Things to do in Durham with kids


Durham City is a charming destination for tourists who love history, culture and nature. You can visit the stunning Durham Cathedral and Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the medieval architecture and stained glass windows. You can also explore the lively market place, where you can find local crafts, food and souvenirs. If you want to relax, you can stroll along the River Wear, enjoy the scenic views and watch the rowers glide by.

Durham City is a place where you can experience the best of England in a small and friendly city.

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The Pottery Loft

The Pottery Loft provides a wonderful setting for all things artistic and creative!

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Attraction
Free

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

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The largest amusement park in the North East. Family rides, arcades or Quasar Laser, The best day out!

The Dunes Entertainment Centre
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The Dunes Entertainment Centre

Dunes Entertainment Centre, South Shields. Soft play, Arcade, Bowling and bar. Fun for all the family no matter the weather.

Quasar Laser South Shields
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From £4.50

Quasar Laser South Shields

Quasar Laser inside Quasar Amusements, South Shields is the laser tag game perfect for kids and adults of all ages.

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From £4

Create and Paint

Create and Paint is a creative studio, gift shop and caf located in Darlingtons bustling town centre.

Parklands Gold Club - Mini Golf
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Adults £4

Parklands Gold Club - Mini Golf

The Mini Golf provides synthetic putting greens, obstacles and water features suitable for all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer.

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From £18

Newcastle Racecourse

One of Britains busiest racecourses, hosting over 60 all-weather and jumps fixtures a year.

Fuzzy Ed's Fun House
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From £9.99

Fuzzy Ed's Fun House

Fuzzy Ed's is an action-packed kids soft playhouse in North Shields for children of all ages.

Murton Equestrian Centre
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From £12.50

Murton Equestrian Centre

Offering private lessons, group lessons and activities to all ages and abilities of rider.

Attraction
From £9.75

Tynemouth Aquarium

Come and see a huge variety of sealife at Tynemouth Aquarium! Book your tickets online to benefit from our best-value admission prices.

Waves
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Waves

Swimming pool, pool slide, soft play, gym and fitness,

Attraction
Free

Dorman Museum

A great family day out. Learn, have fun & enjoy!

Northumberlandia
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Free

Northumberlandia

A stunning human landform sculpture of a reclining lady. Made of 1.5 million tonnes of rock, clay and soil, 100 feet high and a quarter of a mile long.