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Children & Young People’s Activities

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Brilliant Birds Trail
Two plump cartoon birds with a purple scarf and a navy hat stand against a green background

Children and Young People's Activities

Brilliant Birds Trail

09 May – 04 Jul 2026

Ages 4+

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Celebrate Different Collective
Free
Two young adults - one female, one male, - sit at a desk in discussion. The desk is covered with large photos, stationary, and chocolate snacks

Children and Young People's Activities

Celebrate Different Collective

13 May – 24 Jun 2026

Ages 16-25

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Wild Thursdays: Nature, Skills and Chill Time
Free
Four teenage girls sit on a clearing in a forest. In front of them is a large metal dish with a fire burning

Children and Young People's Activities

Wild Thursdays: Nature, Skills and Chill Time

14 – 21 May 2026

Ages 12-16

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Mini Science Club
Two toddlers engage in science based activities whilst adults encourage.

Children and Young People's Activities

Mini Science Club

22 May – 26 Jun 2026

Ages 1 – 4

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Teddy Bear's Picnic
Free
A very fluffy childs teddy bear sitting on green grass with overhanging trees in the background

Children and Young People's Activities

Teddy Bear's Picnic

25 – 27 May 2026

Ages 3+

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The Ships Cat: Pirate Adventure and Illustration
A cartoon beach scene with two children to the left of the picture. They are both holding a map. One is also pointing at a palm tree. In the centre, there is an an entrance to a building that says

Children and Young People's Activities

The Ships Cat: Pirate Adventure and Illustration

29 May 2026

Ages 4+

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Exhibitions

Rebel Women of Sunderland
Free
A rectangular graphic. The background is split into four block colours. Blue on the top left, Yellow bottom right, violet on the top right and red on bottom left. There are pop art illustrations of Emili Sandi, Audrey Amiss, Jill Scott and Louise Cook and Ida B Wells

Exhibitions

Rebel Women of Sunderland

Showing in Special Exhibitions Gallery

08 May – 01 Aug 2026
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Adult workshops & Activities

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Mowbray Movers
Middle aged people exercise in a beautiful garden space

Adult Workshops and Activities

Mowbray Movers

08 May – 26 Jun 2026

Ages 50+

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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Free
Green shrubbery with pink flowers. A red admiral butterfly sits on a leaf.

Adult Workshops and Activities

How Does Your Garden Grow?

14 May – 25 Jun 2026

All ages

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Peony Paper Sculptures Workshop
A beautiful pink rose sculpted from paper.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Peony Paper Sculptures Workshop

23 May 2026

Ages 16+

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Threads
Free
Five women sit around a table. They are knitting. All the women look to be retirement age. They are smiling.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Threads

02 Jun 2026
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Special Events

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