person or free with an explorer pass. Times TBC, between 10.30am & 2.30pm. Tel: 01642 311211.
Tuesday 7th August & Thursday 9th August 2018 Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW
habitats for our tiny friends to thrive. Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and Darlington Naturalists Field Club. More info from Sue Antrobus santrobus@teeswildlife. org or 01287636382. Meet: Firthmoor Community Centre, Burnside Road, Darlington, DL1 4SU.
Policing – Past and Present Discover more about the history of policing through this fascinating display, curated by the volunteers who help to run our Victorian Police Station. 10am-4pm. Free with museum admission.
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or 01642 527375.
Sunday 5th August Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Walks at Kirkleatham Museum 2018 Stuart Macmillan - Kirkleatham in two world wars. A programme of guided walks around Kirkleatham Village. All walks commence at the entrance of Kirkleatham Museum at 1pm and last 1.5 hours. £1 per person.
Sunday 5th August Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW
Children’s Miniature Train Rides (steam and electric). 10am-1pm.
Sunday 5th August & 2nd September Hurworth Grange, Darlington
Sutton Bank Sunday: Live the Anglo-Saxon Life Enjoy family fun on 'Sutton Bank Sundays' in the school summer holidays with free drop-in-any-time activities. Learn about the history and culture of Anglo-Saxon Yorkshire, with activities and displays by The English Companions. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. All children to be accompanied by an adult. For all the family. Booking not required, drop in any time. Call 01439 772738 or go to
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events Time: 11am – 4pm. Cost: Adult: Free Child: Free.
Sunday 5th August Sutton Bank National Park Centre, YO7 2EH
Tees Barrage Festival Celebrate the unique heritage and wildlife of the Tees Barrage and the river with River Tees Rediscovered and the Canal and River Trust at this free family friendly activity day. Guided tours, crafts, activities and trails will bring the barrage and the river to life! Lots of free parking and 10 minute walk from Thornaby train station; cycle paths from Stockton and Middlesbrough. 11am-3pm. For more information
christine.corbett@
groundwork.org.uk
Monday 6th August Tees Barrage
Young Explorers: Caterpillar Treasure Hunt Hunt the caterpillars and match them to the right butterflies to claim your prize. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. For all the family. Booking not required, drop in any time. 01439 772738 or
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events Time: 11am – 4pm. Cost: Adult: Free Child: £3.
Monday 6th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB
Giant Beach Art Create a fantastic piece of artwork, seaweed hair, pebble eyes or feather whiskers!...what will you create? Cost £2 per child. Tide times TBC. For more information call 01642 496430.
Monday 6th August Redcar Beach
Little Boots: Nature Detectives Today you play detectives looking for the hidden treasures of nature. Remember, X marks the spot! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 3. Booking essential. Online booking available at
northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 10:30am – 12 noon. Cost: Adult: Free Child: £4.50.
Tuesday 7th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB
Young Explorers: Great Stick Hunt Discover 101 uses for sticks (well maybe not that many!), from making stick people and woodland monsters to creating stick art, spider's webs and star wands. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 6. Booking essential. Online booking available at
northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 1:30pm – 3pm. Cost: Adult: Free Child: £4.50.
Tuesday 7th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB
Performances with Inner State theatre company Today marks the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook joining the Endeavour ready for his 1st voyage of Discovery. COOK’S SECRET RECIPE: Join Captain Cook on his First Voyage of discovery. What’s he cooking up for the crew and will they like it? Can he find his way around the world without SatNav and will he make his rendezvous with Venus? £2 per
Tuesday 7th August Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Middlesbrough
Craft Activities – Summer Celebrations As the Teddy Bears go on their summer picnics, celebrate the Summer with themed crafts. Cost varied. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am – 3:30pm. Call 01642 479500 for more information.
Sing & Shimmy
Wednesday 8th, 15th & 22nd August Preston Park Museum & Grounds
A fun session aimed at under-5s and their families. Your little one will love singing, moving and playing instruments along to our action songs, games and dances. Tickets: £2.50 (no booking required) 11.45am-12.30pm.
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or call 01642 527375.
Pirates
Wednesday 8th August Parkway Shopping Centre, Coulby Newham
Make flags & parrots. FREE children’s craft event. 10am-3pm.
Facebook.com/parkwaycoulbynewham www.parkwayshopping.co.uk
Get Crafty! Teddy Bear Hand Puppets They’re getting ready for the Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the weekend, so go and join them for some teddy- tastic crafts! Make a felt teddy hand puppet, which you can take with you for the picnic this weekend. Free with museum admission.10am-3.30pm.
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or 01642 527375.
Wednesday 8th and Friday 10th August Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Bookmarks To complement their fantastic free summer exhibition, ‘Harry Potter: The History of Magic’, design an eye-catching bookmark so you never lose your page when reading J. K. Rowling’s wonderful stories. £1.00 per go. 1pm-3pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No organised groups please. Tel: 01642 813781.
Wednesday 8th August Dorman Museum, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
Outdoor Theatre: Alice's Adventures in
Thursday 9th August Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
Wonderland Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in the garden. 6.30pm.
Booking is essential. Adult £16, Child £10, Family £46, under 3s free. Call 01642 328904 to book.
Fighting Scurvy!! Learn more about the strict health and hygiene rules set by Captain Cook. Sew your own keepsake to remind you to stay healthy. £1 per item. Or free with an explorer pass. 1pm-3pm. Tel: 01642 311211.
Thursday 9th August Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Middlesbrough
Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
Thursday 9th & Tuesday 28th August Hartlepool Power Station Visitor Centre
(STEM) Days Free days event at Hartlepool power station. Take a tour on the morning and take part in electricity science-based experiments on afternoon! Event runs from 9.30am-3pm. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Please phone 01429 853582 or email
hartlepoolsitetours@edf-energy.com to book your session.
Grass Head Animals Make your own grass head animal then take it home, water it and watch the grass magically grow giving your creature hair. Cost £2 per person. 1-3pm. For more information call 01287 631132.
Thursday 9th August Guisborough Forest & Walkway
Young Explorers: A Woodland Adventure Use your senses to explore Crow Wood in a new
Thursday 9th August The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB
way. Have a go at the blindfold walk, feel a tree, listen to nature's symphony and explore like a bug. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 6. Booking essential. Online booking available at
northyorkmoors.eventbrite.com or call 01439 772738 for more information. Time: 10:30am – 12 noon. Cost: Adult: Free Child: £4.50.
Thursday 9th August Albert Park, Middlesbrough
A Squash and a Squeeze (under 5s) Join the rangers for the Story telling of a Squash and a Squeeze followed by some arts and crafts activities linked to the story. Sessions require pre- booking with sessions taking place at 10am and 11am. Meet: The Visitors Centre Albert Park, Cost £1.50 Call Albert Park Visitors Centre 01642 819808.
Thursday 9th August Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, TS13 4AP
Saxons
A family day to explore Saxon life with a living history session including costumes. Learn Saxon battle strategies and form a shield wall. Design and make Saxon shields and swords or jewels using clay and beads. (11am-3pm) Free event, donations welcome. No need to book. For info call 01287 642877.
Friday 10th August Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park, Normanby
Wonderful Wildflowers The wildflowers are amazing at this time of the year. Investigate what lives in the meadows and then pop into the centre for flower crafts. Cost £2 per child. 1- 3pm. Booking essential – please call 01642 459629.
Friday 10th August Cornmill Centre, Darlington
Summer fair free stay and play. 11am-4pm.
Saturday 11th August Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stockton
Blockbuster Summer - The Greatest Show in Town
Join Castlegate’s Ringmaster for a show-stopping event with the greatest circus performances, workshops and more. 10am – 3pm. FREE.
www.facebook.com/Castlegateshoppingcentre
Sunday 12th August Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Teddy Bears’ Picnic If you go down to the Park today, you’re sure of a big surprise at the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Take your picnic and favourite bears to the museum for a fun- filled family day. Free with museum admission. 10am-4pm (last admission 3.30pm)
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or 01642 527375.
Sunday 12th August Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Northern Dales Farmers’ Markets (Voted one of the finest farmers’ markets in the country by The Telegraph) and their outstanding local stallholders will be outside of the museum every 2nd Sunday of the month. Free. 10am-2pm (TBC)
www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk or 01642 527375.
Sunday 12th August Darlington Town Centre
Sherwood’s Vauxhall Darlington 10k, Fun Run
and Junior 3k. From 9am. Visit
www.healthydarlington.co.uk/10k for details.
Sunday 12th August Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Nr Thirsk YO7 2EH
Sutton Bank Sunday: Fun Outdoors! Enjoyr family fun on 'Sutton Bank Sundays' in the school summer holidays with free drop-in-any-time activities. Join us for a day of music and dancing. Have a go at welly wanging. Brush up on your Bushcraft skills including firecraft and foraging with The Trailblazer Team. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. All children to be accompanied by an adult. For all the family. Booking not required, drop in any time. Call 01439 772738 or go to
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events Time: 11am – 4pm. Cost: Adult: Free Child: Free.
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