What's on in Shield Row

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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(4.3mi)

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

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

TAEKWONDO

Every Thursday from 7pm – 8.30pm

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

via St Patricks Hall OrganisationLocal gem

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Fri 24 Jul10:00Lanchester Aquatics(3.5mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Ladies Meeting

Ladies Meeting — brought to you by Langley Park Baptist Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

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(3.9mi)

via Lanchester Garden Centre

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!

Fri 24 Jul11:00Gibside(4.3mi)

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(4.3mi)

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(4.3mi)

via Gibside

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(4mi)

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(4mi)

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(4mi)

via Tanfield RailwayLocal gem

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(4.3mi)

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(4.3mi)

via Strathmore Road Methodist Church

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Venues with events near Shield Row

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

Family History Specialist2.9 miles away

More about Shield Row

Durham, England

Shield Row sits snugly in Durham and manages to pack quite a punch for entertainment without needing a massive stadium. It is a quiet corner of the county where local pubs often host their own quiz nights and community groups run regular meetups. Not bad for a place that keeps its neighbours well entertained. The town has always had a knack for finding time for a good laugh or a bit of theatre on a Saturday evening. We keep an eye on what is going on so you do not have to waste your Sunday scrolling through endless lists. It is a friendly spot where the calendar fills up nicely and everyone knows what is on.

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