May half term family fun
Enjoy a week of muddy, marvellous adventures.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Explore the Wonder World: Earth trail daily, through half‑term until Sunday 5 July, and drop‑in to creative activities for curious growers and messy little artists.
Muddy art — Use mud, sticks and imagination to create your own nature‑inspired artwork. Wednesday 27 May, 10.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Plant a seed with Gibside Community Farm (a local team of passionate volunteers, keen to teach children how food begins) — Sow a seed to take home and nurture, and learn how food grows. Thursday 28 May, 10.30am to 3pm
Welly wanging — Grab a welly and see how far you can fling it in this silly, family‑favourite challenge. Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, 10am to 4.30pm
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Festival of Blossom: Our Story Isn’t Over art exhibition
An exhibition of women, recovery and renewal at Gibside.
Wonder World: Earth Trail
Join us for a storybook adventure on a wild trail around Gibside.
Live music at Gibside throughout spring and summer
Soak up the atmosphere with live music from local musicians.
Tuesday health walk
A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.