What’s On Events Calendar
Launch event for Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
04 May 2024 - 04 May 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Botanic Garden
Meet the designers and scientists behind Alice Dalí AR, a new augmented reality experience at Durham's Botanic Garden, at this launch event.
- Festival
- Holiday activities
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Public
- Everyone
MG Car Display
07 July 2024 - 07 July 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Botanic Garden
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Teddy Bear's Picnic
12 August 2024 - 12 August 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Crazy Creatures
15 August 2024 - 15 August 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Elizabeth Baker, StoryTeller
22 August 2024 - 22 August 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a whole host of stories and legends from some of the different countries where the wonderful plants in our Garden grow.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.