What's on in Bolts Burn

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Community

Around £60

Victoria Golf Resort & Spa

Deluxe Twin room with Pool View

Sat 7 NovStanhope Travel Ltd(4.5mi)

via Stanhope Travel LtdLocal gem

Community

Around £60

AX ODYCY

Stylish d?cor, fine-dining experiences, an exclusive location and views of the glistening Mediterranean? what more could you want? You can also add fantastic facilities and sea-view rooms to the list of things you?ll find at AX ODYCY. Pull up a sunlounger next to the outdoor pool or there's also an adults-only rooftop, with two infinity pools, a whirlpool, bar and restaurant. With a children?s pool, an on-site aqua park and six restaurants, fun is guaranteed for families. Choose your perfect room and get ready to lounge in luxury.

Mon 31 MayStanhope Travel Ltd(4.5mi)

via Stanhope Travel LtdLocal gem

Community

Wednesday Mid Summer Series 2026 » Wednesday Mid Summer Series 4

Another belter from Club House. Wednesday Mid Summer Series 2026 » Wednesday Mid Summer Series 4 — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Club House(7.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

Around £50

Members Camping Week

Fri 24th July - Sun 2 August, 10:00-17:00

Fri 24 Jul11:00Club House(7.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £80

Youth Introduction to Windsurfing

Fri 24th July - Fri 14 August, 18:00-20:00

Fri 24 Jul19:00Club House(7.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

AJAYS » 25 July,

Calling all young sailors at the club! We're hosting a relaxed yet structured afternoon on the water, perfect for all youth and junior members. Whether you're a beginner or experienced sailor, come enjoy some time sailing with friends.

Sat 25 Jul15:00Club House(7.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Live Music

Commodore's Reception

Come and meet the fleet for the Mirror Nationals. The bar will be open, and live music from Hannah Stanto. If you want food from the galley, please can you pre-order here.

Sat 25 Jul20:00Club House(7.7mi)

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Community

Sunday Mid Summer Series » Sunday Mid Summer Series 4

Sunday Mid Summer Series » Sunday Mid Summer Series 4. Club House. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sun 26 Jul12:00Club House(7.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

Bog Day

Drop-in to Bowlees to find out about peat bogs and the North Pennines National Landscape team’s peatland restoration work over the past twenty years. A range of activities for all ages will be available, including: Games to discover the animals and plants that live and rely on peat bogs Create magnetic bog poetry Bog in a bottle No booking required, this is a drop-in event suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is in the upstairs space at Bowlees Visitor Centre and is not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for dogs.

Sun 26 Jul12:00Bowlees Visitor Centre(9.4mi)

via Bowlees Visitor Centre

Community

Around £35

Mirror Nationals

Sat 25th - Tue 28 July View Official Noticeboard

Tue 28 JulClub House(7.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

Finals bash

All members are welcome to come and mark the end of the Mirror Nationals with a social event and disco.

Tue 28 JulClub House(7.7mi)

via Club HouseLocal gem

Community

Garden club - volunteer opportunity

Volunteer to help look after ‘Helen’s Garden’ at Bowlees Visitor Centre, and the raised beds and planters alongside the Centre on Tuesday 28 July and 25 August, 10am to 12.30pm. General maintenance including weeding, dead heading, cutting back and planting. Watering the gardens when required. Tidying, sweeping the surfaced area around the Centre and painting garden benches. Hedge trimming and maintaining the willow arch in the car park. Usually work for two to two and a half hours and finish with refreshments which are provided. Sign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact

Tue 28 Jul11:00Bowlees Visitor Centre(9.4mi)

via Bowlees Visitor Centre

Wild Wednesday - campfire cooking and foraging

Nature & Outdoors

Around £2

Wild Wednesday - campfire cooking and foraging

Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. Forage for food to cook on the campfire at Bowlees Visitor Centre, 29 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season, identify plants that can be used in recipes and make dips and fillings for your bread on a stick around the campfire. Suitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). £2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family, such as sensory needs. Please email with any allergies/dietary requirements. Please wear sturdy footwear, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. The event is not suitable for dogs and is not wheelchair accessible. Please use the Ticketsource to book

Wed 29 Jul11:30Bowlees Visitor Centre(9.4mi)

via Bowlees Visitor Centre

Nature & Outdoors

Around £2

Wild Wednesday - foraging, food and fun

Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. Forage for food and have fun at Bowlees Visitor Centre, 29 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season, identify plants that can be used in recipes and fun nature activities. Suitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). £2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family, such as sensory needs. Please email with any allergies/dietary requirements. Please wear sturdy footwear, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. The event is not suitable for dogs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family, for example sensory needs. Please use the Ticketsource to book

Wed 29 Jul11:30Bowlees Visitor Centre(9.4mi)

via Bowlees Visitor Centre

Community

Volunteer day at Bowlees tree nursery

Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. There are also extra drop in sessions on 11 March, 15 April, 13 may and 10 June. You can help with our nature recovery work by seed collecting and sowing, potting on, and watering plants. For more information email Delivered as part of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme. Tees-Swale is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and led by the North Pennines National Landscape team in collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Sign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact

Wed 29 Jul14:00Bowlees Visitor Centre(9.4mi)

via Bowlees Visitor Centre

Community

Wednesday Mid Summer Series 2026 » Wednesday Mid Summer Series 5

Right then — Wednesday Mid Summer Series 2026 » Wednesday Mid Summer Series 5 at Club House. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 29 Jul19:30Club House(7.7mi)

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History & Heritage

Historic environment on-site working day

Come along and get involved in recording historic structures on working days at sites around the North Pennines. Held monthly apart from March and August, 10am to 4pm. Help document key features through structured field recording and targeted photography, and contribute invaluable data for ongoing conservation work. The photographs taken will also support the creation of detailed 3D models through photogrammetry and feed into Historic England’s Missing Pieces project, helping to build a richer national record of heritage sites. You’ll have the chance to work with other volunteers and trained staff, while helping us to safeguard these important sites. You will need to bring walking boots and clothing appropriate for spending the day outdoors in a variety of weather. You will also need a packed lunch, snacks and a drink. If you want to bring equipment with you, you are welcome to, but we will also have some equipment available for you to use. Dates for 2026: Future dates with locations: • Thursday 26th February – Rookhope Arch • Tuesday 28th April – Nenthead • Wednesday 27th May – Beldon Lead Mine • Tuesday 23rd June – Lady’s Rake Mine • Thursday 30th July – Silverband Mine • Wednesday 23rd September – Pike Law • Tuesday 27th October – Middle Level Greenlaw • Thursday 19th November – Stublick Colliery/ Langley Barony Mine • Tuesday 8th December – Brandon Walls Each day is from 10am to 4pm. Please book using the Better Impact volunteer system

Thu 30 Jul11:00Pike Law lead mine workings(7.4mi)

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Durham, England

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