County Durham's Families Information Service

We provide high quality education and training which focuses on developing knowledge, skills and qualities needed by our learners to progress into sustained employment and build successful careers. A range of vocational courses and apprenticeships are available.

01207 585 900

Get ready for our fantastic 2024 festival - A weekend of incredible celebrity chef demonstrations, regional food & drink traders & local entertainers . A feast of free family fun lies in wait for visitors to this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. The festival will…

Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed throughout the 2024 season. The urgent works will include repairs to the underground mine, washing floor, mine shop, buddle house and jigger house. In the meantime look out for details of our Killhope in the…

01388 537 505

We can't wait to see you at Northumberland College Zoo! Please visit our website for more information about which animals you can see at the zoo and how to plan your visit. We can offer bespoke family and group sessions where there is a range…

01670 841 229

Opening in summer 2024, Hopetown Darlington, the region's newest visitor attraction, is a 7.5 acre site encompassing a railway museum, exhibitions, festivals, events, café and shop, a railway-themed adventure play park and time travel immersive experience ride, and the chance to view live engineering in…

01325 405 060

Whether you’re interested in pop dance, ballet, tap, modern, lyrical, acrobatic dance, acting, musical theatre or singing come along to The Joanne Banks Dance studio and you’re sure to find a dance class that’s perfect for you. Our professional dance teachers are experts in performing…

01388 420 210

Bullion Hall is a busy and welcoming community centre in Chester-le-Street with activities for children, young people and families. For the very young our volunteer led Toddlers group is on Tuesday and Thursday, 10.00am - 11.30am, £1.50 per family. Weekdays from 3.30pm - 5.30pm we…

07762 905 440

Our volunteer Catering team provide a hot meal and sweet on a Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday lunchtime, to eat in or takeaway for a suggested donation from £2 Free Tea / Coffee also available. Also available free, are fresh fruit and veg and whatever…

07469 439 504

Step One Recovery is one of the largest groups of private rehabilitation centres in the UK with a location in Spain. We have recently developed a free 24 hour helpline that is available to residents in the County Durham area who are struggling from addiction…

0330 107 2950

We are a North East charity who promote a positive future for individuals who have experienced adverse situations in their lives, including individuals impacted by the criminal justice or care systems. Our volunteers bring energy, warmth, friendship and offer reassurance in the most challenging of…

0191 375 7278
0800 012 1539 Freephone helpline

County Durham's Families Information Service

Derwentside College

Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Killhope Lead Mining Museum

Northumberland College Zoo

Hopetown Darlington

Joanne Banks Dancers

Bullion Community Resource Centre

Bishop Auckland Baptist Church

Step One Recovery - FREE 24/7 Helpline Available For Individuals Suffering From Addiction

Nepacs - supporting a positive future for people who have experienced adverse situations in their lives

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