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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(4.4mi)

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(4.3mi)

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(4.3mi)

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(4.4mi)

via Gibside

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(4.3mi)

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(4.3mi)

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(4.4mi)

via Gibside

Sports & Fitness

Community Football

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

Thu 23 Jul17:30Strathmore Road Methodist Church(4.3mi)

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(2.9mi)

via Family History SpecialistCurated

Community

TAEKWONDO

Every Thursday from 7pm – 8.30pm

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Patricks Hall Organisation(4.3mi)

via St Patricks Hall OrganisationLocal gem

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(4.3mi)

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(4.3mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Fri 24 Jul10:00Lanchester Aquatics(3.4mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Ladies Meeting

Langley Park Baptist Church is putting on Ladies Meeting and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(4.7mi)

via Langley Park Baptist ChurchCurated

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you! Join us for another exciting Snakes & Shakes event where you can get up close to one of our resident snakes and learn all about our slithery friends. The fun doesn’t end there as we are also including one of Udderly Delicious Milkshakes from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar – the difficulty may be deciding the flavour! £14.95 per child (includes snakes workshop and a Milkshake from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar). Please note all tickets are non-refundable, however name changes are permitted if you are unable to attend. This would only be permitted if you contact us 48 hours prior to the event and advise of the change of details. Should this event be cancelled, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will offer a transfer to an alternative event of the same value (subject to availability) or a credit voucher equivalent to the full value of your booking. This credit will be emailed to you and will be valid for use at Lanchester Garden Centre for 3 months from the date of issue.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Lanchester Garden Centre(3.8mi)

via Lanchester Garden Centre

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Summer of Play 2026: free family activities

Fri 24 Jul11:00Gibside(4.4mi)

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(4.4mi)

via Gibside

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Venues with events near New Kyo

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Family History Specialist2.9 miles away

More about New Kyo

Durham, England

New Kyo sits quietly in Durham, a place where the local pubs and community halls usually have the best news for your Saturday night. It is a spot that feels like home, perfect for catching a film or meeting friends without needing to travel far. The town centre keeps its feet firmly on the ground while still offering plenty of reasons to stop by for a wander. Near Here tracks down what is playing so you can plan your evening with a cup of tea in hand.

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