County Durham's Families Information Service

The Bowes Museum is a purpose built Museum created in the late 19th century by Joséphine and John Bowes. The Museum houses internationally renowned collections of European fine and decorative arts spanning five centuries. The Museum is in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle,…

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Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with a specially designed Play Trail, getting creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception. Join a daily Spotlight tour at 11.00am and find out more about the…

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Get active with friends and family and borrow a selection of hoops, balls and bats to play in the parkland.

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Time for our younger audiences to explore and play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session.

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Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers. Suitable for ages 5 and over.

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If you’d like to delve into the world of art then our new monthly Saturday morning art club’s for you. Be inspired by the Museum’s collections, exhibitions and grounds to explore, observe, experiment and express ideas in a creative and innovative way. A great way…

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Durham Churches Together seeks to coordinate activities on behalf of all the churches in Durham City. As well as expressing our faith through the observance of festivals such as Christmas, Easter and Good Friday, we also seek to engage with the wider community. We do…

Our Learning Disabilities Floating Support service provides tenancy support for people living in their own home who have an identified Learning Disability or difficulty. Up to 35 spaces available across County Durham Support for people aged 18 and over. Short term support for up to two years. Areas…

0191 332 4935
08000 731 837

We offer post diagnostic support following an Autism diagnosis. We support in 5 key areas Understanding self Health and Wellbeing Building social skills Promoting independence Support in Employment, Education and Volunteering We are here to give support and advice and offer support sessions. Our service…

0191 300 8556

We offer sling hire, advice and support across the region from our base in Durham City. Sessions are run by trained and insured babywearing consultants. It is £15 for 4 weeks hire. Appointments must be prebooked in advance. Sessions held on the 1st, 3rd and…

0191 378 9768
07989 242 664

County Durham's Families Information Service

The Bowes Museum

Everyday

Parkland Play

Stay and Play

Artist Makers

Young Creatives

Durham Churches Together

Learning Disabilities Floating Support, Home Group – Care and Support

Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service

North East Sling Library

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