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Spot comes to Middlesbrough and Washington
A magical show for very young children age 1 - 4 is coming to the North East in June. On Thursday 06 June, Spot is showing at Middlesbrough Town Hall and on Friday 07 June it moves to Arts Centre Washington. Spot La Baracca is widely regarded as one of the very best young children's theatre companies...
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Flog It!
25-05-2013 - 25-05-2013
BBC Flog It! Is coming to Newcastle. Come and have your antiques valued by our experts at Discovery...
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Northumberland County Show
27-05-2013 - 27-05-2013
With more than 300 trade stands, main arena events and nationally renowned agricultural and equine sections,...
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Celebration Picnic
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Bring along a packed lunch and join us as for a special celebratory birthday picnic on the lawn. Take...
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Colossal Coins
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Come and see the Backworth Hoard from the British Museum and make your own hoard to take away.
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Family Fun: Toy Shop, Top Shop
28-05-2013 - 28-05-2013
Bring along your teddies and dolls for a spring makeover! Professional design help and materials will...
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Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus by Edouard Manet: Children's Activities
29-05-2013 - 29-05-2013
This major work comes to The Bowes Museum on the first stop of a national tour. Sit in front of the painting...
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TimeQuest Family Picnic
29-05-2013 - 29-05-2013
Bring a picnic for the family then join us in our TimeQuest gallery to meet an archaeologist who excavated...
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Film: Hook (U)
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Peter Pan (Robin Williams) has grown up to be a lawyer, and is married to Wendy’s granddaughter. Captain...
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Curious Collections Family Fun Day
30-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Join us for our Curious Collections Family Fun Day and explore some of our weird and wonderful objects. Create...
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Treasure Boxes!
31-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Look at the Museum’s collection of decorated boxes and be inspired to create your very own treasure box...
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Blockbuster Half Term Fun Day
31-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Come along and meet your favourite blockbuster film characters including Iron Man fresh from his latest...
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The Elephant Bridesmaid
01-06-2013 - 01-06-2013
The Elephant Bridesmaid by Steven Lee “There are no elephants in Australia. Well, no elephants except...
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Steam Machines with Technology Tom
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
02-06-2013 - 02-06-2013
Join Technology Tom for a day celebrating steam powered engines as part of the Festival of the North...
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Spot
06-06-2013 - 06-06-2013
We are absolutely delighted to welcome La Baracca to Middlesbrough for the very first time! Widely...
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Spot
07-06-2013 - 07-06-2013
A show for children aged 1-4. “Spot” is a very particular stage light. Children will be mesmerised...
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The Enormous Turnip
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
In a tiny house the size of a shed, Mr and Mrs Chickweed live on their allotment surrounded by vegetables...
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Beamish Reliability Run
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
The 43rd Beamish Safety and Reliability Run is taking place! - This 150 mile event is for Vintage...
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Fathers Day
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
Fathers day - all dads get in free!
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Annual Quoits Championship
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
16-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
Friends of Killhope host their annual Quoits Championship Calling all pubs - why not encourage your local...
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Celebrate the Seaside
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
22-06-2013 - 22-06-2013
Celebrate South Shields’ seaside past before joining the crowds along the cliff tops for the Foghorn...
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HAVE-A-GO ARCHERY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
23-06-2013 - 23-06-2013
Have a go at the noble art of archery with a local team of experts. A small extra charge applies to take...
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Tower Abseil
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum
25-06-2013 - 25-06-2013
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre is leading an abseil down the 35m high viewing tower at Segedunum.
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Roy’s Roman Army Boot Camp
29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013
Join us at Arbeia Roman Fort for a Roman military day. Get put through your paces in the Roman army...
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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for an evening of Regency wonderment, as Elinor and Marianne...
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Made in Sunderland: Crafty Calendars
23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013
Create your own seasonal calendar with moving pictures, inspired by Saint Bede who created the calculation...
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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels
23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013
Join us for free family fun activities celebrating the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production...
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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels Family Events
23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013
Join us for free family fun activities celebrating the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production...
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Pictures on Pages - Bringing a Book to Life
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
01-08-2013 - 01-08-2013
A free activity for children.
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The Return of King Oswin
03-08-2013 - 03-08-2013
Join us for a day of action and adventure as King Oswin and his retinue return to Arbeia. Discover the...
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Whittling & Wood at Bede's World
05-08-2013 - 05-08-2013
Hands-on wood craft activities. Event venue - Bede's World. Please check prior to the event for confirmation...
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Animals of the Lindisfarne Gospels Family Event
20-08-2013 - 20-08-2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels feature some amazing animal illustrations. Come to the Great North Museum and...
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Postman Pat Live!
29-08-2013 - 29-08-2013
Premier Stage Productions are delighted to present a brand new, fun filled, all action show featuring...
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BANDS AT BELSAY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
01-09-2013 - 01-09-2013
One of the region's best traditional bands plays outside the front of Belsay Hall. An ideal way to enjoy...
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September Food and Craft Market
14-09-2013 - 14-09-2013
Come to the special local market at Dalton Park on Saturday 14th September and stock up on delicious...
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November Food and Craft Market
16-11-2013 - 16-11-2013
Come to the special local market at Dalton Park on Saturday 16th November and stock up on delicious foods,...
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REGENCY REVIVAL
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
25-05-2013 - 26-05-2013
To celebrate the opening of the “Costumes from Austen” display of TV and film costumes, we bring together...
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Medieval Castle Life
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
26-05-2013 - 27-05-2013
Join the 15th Century folk of the York City Levy as they take up residence within the castle walls. There...
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Meccano Magic
26-05-2013 - 27-05-2013
A celebration of the traditional toy for little builders, with displays old and new. Come and marvel...
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Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
29-05-2013 - 30-05-2013
Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small......
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Shildon Model Railway Club Exhibition
15-06-2013 - 16-06-2013
We’re delighted to be hosting the show of the Shildon Model Railway Club. The SMRC is a local club...
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Cab It!
22-06-2013 - 23-06-2013
We’re giving you access the cabs of selected vehicles from the National Collection. Have a close-up...
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Police History Society Exhibition
29-06-2013 - 30-06-2013
A formidable Police birching stool and police helmet from 1863 are among the fascinating artefacts on...
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North East Chilli Festival 2013
06-07-2013 - 07-07-2013
After Heating up the North East Food Festival scene with its 1st event in 2012 which attracted over 10,000...
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A ROMP THROUGH THE REGENCY
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
06-07-2013 - 07-07-2013
Our Regency era Town Crier will take you on a journey through Regency England, using flags to create...
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Toy and Train Collectors Fair
06-07-2013 - 07-07-2013
Seek out your childhood treasures at Locomotion’s biggest toy fair, organised by David Poole of Pooley’s...
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Family Activities at Bede's World
13-07-2013 - 14-07-2013
Make your own coloured window to take away. Traditional skills hands-on workshops. Sunday also includes...
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Clash of Kingdoms
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
24-07-2013 - 25-07-2013
A trio of costumed actors re tell the conflict of England v Scotland which is brought to a head in 1513...
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The Road to Flodden
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
31-07-2013 - 01-08-2013
The English soldiers make ready for battle. Encamped within he walls of Warkworth Castle, once taken...
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Angels and Avatars at Bede's World
10-08-2013 - 11-08-2013
Hands-on workshop in latest digital technology. Learn how to make your own avatar. Event venue -...
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Georgian Fair
30-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday to Sunday. There'll...
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The Gruffalo's Child
18-07-2013 - 21-07-2013
Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo's sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
09-07-2013 - 13-07-2013
Tuesday 9th July until Saturday 13th July The Castle Players present A Midsummer Night’s Dream The...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ROMAN FESTIVAL - GLADIATOR SCHOOL
Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
28-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
At Chesters Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman Gladiators with hands on activities...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ROMAN FESTIVAL - ROMAN SOLDIER SCHOOL
Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
28-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
At Housesteads Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman soldiers with hands on activities...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... CRIME AND PUNISHMENT WEEK!
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
27-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Meet Thomas Turlis, the 18th Century Hangman at Tyburn. Hear his tales of felons and their punishments...
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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ARCHAEOLOGY DETECTIVES
Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
20-07-2013 - 26-07-2013
Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part...
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May Half Term
25-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
It’s opening week of Age of the Dinosaur – be amongst the first to get up close to these...
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Guided Walk
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
25-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Discover Woodhorn's historic colliery buildings with our free, friendly and informative guided walks.
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Bug Hunts
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
25-05-2013 - 02-06-2013
Get close and personal with creepy crawlies by joining in one of our bug hunts which are running every...
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A Celebration of Early Railways
01-06-2013 - 09-06-2013
As part of the 2013 Festival of the North East we're celebrating the early railways. Throughout June...
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Mini Artists - Messy Play and story time for the under 5s
03-05-2013 - 24-05-2013
We provide a fun and safe environment for young children to create and experience new things - plus we...
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Museum Mice
23-05-2013 - 13-06-2013
Join the Museum Mice in the Mouse House, with Gallery Interpreter Kathryn and meet the Great North Mouse....
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Live Skies: Presenter-led Planetarium Show
04-05-2013 - 31-05-2013
Sit under the stars and see the planets and constellations and where to find them in the night sky. Join...
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Blacksmith Demonstration
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
16-06-2013 - 21-07-2013
Blacksmith demonstration the blacksmith fires up the forge to demonstrate his skills.
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The Tony Sarma Mini-Veterinary School
18-04-2013 - 25-05-2013
Ever wondered why vets choose to work with animals rather than humans? Back for its second year, The...
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A SOLDIER'S LIFE
Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
20-07-2013 - 26-08-2013
Meet an iconic Roman Legionary stationed at the famous Housesteads Roman Fort. Our soldier recalls the...
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Mini Series in Food and Nutrition
16-04-2013 - 28-05-2013
Food glorious food! It’s one of Life’s great pleasures but how do you make sense of all the contradictory...
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Mouse House - Saturday Storytimes
18-05-2013 - 29-06-2013
Come and meet the Great North Mouse for storytime sessions with Gallery Interpreter Kathryn. Stories,...
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Naughty Monsters in the Sky
20-07-2013 - 31-08-2013
We all have questions about the things we see in the sky. Maybe monsters are the answer? Do monsters...
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Code-Cracker Family Trail
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
20-07-2013 - 01-09-2013
Find out about the special meanings of animals, plants and other symbols in art, then follow the code...
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Summer Holidays
20-07-2013 - 01-09-2013
Get up close to our dinosaurs in the stunning Age of the Dinosaur exhibition. Your ticket gets...
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Sunshine Days
14-05-2013 - 02-07-2013
Stories and Crafts for Under 5's Become a member of the Story Time club and make friends and have...
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Nursery Rhyme Special
07-05-2013 - 02-07-2013
Stories and Crafts for Under 5's Become a member of the Story Time club and make friends and have...
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Behind the Scenes Tours
01-06-2013 - 03-08-2013
This is a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Great North Museum: Hancock in the Resource...
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COSTUMES FROM AUSTEN
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
25-05-2013 - 02-08-2013
Belsay Hall plays host to displays, in several of its ground floor rooms, of a fabulous collection of...
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Fun in the Forest
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
28-05-2013 - 27-08-2013
Marshmallows and taties around the camp fire and wild wood crafts.
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Clay Play
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
29-05-2013 - 28-08-2013
Clay Play.
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Watery Habitats
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
30-05-2013 - 29-08-2013
Watery Habitats: river and pond ecology sessions.
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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
A trail exploring the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production of the Lindisfarne Gospels....
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Animal Antics in the Lindisfarne Gospels
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
A children’s trail spotting the animals in the museum that are illustrated in the Lindisfarne Gospels....
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The Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St. Mary's and St. Cutherbert's Church, Chester le Street
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
A free trail exploring the significance of Chester-le-Street to the Lindisfarne Gospels. It was here...
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Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at Chester le Street
01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013
Discover the actual site in Chester-le-Street where the Anglo Saxon monks safeguarded the Lindisfarne...
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Classics
13-02-2013 - 24-05-2013
Life’s classic hands-on exhibits return, including the sound mirrors, magnet table, giant lens and other...
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Naughty Monsters Explore the Planets
29-03-2013 - 14-07-2013
The Naughty Monsters return! Our imaginary monsters turn their attention to the planets in our solar...
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Medieval Jesting with Zooted
29-03-2013 - 12-08-2013
Zooted take you back to days of jesters and nights of, erm...knights. Where comedy was uncomplicated...
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Souter Seashore Safari
30-03-2013 - 24-08-2013
Search the rockpools along Souter's rocky shore.
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Crafts with the Company of Artisans
29-03-2013 - 25-08-2013
In the Middle Ages, skilled tilers travelled the country working in manor houses, castles and churches....
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Timechasers 4D
01-05-2013 - 29-09-2013
Hurtle through space and time back to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Experience every twist,...
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Age of the Dinosaur
25-05-2013 - 03-11-2013
Age of the Dinosaur is Life’s latest exhibition which comes from the Natural History Museum...
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Pre-school Day
26-03-2013 - 10-09-2013
These regular events, led by Life's friendly Science Explainers, provide a delightful opportunity for...
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Win A Car
13-04-2013 - 26-10-2013
Dalton Park, the region’s biggest shopping outlet is celebrating 10 fantastic years in spectacular style!...
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The Sun Show
16-02-2013 - 06-09-2013
Explore the amazing life cycle of a star, the solar system and solar flares. We take a look at our...
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Broomstick Training
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Come fly with us at Alnwick Castle! Take part in one of our famous broomstick lessons on the very spot...
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Historical Grounds Tour
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Join one of our well-informed guides to learn about the long history of Alnwick Castle, its origins,...
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Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Find out about our two famous Harrys, Potter and Hotspur, and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. Our...
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Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest
29-03-2013 - 30-10-2013
Choose your medieval costume and discover all aspects of castle life, from swordplay and games to a medieval...
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Heritage Train Rides
07-04-2013 - 30-11-2013
The train driver is ready to take you on a train ride on one of our heritage locomotives! Explore the...
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Steam train rides
16-03-2013 - 10-11-2013
On special event days, you can enjoy a ride on our steam train.
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Hatton Art Cart
03-11-2012 - 13-07-2013
Enjoy our free Art Cart at the Gallery. Packed full of art activities for children and young people...
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Book Buddies
06-09-2012 - 18-07-2013
Thursdays fortnightly in term time Our reading group aimed at children aged 8 - 12 years Reading champion...
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Story Time
03-09-2012 - 16-07-2013
Become a member of the Story Time club and collect stars and certificates, make friends and have fun!...
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Family History Research
29-11-2012 - 28-11-2013
Meets the last Thursday of each month. Drop in sessions for those interested in finding out more about...
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Errington Reay & Co Ltd
08-03-2013 - 31-03-2014
See how it’s made! Come and visit us at Bardon Mill Factory Shop Visitor Centre opens Easter...
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Platform Gallery
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
Watch modern day Metro trains pass by the station platform and learn more about the types of trains...
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The Children's Gallery
01-12-2012 - 31-12-2013
Come and have fun in the specially designed Children’s Gallery. Jump aboard the play train and...
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Mini Mix
05-09-2012 - 18-12-2013
Free movement and dance sessions for under 5’s at Arts Centre Washington. Give a little jiggle and a...
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Mix Up
01-09-2012 - 21-12-2013
Free arts and craft activities for children aged 5+ and their families at Arts Centre Washington. Each...
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HER STORY: CELEBRATING THE WOMEN OF NORTHUMBERLAND
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
03-08-2012 - 31-12-2013
Temporary Exhibition Not so long ago, history books were mostly about men and their activities –...
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Steam Locomotive Footplate Experiences
01-08-2012 - 31-12-2013
When you were a child, did you dream of driving a train, or riding on the footplate? Here’s your...
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Permanent Exhibition
Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
01-08-2012 - 31-12-2013
The Pennine Jewels is a fantastic collection of minerals which sit along side the ‘Magnificent...
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Narrow Guage Railway
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives
01-04-2012 - 31-12-2013
Why not take the train from Woodhorn though the QEII Country Park and enjoy the views. Saturdays and...
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Events and Entertainment…
01-01-2013 - 31-12-2014
Dalton Park outlet shopping centre, home of a year programme of free family events for the kids, free...
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Curiosity Zone
26-05-2012 - 03-08-2015
Opens 26 May 2012… You’ll never have seen anything like Life’s new Curiosity...
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Young Explorers' Zone
19-02-2011 - 19-02-2015
A NEW hands-on area at Life for under 7s. Are you looking for exciting activities to...
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