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History talk - an introduction to the history of Gibside 

Get a taste for the history of Gibside with a Guided Walk volunteer.

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23 Jan to 30 Mar 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 39 other dates or times

History walk - the story of Gibside 

Dive into the history of Gibside and take a walk with a Guided Walk volunteer around the 18th century landscape garden.

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on
23 Jan to 30 Mar 2026
at 13:00 to 14:30+ 39 other dates or times

Tuesday health walk at Gibside 

A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.

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27 Jan to 29 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 48 other dates or times

Wednesday health walk at Gibside 

Explore Gibside on a free guided walk.

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28 Jan to 30 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 48 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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31 Jan to 25 Apr 2026
at 11:30 to 13:30+ 3 other dates or times

Forest bathing walk with Through the Trees at Gibside 

Take a nature reset. Breathe deeply. Let the calm beauty of the woodland slow you down.

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on
8 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30

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

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

Join Head Gardener Cail for an exclusive tour of Gibside.

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12 Feb to 28 May 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times

February half term trail at Gibside 

Exciting things are coming to Gibside this February half term.

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14 Feb to 9 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 23 other dates or times

Plant snowdrops at Gibside this February half term 

Celebrate spring by helping the gardeners get muddy with snowdrop planting.

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on
17 Feb to 27 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 3 other dates or times

Children’s storytelling and nature crafts for half term at Gibside 

Discover a magical minibeast moment at Gibside

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on
20 Feb to 27 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30+ 1 other date or time

The Wonderful Women of Gibside talk 

Celebrate International Women’s Day listening to the colourful stories of six remarkable Bowes women and discover the tales of the female workforce that once lived at Gibside.

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on
8 Mar 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30

Kin Choir International Women's Day performance at Gibside 

Enjoy modern pop tunes at Gibside from a local community choir.

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on
8 Mar 2026
at 14:00 to 14:30

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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15 Mar to 15 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 6 other dates or times

Easter Adventures at Gibside 2026 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Gibside on an Easter trail.

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on
28 Mar to 7 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 10 other dates or times

Spring-time Activity Trail 

Get outside and discover the spring activity trail at Gibside

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on
8 Apr to 19 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 11 other dates or times

North East Festival of Blossom 2026 

Celebrate blossom with Gibside throughout spring.

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13 Apr to 10 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 27 other dates or times

North East in Blossom 2026: meet the beekeepers at Gibside 

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