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    Best Arts and Crafts In Durham

    We've rounded up the best arts and crafts in Durham in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 7 Durham arts and crafts to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including indoor and soft play areas. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the arts and crafts we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Cakes and play area at Messy Plays in Durham

    Dragonflies Durham

    • Durham
    • Indoor
    • Indoor and Soft Play Areas

    Dragonflies Durham uses messy play sessions and sensory play to inspire parents and teach children! From water and sand to spaghetti and paint, you c...

    All Ages

    1.9 mi

    Colourful Chameleons finished art

    Colourful Chameleons

    • Durham
    • Indoor
    • Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

    Colourful Chameleons is a friendly arts and crafts studio in Durham where you can  paint your own pottery in a relaxed, cafe style environment. There...

    All Ages

    2.2 mi

    Two young kids enjoy painting pottery at Canny Crafty in Gosforth

    Canny Crafty

    • Gosforth
    • Indoor
    • Arts and Crafts

    Let’s get creative at Canny Crafty, Newcastle. Bring out your kids creative side and set yours free too. Visit a family run craft centre for little k...

    All Ages

    15.9 mi

    Toddler soft play area at The Pottery Loft in Stockton on Tees

    The Pottery Loft(5)

    • Stockton-on-Tees
    • Indoor
    • Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

    The Pottery Loft in Billingham is a family friendly pottery painting and arts and crafts studio. With lots of activities for all the family to enjoy...

    All Ages

    16 mi

    Outside view of Create and Paint in Darlington

    Create and Paint

    • Darlington
    • Indoor
    • Arts and Crafts

    If you have any budding artists in the family then Create and Paint will be a very exciting day out for you! The studio offers a range of activities,...

    All Ages

    17.4 mi

    Slide and ball pit at Noahs Ark Family Centre Thornaby

    Noahs Ark Family Centre(1)

    • Thornaby
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Indoor and Soft Play Areas

    Noahs Ark Family Centre is a great place for parents to let kids go wild while they watch, but also if the adults want to join in!. There are indoor...

    Ages 0-12

    20.3 mi

    Outside view of Doodlepots Ceramic Cafe in Whitby

    Doodlepots Ceramic Cafe

    • Whitby
    • Indoor
    • Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

    All you need to succeed at Doodlepots Ceramic Cafe is - well, to go! Everything else is already there including inspiration, materials, friendly tech...

    All Ages

    43.7 mi

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