durham
Cost? £12 per child
Prebooking required. More info here
-Drop in Bird Spotting Garden Trail, Spot & Search Indoor Trail and Toy Takeover at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-Drop in Papercrafts at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (also on 23rd April)
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-FREE Signs of Spring Crafts and Easter Trail at Oriental Museum, Durham
Cost? FREE
More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Thursday 17th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Stop Motion Workshop at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (also on 22nd April)
Cost? £6 per child plus usual admission. Adults required to pay usual admission.
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Easter Hanging Decorations at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (also on 18th April)
Cost? £6 per child plus usual admission. Adults required to pay usual admission.
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Dinosaur World LIVE at Gala Theatre, Durham
Cost? £15 per person or £54 family of 4 (atleast 2ch under 16
Prebooking required. More info here
-Three Little Vikings by Wrongsemble at Gala Thestre, Durham
Cost? £10pp | £35 family of 4 (atleast 1 ch under 16)
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Easter Wreath Workshop at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Cost? £10pp, recommended for ages 6 plus
Requires prebooking. More info here
Friday 18th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Easter Hanging Decorations at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (also on 18th April)
Cost? £6 per child plus usual admission. Adults required to pay usual admission.
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Disco at The Big Club, Newton Aycliffe by Community Spirit.
Cost? 50p per person
Prebook tickets. More info here
-Easter Weekend Celebrations at Beamish Museum, Stanley (until 21st April)
Cost? Included with friends of beamish membership/ unlimited pass
More info here
-Nature Spotters at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (also on 18th, 22nd and 25th April)
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Princess Live at The Witham, Barnard Castle
Cost? £12 per person
Prebooking required. More info here
-Easter Good Friday Brunch or Afternoon Tea with entertainment and activities at South Causey Inn, Stanley, Durham
Cost? £26/£29 per child, £36-
/£39 per adult
Prebooking required. More info here
-Easter Family Fun Activities with Weardale Railway onboard and at Stanhope Station. Trains running to and from Bishop Auckland Station.
Cost? Kids travel for £1| £16 per adult for a day ticket| Under 4s go free
More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Saturday 19th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Easter Extravaganza at Community Spirit, Newton Aycliffe.
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Party for SEND kids with Unique Abilities SEND support group at Neville Community Centre, Newton Aycliffe. A SENS diagnosis is not required.
Cost? £7
Requires prebooking. More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Weekend Celebrations at Beamish Museum, Stanley (until 21st April)
Cost? Included with friends of beamish membership/ unlimited pass
More info here
-Hansel and Gretel by Northern Ballet at Gala, Durham
Cost? £9-£11 per person
Prebooking required. More info here
-Wonka Tea Party at Ramside Hall, Durham
Cost? £16.95 child| £24.95 adult
More info here
-Artist Makers: Marking the moment at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (also on 23rd April)
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-Easter Weekend at Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland (on until 20th April)
Cost? Included with Bishops Key membership valid for 12 months with access to many attractions. £30 per adult | £13.50 per child | Under 5s free | Familt passes and pay monthly option available
More info here
-Mad Hatters Brunch or Afternoon Tea with entertainment and activities at South Causey Inn, Stanley, Durham
Cost? £30-34 per child, £340-£44 per adult
Prebooking required. More info here
-The Plotters Forest Little Eggsplorers Easter Egg Hunt, near Darlington (until 27th April)
Cost? Included in Plotters Forest admission (which also includes admission to the Deer Park and Walled Gardens. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free).
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Sunday 20th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Egg Hunt with Noo at The Barn, Field and Fodder, Durham
Cost? £14.50 per child (lunch included)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Peter Rabbit & Lily Bobtail’s Easter Party at Redworth Hall, Durham
Cost? £18 per child aged 3-12 | £25 per adult | £10 per child 2 and under that require food
Prebooking required. More info here
-Easter Egg Hunt and Teddy Bear Trail at The Riverwalk, Durham
Cost? Free
More info here
-Easter Weekend at Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland (
Cost? Included with Bishops Key membership valid for 12 months with access to many attractions. £30 per adult | £13.50 per child | Under 5s free | Familt passes and pay monthly option available
More info here
-Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park, Chester Le Street
Cost? Free
More info here
-Easter Family Fun Activities with Weardale Railway onboard and at Stanhope Station. Trains running to and from Bishop Auckland Station.
Cost? Kids travel for £1| £16 per adult for a day ticket| Under 4s go free
More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Monday 21st April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Seed Bombs at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Stop Motion Workshop at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (also on 22nd April)
Cost? £6 per child plus usual admission. Adults required to pay usual admission.
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Tuesday 22nd April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Hats at The Story, Durham (also on 23rd April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Nature Spotters at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (also on 25th April)
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Artist Makers: Marking the moment at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-Drop in Papercrafts at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (also on 23rd April)
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-Backpacks & Birdsong at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham
Cost? £6 per child plus usual admission. Adults required to pay usual admission.
More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Craft Workshop at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle: Make your own personalised mug and handbag.
Cost? £10pp, ages 12-16 years
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Family Cookery Workshop at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle.
Cost? £8 per child, for ages 5 plus and parents
Requires prebooking. More info here
-High Ropes Activity Day at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Cost? £10pp, ages 10 plus
Requires prebooking. More info here
Wednesday 23rd April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Bug Club at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
Artist Makers: Marking the moment at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-Drop in Papercrafts at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-Little Movers Easter Party at Coundon and Leeholme Community Centre, Bishop Auckland
Cost? £10 per child
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Baby Movers Easter Party at Coundon and Leeholme Community Centre, Bishop Auckland
Cost? £8 per child
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Easter Hats at The Story, Durham
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Big ‘Chocolate’ Science session at Lanchester Garden Centre, near Durham.
Cost? £15.95 per child
Prebooking required. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Watersports Wednesday at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Cost? £10pp, ages 10 plus
Prebooking required. More info here
-Tunes and Craft at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Cost? No cost, donations are welcome. Aimed at ages 12-16 years
Prebooking required. More info here
Thursday 24th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Bug Club at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Young Stitchers at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham
Cost? £2 per child plus usual admission. Adults required to pay usual admission.
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Easter Bakes at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Cost? £10pp, 12-16 year olds
Requires prebooking. More info here
-Family Sports Afternoon at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Cost? £8pp, all ages
Requires prebooking. More info here
Friday 25th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Nature Spotters at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
Prebooking required. More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Drop in Bird Spotting Garden Trail, Spot & Search Indoor Trail and Toy Takeover at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-Hairbraids and Milkshakes at Lanchester Garden Centre, near Durham.
Cost? £19.95 per child
Prebooking required. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Family Canoeeing at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Cost? £15 for up to 3 people
Requires prebooking. More info here
Saturday 26th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-Artist Makers: Paper Patchwork Patterns at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Cost? Included in standard membership (£20 per adult for membership valid 13 months. Carers, Students and Kids can be added free)
No prebooking required (membership can be purchased online). More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Drop in Bird Spotting Garden Trail, Spot & Search Indoor Trail and Toy Takeover at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
Sunday 27th April
-Wild about eggs adventure at Hamsterley Forest (until 27th April)
Cost? £2 per entry form
No need to prebook. More info here
-Disc Golf at Hamsterley Forest
Cost? £3.50 per disc/ £3 members
No need to prebook. More info here
-Drop in Burrowing Bunnies Trail at Wharton Park, Durham
Cost? £1 per trail sheet from, purchase from café during opening hours.
More info here
-FREE Drop in Easter Trail at Auckland Palace Gardens, Bishop Auckland (until 27th April, except Tuesday 22nd)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
-Easter Trail at Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle (running 4th until 27th April)
Cost? £4.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
No need to prebook. More info here
-Drop in Bird Spotting Garden Trail, Spot & Search Indoor Trail and Toy Takeover at Ushaw Historic House, Chapel & Gardens, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Included with usual admission (day pass/annual)
More info here
-Scarecrow Festival at South Causey Inn, Stanley (until 28th April)
Cost? Free
No need to prebook. More info here
-Easter Eggstravaganza at Adventure Valley, Durham
(Until 27th April)
Cost? £15.95 (under 2s go free. Disabled/senior/carers get £1 discount)
Prebooking required. More info here
-Bertie’s Easter Bunny Trail at Prince Bishops Place, Durham (until 27th April)
Cost? Free
No need to book. More info here
Raby Castle Estate have the following;
-Little Eggsplorers Trail at Plotters' Forest (Daily until 27th April)
-Spring Animals Trail at The Deer Park & Gardens (Daily until 27th April)
-11am Daily -Deer Feeding in the Park
-1pm Mon-Fri -Castle Family Activities
-3pm Daily -Children's Seed Planting
Cost? All included in Plotters Forest and Deer Park Admission. Admission cost £11-£14 (under 4s go free). Children also go free into Raby Castle with this admission.
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
-Hop into Easter Trail at High Force Waterfall (Daily until 27th)
Cost? Included with waterfall admission. £2.25 child | £3.75 adult plus small booking fee
Recommended to prebook admission. More info here
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