durham
Explore the programme below and join us in celebrating Baby Week 2026.
We want all children in County Durham to have the best start for life and are excited to be celebrating Baby Week for the third time in 2026. County Durham Family Hubs are coordinating the programme, using activities and events to showcase the programmes and support that is on offer across the county. We hope that the week will help us to think baby more and ensure that we are all working together for the best start for our children.
As part of our third Baby Week, Family Hubs are working alongside other providers such as libraries and leisure services to offer activities, drop ins and taster sessions over the week focusing on the national theme, chat, play, read with me – together we build the best start.
Local information
Best Start Family Hubs
Our hubs support all families from pregnancy right up until your child turns 19, or 25 if they have special educational needs and disabilities. The team includes people from the council, NHS, community organisations and more.
Best Start Durham
Find out what’s on at Best Start Family Hub Durham by registering for free and seeing the weekly calendar of events and activities for families.
Contact us
We’d love families and organisations to get involved, add your events or contact the team to find out more. FamilyHubs@durham.gov.uk
Our Key Partners
10,000 attendees
Over the last decade, Baby Week UK has expanded across England, helping thousands of parents, carers, professionals, and community members connect, learn, and access support. By showcasing free and low-cost services, activities, and opportunities, Baby Week aims to reduce barriers and improve awareness of the support available for families with children under five. Here are just a few reflections from attendees on the difference Baby Week has made.
“Baby week is an absolutely fantastic initiative in out city it bought together professionals from across the sector and gave families time to chat, learn and share their experiences of parenthood. Over 200 attendees at one of our launch event and using a city centre location and offering lots of activities for the age range (0-5) worked well.”
– Baby Week Regional Organiser
“It’s a fantastic way to bring communities together to learn how to offer support to your child in everyday life”
– Parent
Join Baby Week from anywhere in the world
Baby Week offers a wide range of free online and hybrid events, making it easy to take part wherever you are. Parents and carers can access sessions such as baby first aid and baby massage, while professionals can join daily ‘Lunch & Learn’ webinars led by national experts. Many events, including our National Conference in Nottingham, are available virtually, enabling participation from across the UK and beyond. Explore the online calendar to find out more.
