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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(0.8mi)

via Gibside

Community

2026-07-23 10:00 - Drop in Coffee Morning

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Burnopfield MC

Thu 23 Jul11:00Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(2.3mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Community

Drop in Coffee Morning

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Burnopfield MC

Thu 23 Jul11:00Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(2.3mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

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(0.2mi)

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(0.2mi)

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(0.8mi)

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(2.4mi)

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(0.2mi)

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(0.2mi)

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(0.8mi)

via Gibside

Community

2026-07-23 13:30 - Drop-in Coffee Morning

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 13:30Details: Drop-in coffee morning once a fortnight for people to meet with others for a chat, coffee/tea and cake. / Our aim is for those who may feel isolated to share some companionship. Location: Spoor Memorial

Thu 23 Jul14:30Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(2.3mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Community

Drop-in Coffee Morning

Thu 23 Jul14:30Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church(2.3mi)

via Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church

Sports & Fitness

Beginners Pilates: 1.30 to 2

Spotted Beginners Pilates: 1.30 to 2 on Clara Vale Village Hall's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 23 Jul14:30Clara Vale Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Community Football

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

Thu 23 Jul17:30Strathmore Road Methodist Church(0.2mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

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(0.2mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

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Rooted

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

Thu 23 Jul20:00Strathmore Road Methodist Church(0.2mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

Sports & Fitness

Sian Atkinson Yoga

Clara Vale Village Hall hasn't given us the full script, but Sian Atkinson Yoga has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Clara Vale Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Clara Vale Village HallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Rowlands Gill

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

Strathmore Road Methodist Church0.2 miles away Chopwell Trinity Methodist Church2.3 miles away Gibside0.8 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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Summer of Play 2026: free family activities