Bowlees Explorers
Outdoor fun for under 5s and their families. Each session will feature hands-on nature-themed activities to get you exploring. Bowlees Explorers activities are suitable for children up to the age of 5. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. The cost is £1 per child
All sessions 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin in Teesdale.
3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 August.
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/bowlees-explorers/2023-08-03/
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesday activities are suitable for children up to the age of 12. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. The cost is £3 per child
All sessions 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at Bowlees Visitor Centre, Newbiggin in Teesdale.
2 August: Mining the past
Hands-on activity discovering how the mines of the North Pennines were built and how they were used.
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-mining-the-past-2/
9 August: Under the surface
Interactive activities exploring what’s under your feet in the North Pennines. We will be investigating rocks and soils through science and art.
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-under-the-surface/
16 August: Campfire cooking
A foraging walk around Bowlees, collecting herbs and fruits of the season and cooking them on the campfire.
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-campfire-cooking/
23 August: Rivers, above and below
A river hunt to delve underneath the rocks to see what weird and wonderful creatures make their homes in our river habitats.
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-rivers-above-and-below/
30 August: Seeds of summer
Discover traditional hay meadows, collect seeds and learn about the restoration of the magnificent hay meadows of Teesdale.
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-seeds-of-summer/
Children’s Archaeology Taster Days
These events are an opportunity for children to spend a taster day on an archaeological dig alongside community archaeology group, Altogether Archaeology. Suitable for children age 7 to16. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Archaeology Taster Days are free of charge.
All sessions 10:00 am – 4:00pm.
15 and 16 July, Plover Hall, Gilmonby near Bowes, County Durham
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/childrens-archaeology-taster-days-plover-hall/2023-07-15/
22, 23 and 24 August, Gueswick Hills near Cotherstone, County Durham
www.northpennines.org.uk/event/archaeology-days-gueswick/2023-08-23/