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SWIMMING LESSONS WITH EVERYONE ACTIVE
1st January-31st December 2024
Venue: Sunderland
Address: SR1-SR6
Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/
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
Website: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
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
Website: www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk
Families can collect a free wildlife spotters activity sheet filled with puzzles & challenges to help them explore the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
AURORA THE POLAR BEAR'S ADVENTURE
24th February-7th May 2024
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Address: SR1 1PP
Website: www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk
Meet Aurora & her polar bear friends as you explore the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition & the Museum’s own wildlife collections! Learn fascinating facts about polar bears & other endangered...
WWT WASHINGTON APP
11th March-31st December 2024
Venue: WWT Washington Wetlands Centre
Address: NE38 8LE
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington
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
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington
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....
KILLHOPE MUSEUM OPENS
29th March-29th October 2024
Time: 10am-4.30pm
Venue: Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Address: DL13 1AR
Website: www.killhope.org.uk.
A visit to Killhope is a unique & unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Why not go on an underground mine trip, visit the fascinating exhibition & new addition the Weardale Tub, look for lead...
MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS
5th-6th May 2024
Venue: Beamish Museum
Address: Beamish, DH9 0RG
Website: www.beamish.org.uk
In the Edwardian period, May Day was second only to Christmas in popularity & each town or village all over the country would have its own range of traditions and customs. Find out more about the customs...
ACTIVE SUNDERLAND BIG 3K RUN
12th-12th May 2024
Time: 9am
Venue: Keel Square,
Address: SR1 3LH
Website: www.mysunderland.co.uk/big3krun
This well-established event is suitable for families, beginner runners, junior club runners, & anyone wanting to give running 3k on closed roads through the city centre a go! Entry is just £10 per adult...
LITTLE LOCOS
16th-16th May 2024
Time: 10.30-11.30am
Venue: Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon,
Address: DL4 1PQ
Website: www.locomotion.org.uk
Taking place every month, Little Locos is a special session for young visitors aged five & under, & their families & carers. Little Locos is the perfect place for you & your little ones to play & learn...