There are plenty of free children’s activities in and around Darlington this summer.

Sessions, run by Outdoor Ambitions and funded by the government, are open to all 7-12 year-olds, living in Darlington and surrounding villages, and will run from next Monday, July 24, until Friday, September 1.

There’s no need to book, just turn up ready for fun, wearing suitable clothes and shoes and with a drink of water.

Activities will include rounders, football, cricket, and sports day games.

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There will be bike parking available and Sustrans will be providing a Dr Bike health check and minor repair service at a different location each week.

Nick Wallis, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “It is great news that we are able to put these free sessions on again with the help of Outdoor Ambitions.

“There are sessions throughout the town at different times and days. All the events provide a great chance to have fun outdoors, take part in different activities and make friends!”

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Times and places:

Mondays (Dr Bike in attendance week August 21)

  • Hurworth Grange football pitch 9.30-11.30am
  • Hummersknott field opposite school 9.30-11.30am
  • Skerne Park football pitch 12.30-2.30pm
  • Fryers Field, Whinfield 12.30-2.30pm
  • Red Hall community centre – 3.30-5.30pm

Tuesdays (Dr Bike in attendance week July 24)

  • Springfield Park football pitch 9.30-11.30am
  • North Park near the football pitch 12.30-2.30pm

Wednesday (Dr Bike in attendance week July 31)

  • Heighington sports pitches 9.30-11.30am
  • North Lodge Park 12.30-2.30pm
  • Eastbourne Park 3.30-5.30pm

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Thursdays (Dr Bike in attendance week August 7)

  • Middleton St George play park 9.30-11.30am
  • Lingfield Green 12.30-2.30pm

Fridays (Dr Bike in attendance week August 14)

  • West Park near Comets Garth 9.30-11.30am
  • Denes near tennis court 9.30-11.30am
  • Firthmoor green 12.30-2.30pm
  • Albert Hill near park 12.30-2.30pm