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Parks and open spaces events

Family fun days, bug hunts, health walks, illustrated talks, organised sports and international youth cycling, just some of the activities in our popular programme of summer events across the Council's parks.

Park wardens and council staff are working to stage a series of activities to cater for all tastes so if it's nature hunts, roller hockey, outdoor music, or arts and crafts you're after, there's plenty of fresh air fun for everyone.

For further information on the activities listed please contact us via the telephone number below or email leisure@durhamcity.gov.uk.

Month Date Event Location Contact
May 3rd Boxer Dog Show Sherburn Leisure Centre 0191 301 8305
May 24th Body Pump Launch Deerness Leisure Centre 0191 301 8303
May 26th - 30th Summer Half Term Holiday Programme Coxhoe Leisure Centre 0191 301 8419
May 29th Skate Park Competition Coxhoe Leisure Centre 0191 301 8419
June 21st - 22nd Coxhoe United Fun Day and Mini Football Tournament Coxhoe Sports Field 0191 301 8806
July TBC Freeman's Quay Official Opening Freeman's Quay 0191 3843143
TBC Under 15's Cricket Competition Final Durham City Cricket Club 0191 301 8556
4th Mayor's Golf Durham City Golf Club 0191 301 8226
5th BTS Launch Sherburn Leisure Centre 0191 301 8305
6th Race for Life Maiden Castle Sports Facility 0191 301 8208
August TBC Armada Bowls Competition Sherburn Village Bowls Club 0191 301 8556
September 7th Matthew Oswald Cricket Competition Durham City Cricket Club 0191 301 8556
TBC City of Durham Bowls Competition TBC

Contact Details

For further information or specific help with information on this page, please contact us:

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Telephone: 0191 301 8499 or Fax: 0191 301 8555
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