Discover free and cheap activities for families in County Durham this February half term. Find fun events across the region!
Go “Into The Wild” on February 27 at Hardwick Park. They have times at 10 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM. You can build a den and toast marshmallows there. Hot chocolate is included in the den. Find it at Sedgefield, TS21 2DN.
Hopetown in Darlington has half-term fun from February 24-28. It’s open 10 AM to 4:30 PM for free. The PlayTown area features a construction site and a ticket office and railway play set.
Ride “Experiment” for £5. It’s a virtual trip to Darlington in 1825.
Make seed bombs at The Bowes Museum on February 25. The workshop begins at 2:30 PM. You can craft pollinator-friendly seed bombs, and they will give you all the supplies you need there. You can find it in Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP.
Beamish Museum has “Creativity in the Coalfield” from February 22 to March 2. Find it at Leasingthorne Colliery, and use your Beamish pass to enjoy this event. Beamish Museum is located in Beamish, DH9 0RG.
The Bowes Museum has a family tour on February 27. The “Deadly Beauty” tour starts at 10:30 AM. Explore stories behind art within the museum. Booking is essential, and this tour is free.
Make a monoprint at Durham’s Oriental Museum on February 28. This free family event runs from 1 PM to 3 PM. Get messy and have a blast creating keepsakes there. The museum address is Durham, DH1 3TH.
Darlington Library hosts events from February 27-28. The fun goes from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. These events are for kids ages eight and up. Events range from £2.50 to £5 per child. They have pencil pots, mugs, and stickers.