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Upcoming events

at Gibside

Festival of Blossom: Our Story Isn’t Over art exhibition 

An exhibition of women, recovery and renewal at Gibside.

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on
20 Apr to 15 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 56 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom: blossom and bloom trail 

North East Festival of Blossom 2026

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20 Apr to 10 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 20 other dates or times

Wild wonders: a ranger ramble 

Step into the wild with Gibside ranger Nick, and uncover the secrets of seasonal nature and conservation on this immersive guided walk.

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on
21 Apr to 9 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Tuesday health walk 

A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.

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on
21 Apr to 29 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 36 other dates or times

Wednesday health walk 

Explore Gibside on a free guided walk.

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on
22 Apr to 30 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 36 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom: City Nature Challenge pop-up stall 

Open the door to knowledge about nature.

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on
25 Apr to 26 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Hidden Gibside, a history walk for those seeking a challenge 

Deep dive into Gibside's stormy history on a scenic 6-mile walk and discover relics of the past hidden in the landscape.

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on
25 Apr to 15 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 5 other dates or times

Floristry workshop & experience 

Join Debbie from The Northern Flower Garden for a seasonal series of floristry workshops at Gibside.

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on
25 Apr to 6 Jun 2026
at 11:30 to 13:30+ 2 other dates or times

Wild Deer 10K & 5K trail run 

Enjoy the sights of Gibside after hours on a Wild Deer trail run.

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on
29 Apr 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00

A gardener's glimpse: a tour with the Head Gardener 

Join Head Gardener Cail for an exclusive tour of Gibside.

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on
30 Apr to 28 May 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Wonder World: Earth Trail 

Join us for a storybook adventure on a wild trail around Gibside.

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on
2 May to 5 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 64 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom: Meet the beekeepers 

Drop in to meet our resident beekeepers and learn about the role of honeybees as pollinators during the Festival of Blossom.

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on
2 May to 9 May 2026
at 11:00 to 14:00+ 2 other dates or times

Live music at Gibside throughout spring and summer 

Soak up the atmosphere with live music from local musicians.

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on
10 May to 23 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 3 other dates or times

Verse & views: a spring poetry walk 

For literary lovers.

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on
14 May 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30

Forest bathing: walk, forage, meditate and connect with nature 

Take a nature reset.

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on
31 May to 9 Jul 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30+ 2 other dates or times

Summer of Play 2026: free family activities 

A Summer of adventure is waiting at Gibside! Let imaginations soar, feet run wild, and creativity come to life.

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4 Jul to 1 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 59 other dates or times

Shakespeare's As You Like It, outdoor theatre by Illyria 

A woodland escape where love and disguise twist the world into something wonderfully unexpected

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on
11 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 21:30

The Pirates of Penzance, outdoor theatre by Illyria 

A swashbuckling musical misadventure for all the family.

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on
18 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 21:30

Heritage Open Days 

Enjoy free entry into Gibside for Heritage Open Days on Friday 11, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September.

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on
11 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 2 other dates or times