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Arts & Culture

Craft and Chat 09.30 to 11.30am ... more

The full scoop on Craft and Chat 09.30 to 11.30am ... more lives over on Clara Vale Village Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Clara Vale Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal 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!

Tue 21 Jul11:00Gibside(0.8mi)

via Gibside

CommunityFood & Drink

Tuesday Lunch Club

Tuesdays 10am to 2pm

Tue 21 Jul11:00The Whinlaton Centre(2.7mi)

via The Whinlaton CentreLocal gem

Children & FamilyTheatre

Nature crafts: Summer of Play

Join us for a weekly burst of creativity with nature‑themed crafts that change every session. Little makers can get stuck into muddy art, sculpt clay animals, build journey sticks or even make a bird feeder to take home. Each week brings something new to discover, inspired by the outdoors.

Tue 21 Jul11:30Gibside(0.8mi)

via Gibside

Markets & Fairs

The Community Market

Tuesdays and Saturdays 10.30am - 12.30pm

Tue 21 Jul11:30The Whinlaton Centre(2.7mi)

via The Whinlaton CentreLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Tuesday health walk

Join walk leaders for an amble along Gibside Avenue at a very relaxed pace. This walk is approximately 1 mile long. If you feel a longer walk would suit you better, check out our Wednesday health walks. This event is free. Donations are very welcome and will go directly towards caring for heritage and wildlife at Gibside. Every Tuesday, 11am-12pm. No need to book.

Tue 21 Jul12:00Gibside(0.8mi)

via Gibside

Children & FamilyTheatre

Storytime: Summer of Play

Each week hear adventures of wonderful wildlife. Fly away on a daydream and journey through your imagination as you listen to an exciting story.

Tue 21 Jul14:00Gibside(0.8mi)

via Gibside

Community

2026-07-21 14:00 - Play and Praise

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 14:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Tue 21 Jul15:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(0.2mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Play and Praise

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 14:00Details: Location: SRMC Rowlands GillPostcode: NE39 1HX

Tue 21 Jul15:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(0.2mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Irish Dance Class @ Emma Hall

weekly on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 5:00pm, forever

Tue 21 Jul18:00Emmaville Hall(3.8mi)

via Emmaville HallCurated

Community

Barre 6 to 7pm ... more

Barre 6 to 7pm ... more at Clara Vale Village Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Tue 21 Jul19:00Clara Vale Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Craft Class

Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm

Tue 21 Jul20:00The Whinlaton Centre(2.7mi)

via The Whinlaton CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £2

Screening of Defiant

It's the first night of the tour! Pay as you feel, suggested donation £2 per person.

Tue 21 Jul20:00Quaking Houses Village Hall(4.8mi)

via Quaking Houses Village HallCurated

Community

Charity Shop

Open Wednesday to Friday 10am - 3pm and Saturdays 10am -1pm Pop along to our charity shop in the Church Hall and see what bargains you can bag!

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Nicholas with Christ Church(4.7mi)

via St Nicholas with Christ ChurchCurated

Community

2026-07-22 10:00 - With Wednesdays: With Refresh

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Get together around a brew and biscuits. / / Everyone welcome!Location: SRMC ChopwellPostcode: NE17 7DG

Wed 22 Jul11:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(0.2mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Community

With Wednesdays: With Refresh

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Get together around a brew and biscuits. / / Everyone welcome!Location: SRMC ChopwellPostcode: NE17 7DG

Wed 22 Jul11:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(0.2mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Summer of Play 2026: free family activities

Wed 22 Jul11:00Gibside(0.8mi)

via Gibside

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Venues with events near Rowlands Gill

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Gibside0.8 miles away Strathmore Road Methodist Church0.2 miles away The Whinlaton Centre2.7 miles away

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Durham, England

Rowlands Gill has nearby local names including Gibside, Gibside Chapel and St James Church Hall. We gather the dates around them together, because local plans can be historical, outdoorsy or a good reason to explore the Derwent Valley. Near Here keeps event details around Rowlands Gill in one handy view so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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