Get out in Nature with these family events & things to do this winter
If there is one thing we love about Winter, it is getting out and about in nature. In fact we all love to be outdoors throughout the year, but Winter is just so special. Look for those spider webs glistering with dew. The crunch of fresh snow as you head out on a walk.
I have put together a list of nature friendly events running throughout Winter.
If you have an event you would like us to advertise, free of charge, please fill in this form HERE
I will update this list as the months go by and more events are announced. Keep an eye out for our other seasonal guides.
WWT Washington
New Years day Guided Walk
Daily Talks
Wild Welly Walks until 29th January
Mudfest 18-26 February
More info HERE
Saltholme RSPB
Robin Robin trail until 31st January
Half Term Nest Box building 18th - 26th February
Welly Dogs - 11th February - 19th March
More info HERE
Durham Wildlife Trust
Seascapes - Various dates
Reindeer Trail - Low Barns & Rainton Meadows until 31st December
Christmas at Rainton Meadows - 21st/22nd December
Seascapes Coastal Bird Walk Crimdon Dene 10th January
Winter Wading Birds - Rainton Meadows 21st January
Seascapes Coastal Bird 21st January Seaton Carew
Seascapes Coastal Bird Seaham 4th February
Seascapes Family Bird Walk 21st February Seal Sands
More info HERE
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Festive Snowflake Trail - Northumberlandia 17-18th December
Winter Photo Trail Hauxley 27th December - 8th January
Wildlife Group Meets - Various dates
Half Term Family Nature Crafts - Live tutorial 22nd/24th February
More info HERE
National Trust
Gibside
Deer's Dinner Trail - Until 9th January
Wallington
Winter Trail - Until 8th January
Christmas through the eras - 8th January
Father Christmas Experience - 16th - 23rd December
Ormesby Hall
Oh Yes It Is.... A fairytale Christmas - Read our review HERE
Cragside
Festive Photo Station -Until 2nd January
Wish Upon A Star - Until 2nd January
Christmas Present Hunt - Until 2nd January
'Twas the night before Christmas at the house - Until 2nd January
Souter Lighthouse
The Northern Flower Garden Christmas Table flowers - 22nd December
Seaton Delaval Hall
Winter Wanderer Spotters Trail - Until 8th January
More info HERE
English Heritage
Belsay Hall
Make it history this half term - 18th -26th February
More info HERE
Beach Cleans
Sea Shepherds UK
Blast Beach - Seaham 8th January
Roker Beach - Sunderland 18th February
More info HERE
Big Bear Beach Clean
Roker Beach - 14th January
Whitburn Beach - 28th January /25th February
Littlehaven - 12th February
More info HERE
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 27th - 29th January
More info HERE
Raby Castle
Half Term Trail - More info HERE
Bear Hunt Trail In the Plotters Forest 18th - 26th February
More info HERE
High Force Waterfall
Half Term Trail
More info HERE
Wharton park
Natural Christmas Crafts - 17th December
The Penguin Parade - Until 3rd January
More info HERE
Land Of Oak and Iron
Twixmas Guided Bird Walk - 28th December
New Years Day Bird Walk - 1st January
More info HERE
Hamsterley Forest
Elf & Tree Trail - Until 24th December
More info HERE
Botanic Garden Durham
Signs Of Winter - 3rd January - 31st January
More info HERE
Howick hall, Gardens and Arboretum
Snowdrop Festival - Dates to be confirmed
Snowdrop Family Explorer
More info HERE
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You could head out on a winter walk, lots of places are open during Winter and are worth the visit. CLICK HERE to read our favourite Winter Walks
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