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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!

Thu 23 Jul11:00Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

Community

2026-07-23 10:45 - MHA Love2Move

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:45Details: This is a dementia friendly seated exercise that happens in the small hall before lunch, organised by MHA.Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul11:45Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

MHA Love2Move

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:45Details: This is a dementia friendly seated exercise that happens in the small hall before lunch, organised by MHA.Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul11:45Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Children & FamilyTheatre

Parachute play: Summer of Play

Drop by to try out classic parachute games at Gibside's Play Paradise. Expect primary school classics: create a giant, colourful mushroom, experience a heart-pounding game of cat and mouse, or surprise your friends and family with a round of shark attack. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

Community

Dr Bike at Land of Oak & Iron

Dr Bike from the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust will be at the Land of Oak & Iron, providing services for all the avid cyclists that come to the Heritage Centre!

Thu 23 Jul12:00Land of Oak and Iron(4.4mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Community

2026-07-23 12:00 - MHA Lunch Club

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul13:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

MHA Lunch Club

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul13:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Children & FamilyTheatre

Family games: Summer of Play

Drop by and join the family challenge. Take part in classic games like the egg-and-spoon race, parachute challenge, foam javelin throws, space hopper races, and blindfold games. Who in your family will take home the bragging rights?

Thu 23 Jul14:30Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

Sports & Fitness

Community Football

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 16:30Details: Location: Highfield MUGA

Thu 23 Jul17:30Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

Church Wives

We meet fortnightly on a Thursday evening in the Chapter House, except in July and August. We have a range of speakers for most meetings, which are listed in the separate left hand tab. We also enjoy a shared meal approximately four times a year. For further details .

Thu 23 Jul19:00Family History Specialist(4.9mi)

via Family History SpecialistCurated

Community

2026-07-23 19:00 - Rooted

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul20:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

CommunityReligion & Spirituality

Rooted

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Thu 23 Jul20:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(3.5mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

Safeguarding Information

If you still have questions check out our contact details or visit us at the St Mary's Centre, Church Chare, Whickham, NE16 4SH Mon - Fri 9am - 12noon. There are good car parks situated behind the Front Street shops with several paths connecting to both Front Street and Church Chare. The distance should be no more than a 5 minute walk. Please note the car parks operate on a Pay & Display basis and depending on the time of day a small charge may be required.

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Mary's Centre(4.6mi)

via St Mary's CentreLocal gem

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Summer of Play 2026: free family activities

Fri 24 Jul11:00Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

Sports & Fitness

Football Friday's coached sessions with Newcastle United Foundation

Get ready for Football Fridays, high‑energy skills sessions led by the brilliant coaches from Newcastle United Foundation, the charity arm of NUFC dedicated to inspiring young people through sport. Learn to dribble like Messi, score like Bellingham and volley like Shearer with some top‑quality coaching. Sessions run 10:30–11:30am for ages 6–8 and 11:30am–12:30pm for ages 9–14.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

Sports & Fitness

Football Friday's coached sessions with Newcastle United Foundation

Fri 24 Jul12:30Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

CommunitySports & Fitness

Football Friday's drop-in sessions with Newcastle United Foundation

Get ready for Football Fridays led by Newcastle United Foundation coaches, the charity arm of NUFC dedicated to inspiring young people through sport. Kids can dip in and out of activities, practise new skills and join friendly challenges throughout the day. There's plenty of multi‑sport equipment to try out and don’t miss the Keepy‑Up Challenge. How many keepy‑ups can you do, and will you make it onto the leaderboard? Come back each week to beat your score or defend your title.

Fri 24 Jul14:30Gibside(3.2mi)

via Gibside

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Durham, England

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