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Things to do with kids in Sunderland & Durham
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SWIMMING LESSONS WITH EVERYONE ACTIVE
1st January-31st December 2024
Venue: Sunderland
Address: SR1-SR6
Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Hetton Community Pool and Wellness Centre, Houghton Sports Centre, Silksworth...
DURHAM CATHEDRAL NATURE TRAIL
31st January-31st December 2024
Venue: Durham Cathedral
Address: The College, DH1 3EH
This nature trail has been developed with local school children to help you explore the woodlands & riverbanks around the cathedral. Look out for animals, birds, trees & flowers on your way round. The...
WILDLIFE SPOTTERS
10th February-1st June 2024
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Address: SR1 1PP
Families can collect a free wildlife spotters activity sheet filled with puzzles & challenges to help them explore the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
WWT WASHINGTON APP
11th March-31st December 2024
Venue: WWT Washington Wetlands Centre
Address: NE38 8LE
Browse the NEW WWT Washington app – your digital pocket journey to enjoy before, during and after a visit. Download from Apple & Google Stores now & get 10% off admission.
BING'S NATURE EXPLORERS
23rd March-2nd June 2024
Venue: WWT Washington Wetlands Centre
Address: NE38 8LE
Learn all about wetland nature & wildlife with a little help from Bing & his friends. Join Bing & Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances & much more....
After-school classes and activities
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