What's on in Kip Hill

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CommunityFestivals & EventsHistory & Heritage

Around £6-£16.30

Heritage Steam Train Ride (Timetable A)

Enjoy a scenic 6-mile round-trip through the Causey Valley aboard a lovingly restored steam locomotive and Victorian-era carriages. Day Rover tickets allow unlimited travel all day, and you can join or break your journey at any station.

Sat 25 JulTanfield Railway(2mi)

via Tanfield RailwayLocal gem

Food & DrinkHistory & Heritage

Around £40.28

Afternoon Tea Train Experience

Indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea aboard a beautifully restored Directors’ Class carriage while enjoying scenic views along the world’s oldest railway.

Sat 25 JulTanfield Railway(2mi)

via Tanfield RailwayLocal gem

Arts & CultureFood & Drink

Around £40.28

Afternoon Tea Train

Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea aboard a historic Directors’ Class carriage while taking in scenic views of the North East countryside.

Sat 25 JulTanfield Railway(2mi)

via Tanfield RailwayLocal gem

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Summer of Play 2026: free family activities

This year is even bigger than last. It’s a play paradise with fun-packed play zones. There’ll be Georgian games, racket sports, music making and space hopper racing. Discover wildlife and nature, compete in penalty shootout, try your luck at a bean bag toss and play a game of volleyball. Tiny explorers will love the sensory play scattered across the Walled Garden where every step brings something new to see, touch, and experience. Bigger kids can step into the puppet theatre and put on a show, and adults? Put your family to the test in lawn games. Not to mention, there’ll be plenty of guided sessions returning, including: • Family fun yoga – join Kalma Life Yoga for bubble-filled animal poses • SEND friendly sports lessons – facilitated by Smile Through Sport • Axe throwing – try your aim with safe, instructor led throws from B Outdoors • Nature crafts – make simple creations inspired by the wild world • Parachute play – big, bright, energetic fun for all ages • Soft archery – test your focus with foam tipped arrows • Storytelling – settle in for lively tales that spark imaginations Whether your child dreams of becoming a sports champion or an artist, they’ll head home happy-tired, full of excitement and fresh air. From Saturday 4 July, every day until September, all summer long. Let the festival begin!

Sat 25 Jul11:00Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

Community

2026-07-25 10:00 - Wedding 11 am

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Sat 25 Jul11:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

Wedding 11 am

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Sat 25 Jul11:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

Get Growing - Plant & Seed Swap

Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host this year's Plant & Seed Swap day - a great little event for those who like to 'Get Growing'.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Land of Oak and Iron(4.4mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Community

Vegetable Creature Competition

Do you have what it takes to turn ordinary vegetables into extraordinary creatures? It’s time to unleash your imagination and bring your very own Veggie Monster to life and enter our competition!

Sat 25 Jul11:30Land of Oak and Iron(4.4mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Children & FamilySports & FitnessTheatre

Playful yoga with Kalma Life: Summer of Play

Breathe in. Breathe out. Shake it all about. Make animal poses and roar! And pop bubbles on the floor. Workout together with gentle stretches and mindful movement in this fun family-friendly yoga session, perfect for all ages, from toddlers to teens, parents and grandparents.

Sat 25 Jul12:00Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

Community

Scoops 'n' Smiles Ice-Cream

‘Scoops n Smiles’ are here at our Get Growing event - serving up a fantastic selection of real dairy ice cream from their charming retro van. There’s a scoop (or two!) waiting to make you smile!

Sat 25 Jul12:00Land of Oak and Iron(4.4mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Workshops & Classes

Fused Glass Sun Catcher Workshop

Glass artist Phillippa Lee will be leading this creative workshop where you’ll design and make your own beautiful fused glass sun catcher.

Sat 25 Jul14:00Land of Oak and Iron(4.4mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Children & FamilyTheatre

Pokémon crafts: Summer of Play

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover paper Pokémon crafts!

Sat 25 Jul14:30Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

CommunityFestivals & EventsHistory & Heritage

Around £6-£16.30