CO DURHAM & DARLINGTON WHERE TO GO WHATS ON COMPETITIONS MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk SPRING 2023 New Play Frames & an Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Adventure Valley!
2 raring2go.co.uk 3 Raring2go! Raring2go! Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Easter Holidays ALL INCLUDED IN ENTRY! Don’tmiss all the ‘egg-cellent’ extra fun at AdventureValley this Easter Holiday! •Visit the spectacular Easter Garden (all undercover) andmeet the Easter Bunny •Hunt for eggs to earn a chocolate treat •Brand new play frames opening! •Daily shows •An activity every 30 minutes BOOK DISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLINE NOW: adventurevalley.co.uk COMING SOON! PEN FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS COMING SOON! PEN FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS
4 raring2go.co.uk 5 Raring2go! LEARN Raring2go! LEARN Station Scamps at Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Museum Every Friday is Play Friday at Head of Steam. Stay and play between 10am-12pm. As well as toys, we like to get messy with crafts or ‘real world play’ as we explore the railways and the museum with our friends. Some sessions need to be booked in advance. FREE to Museum family annual pass holders. Non-members £2 per session Check the Head of Steam Facebook page for information. Little Kickers Approved football training for children aged 18month - 8th birthday. Led by FA quali ed coaches in a fun, friendly environment. At Little Kickers the focus is very much on fun. Informal yet professionally run football classes where boys and girls are given a helping hand to stand on their own two feet. Call 01914066224 or email jtemple@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk Pre-school Classes at Darlington Gymnastics A fun way to learn about and develop the physical skills of movement and balance... ... More importantly, they are also a great way to climb and jump and bounce and roll! These specialist coach led classes include fun, gymnastic based activities which develop the basics required for more complex skills. Classes for ages 2-4 (with an accompanying adult) and for ages 3-4 years. Parent & Toddler Session Monday 11.30 -12.30 For more details call 01325 241339 or visit www.darlingtongymnastics.co.uk The Undiscovered Island at The Hullabaloo, Darlington (until March 2023) The Undiscovered Island is a sensory underwater world where children and adults become adventurers exploring story zones, musical stepping stones and a relaxing coral garden. Suitable for children aged 0-10 years and their grown ups. This is a FREE activity and there is no need to book. Donations are welcomed. The Hullabaloo is speci cally created for children and families and is an inspiring place to play and learn. Open from 10am – 2pm, Monday – Saturday where you can enjoy coffee and cake at Café Hullabaloo and some play time too! https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/ Making a Mess Under 5s Group at Preston Park Museum Every Friday during term time. Bring your pre-schooler along to the museum every Friday during term time (from Friday 16 September to Friday 21 October) for messy crafts, stories and playtime. These relaxed and friendly sessions are led by our Learning team, simply drop-in anytime between 10am and 12 noon. Free with museum admission Refreshments are available for children and grown-ups. Normal museum admission applies. https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/ What’s On for Little Ones The ultimate in private swimming lessons created by double commonwealth champion Chris Cook. Swim Buddies caters for swimming at all levels following the Swim England National Plan, sprinkled with a little bit of Buddies magic. Small class sizes and in-pool teaching help us to develop confidence and techniques for great progress. JUNIOR SWIMMING ACADEMY www.swimbuddies.co.uk info@swimbuddies.co.uk 01642 918749 / 07948 548038 for the latest information LEARN TO SWIM IN STYLE
Raring2go! PLACES2GO 6 raring2go.co.uk 7 Raring2go! LEARN Discover loads of amazing things to do at our attractions in the heart of Durham. Visit our website to find out more about the exciting events and activities at each of our venues. durham.ac.uk/attractions Follow us on Facebook @DUThingsToDo out abig day Durham in Enjoy ... or simply relax and enjoy the surroundings Have an adventure in the Botanic Garden Take a guided tour of Durham Castle Explore Palace Green Library and the World Heritage Site Visitors Centre Discover the wonders of the Oriental Museum
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10 raring2go.co.uk 11 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Rock out with our family show for ages 5+! A Gala Durham Production By Elle Douglas Directed by Eleanor Taylor Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 and Saturday 8 April, 11am and 2pm Tickets: £8 (£30 family ticket min. one child) Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 April, 2pm & 4pm (+12pm Wednesday) Tickets: £8 (£6 concession)
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14 raring2go.co.uk 15 Raring2go! WHATS ON Raring2go! PLACES2GO www.raby.co.uk/whats-on Egg HUNT 1st – 16th April Plus, Bunny Hop Trail in the Deer Park
16 raring2go.co.uk 17 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON nationaltrust.org.uk/ormesby-hall Spring adventures at Ormesby Hall ©National Trust 2022. Registered Charity no. 205846. ©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor.
18 raring2go.co.uk 19 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Easter at DurhamCathedral • Get crafty and learn how to make new things from recycled materials • Follow the Bede the Bear and Friends trail through the cathedral • Explore the areas famously used as Harry Potter filming locations • On 10 April, look out for family fun on Palace Green to celebrate World Heritage Site Day Monday 10 - Saturday 15 April, 11am-3pm Plan your visit www.durhamcathedral.co.uk Bring the whole family along for an adventure at Durham Cathedral this Easter Visiting times: 10am-4pmMonday to Saturday, 12 noon-4pm Sunday
20 raring2go.co.uk 21 Raring2go! BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Raring2go! WHATS ON Duck Detectives Easter Trail at#WWT#Washington 1-16 April Get closer than ever to nature &%investigate underwater mysteries. Follow tracks to work out who’s been creeping around at night. And use everything from feathers to bird calls to animal poo (honestly!) to reveal the wildlife secrets only a true Duck Detective knows! Plus%activities such as pond dipping,% mini-beast hunting, otter and flamingo talks to enjoy. wwt.org.uk WIN a family ticket to visit WWT Washington, enter on the Raring2go! website. Half Term is Dino Week at Adventure Valley## 27 May – 4 June#% Get up close and personal with our very friendly roaring T-Rex and Velociraptor, and so much more!%% Special Dino Shows, dinosaur photo opportunities, birds of prey plus%6 huge play zones to explore, daily shows%and an%activity every 30 minutes all included in entry! Tickets are expected to sell out. Book now at www.adventurevalley.co.uk% WIN a family ticket to visit Adventure Valley, enter on the Raring2go! website.# Easter Eggstravaganza at Whitehouse Farm Centre 1-16 April Lots of Easter babies including lambs, calves, kids and bunnies to meet. Egg-cellent daily magic shows, bottle feed the lambs plus all our usual activities including the Petting Barn, Critter Shows, Groom a Goat, Meerkat Talk and Feed, Donut Catapult Slide, Tractor Rides, Bouncing Pillows and play areas. 7, 8, 9 and 10 of April Meet the Easter Bunny and take part in our Easter Egg Hunt around the farm whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk WIN a family ticket to visit Whitehouse Farm Centre, enter on the Raring2go! website. More Events at Whitehouse Farm Centre Teddy Bear's Picnic 29 April -1 May If you come down to the farm today, you're sure of a big surprise. Lots of competitions, games and Teddytastic fun PLUS all the usual activities such as the Petting Barn, Groom a Goat, Meerkat Talk and Feed, Critter Encounters, Donut Catapult Slide, Bouncing Pillows, Tractor Rides and all the fabulous play areas Kings Coronation - Superheroes and Princesses 6-9 May Over the bank holiday weekend of the Kings Coronation we will have an array of Superheroes and Princesses here at the farm. Come along and meet your heroes (and get a selfie!) Dinosaurs and Dragons 27 May – 4 June Check website for more details & book tickets www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk What’s on this spring – ideas from our regional online events diary
22 raring2go.co.uk 23 Raring2go! SAVE Raring2go! COMPETITION 20 different rides and drives at each park with over 100 machines; there really is something for everyone! Experience the thrills of spinning around in a Giant Digger bucket on the Spindizzy ride. Operating a Giant JCB 806 Digger. Getting lifted 50ft in the air by the Skyshuttle. Whirling around on the Dig-a-round carousel… plus SO much more! Enter on the Raring2go! website Competition closes on 30 April Drive, ride and operate REAL JCB DIGGERS! a family ticket to visit Diggerland! WIN
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