Schools out for summer, but don’t panic, there’s plenty to keep them entertained all summer long with the events and activities that are taking place in Bishop Auckland. With many events costing as little as £1 per person or even FREE, there is plenty to celebrate this summer.
See the full schedule below:
Saturday 19th July 25
Kynren – Family event – Tickets from £21
Monday 21st July 25
Pregnant to pre school (0-5years) – Number 42 – 1 – 3pm – FREE
Tuesday 22nd July 25
Kids Club (5-11 years) – at Auckland Youth Community Centre – 10am-1pm – £1pp
Junior Youth Club/Football (8-13 years) – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 2pm-4pm – £1pp
Wednesday 23rd July 25
The Lego Movie – Bishop Auckland Town Hall – 1pm – £5pp
Senior Youth Club (11+ years) – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 12pm-3pm – £1pp
A space for young people to socialise, meet their friends and make new friends, learn new skills, and have new experiences. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, cooking/baking etc.
Thursday 24th July 25
Teddy Bears Picnic – FREE – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 12pm-3pm – Bring your blanket, teddy bear & food. Food & drinks available to purchase
Stay & Play with The Luxury Little Play Company – The Newgate Centre – 11am-2pm – FREE
Open Art Space Family Activity – Auckland Tower – 11am – 3pm – FREE
Friday 25th July 25
Bishop Auckland Street Food Market – Market Place Bishop Auckland from 4pm
Open Art Space Family Activity – Auckland Tower – 11am – 3pm – FREE
Saturday 26th July 25
Medieval Mayhem – Family event – Auckland Palace – 10.30am -3.30pm – FREE
Open Art Space Family Activity – Auckland Tower – 11am – 3pm – FREE
Monday 28th July 25
Design a LEGO® Storage Jar, drop in workshop (4 – 10 years) – Bishop Auckland Town Hall sponsored by Bishop Auckland Town Council – 10am – 1pm – £1pp
Pregnant to pre school (0-5years) – Number 42 – 1 – 3pm – FREE
Tuesday 29th July 25
Kids Club (5-11 years) – at Auckland Youth Community Centre – 10am-1pm – £1pp
Junior Youth Club/Football (8-13 years) – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 2pm-4pm – £1pp
Wednesday 30th July 25
The Lego Movie – Bishop Auckland Town Hall – 1pm – £5pp
Auckland Youth Community Centre Youth Club members only activity (8years +) – Witton Castle Water Sports and Picnic – 9:15am – 2:30pm
Thursday 31st July 25
Community Beach Party – Auckland Youth Community Centre – Bring your own food and blanket. Food will be available to purchase – 12pm-3pm
Stay & Play with The Luxury Little Play Company – The Newgate Centre – 11am-2pm – FREE
Open Art Space Family Activity – Auckland Tower – 11am – 3pm – FREE
Friday 1st August 25
Folk at the Hearth – Traditional musicians & audiences. Relaxed environment to play, listen or socialise. 7pm-11pm at Auckland Palace
Family Movie – Drinks and snacks available to purchase or bring your own- Auckland Youth Community Centre – 12pm-2pm – Members Free, non-members £2 –
Multi sports (8 years+) – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 4.30pm-5.30pm – FREE
Saturday 2nd August 25
Kynren – Family event – Tickets from £21
Monday 4th August 25
Screenwriting Drop In Workshop (6years+) – Bishop Auckland Town Hall sponsored by Bishop Auckland Town Council – 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm – £1pp
Pregnant to pre school (0-5years) – Number 42 – 1 – 3pm – FREE
Tuesday 5th August 25
Kids Club (5-11 years) – at Auckland Youth Community Centre – 10am-1pm – £1pp
Junior Youth Club/Football (8-13 years) – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 2pm-4pm – £1pp
Wednesday 6th August 25
The Lego Movie – Bishop Auckland Town Hall – 1pm – £5pp
Senior Youth Club (11+ years) – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 12pm-3pm – £1pp
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Thursday 7th August 25
Connecting communities Fun Day – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 11am-1pm – FREE
Stay & Play with The Luxury Little Play Company – The Newgate Centre – 11am-2pm – FREE
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Open Art Space Family Activity – Auckland Tower – 11am – 3pm – FREE
Friday 8th August 25
Community South Shields Trip – Auckland Youth Community Centre – 9am-4pm – members of AYCC £7pp, non-members £15pp
Multi-sport (8years +) – Auckland Youth Community Centre– 4.30pm – 5.30pm – FREE
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Open Art Space Family Activity – Auckland Tower – 11am – 3pm – FREE
Saturday 9th August 25
Kynren – Family event – Tickets from £21
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Open Art Space Family Activity – Auckland Tower – 11am – 3pm – FREE
Sunday 10th August 25
Hearth Outdoors – explore, play & connect with nature in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust 10.30am-12.30pm
Monday 11th August 25
LEGO® Mug Pottery Workshop – Families welcome at Bishop Auckland Town Hall sponsored by Bishop Auckland Town Council – 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm- £2pp
Pregnant to pre school (0-5years) – Number 42 – 1 – 3pm – FREE
Wednesday 13th August 25
The Lego Movie – Bishop Auckland Town Hall – 1pm – £5pp
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Thursday 14th August 25
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
End of Summer Family Disco – Auckland Youth Community Centre– 1pm-3pm members £1pp non-members £2pp
Stay & Play with The Luxury Little Play Company – The Newgate Centre – 11am-2pm – FREE
Friday 15th August 25
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Victory over Japan Commemorative Service – War Memorial, Market Place at 10.50am
Saturday 16th August 25
Bishop Auckland Family Festival – Jane Armstrong Park (Opposite Aldi) – from 11am – FREE
Kynren – Family event – Tickets from £21
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Sunday 17th August 25
Bishop Auckland Family Festival – Jane Armstrong Park (Opposite Aldi) – from 11am – FREE
Knight School – (5 – 11 years) – Auckland Palace – £10pp
Monday 18th August 25
Film Making Workshop (11 years +) – Bishop Auckland Town Hall sponsored by Bishop Auckland Town Council – 10.30am-3pm – £1pp
Play in a Week at Bishop Auckland Town Hall (4 – 11yrs) – 10am-3pm – £125pp (includes lunch for all 5 days)
Pregnant to pre school (0-5years) – Number 42 – 1 – 3pm – FREE
Tuesday 19th August 25
Play in a Week at Bishop Auckland Town Hall (4 – 11yrs) – 10am-3pm – £125pp (includes lunch for all 5 days – 19th Aug – 22nd Aug)
Hearth Summer School (7-11 years)- No. 42 – £10pp (includes lunch)
Wednesday 20th August 25
Hearth Summer School (7-11 years)- No. 42 – £10pp (includes lunch)
The Lego Movie – Bishop Auckland Town Hall – 1pm – £5pp
Thursday 21st August 25
Stay & Play with The Luxury Little Play Company – The Newgate Centre – 11am-2pm – FREE
Hearth Summer School (7-11 years)- No. 42 – £10pp (includes lunch)
Friday 22nd August 25
Up to 100 Goldwing Bike Owners Light Parade. Congregating at the Market Place from 8pm with the parade starting at 9pm.
Saturday 23rd August 25
Goldwing Owners Parade of the Nations leaving Bishop Auckland Rugby Club at 5pm. Come and line the streets and see hundreds of bikes tour the town.
Kynren – Family event – Tickets from £21
Thursday 28th August 25
Stay & Play with The Luxury Little Play Company – The Newgate Centre – 11am-2pm – FREE
Friday 29th August 25
Bishop Auckland Street Food Market, Market Place Bishop Auckland from 4pm
Saturday 30th August 25
Kynren – Family event – Tickets from £21
