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Multi-Generation days out in Durham

Grandfather with two grandchildren searching for fossils on the Durham Heritage Coast.

Days out in Durham the whole family (from the kids to grandparents) can enjoy.

Locomotion

Inside Locomotion museum's collection building

Find out how the team at Locomotion are working hard to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Discover Durham’s Hidden Heritage

Interior shot of one of the many chapels inside Ushaw, Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.

On your next visit or day out in Durham, why not seek out some of the county’s hidden heritage?

Adventures for Little Explorers

family flying kite at Durham Heritage Coast

There’s lots of wild and wonderful places across the county where you and your little ones can enjoy a day exploring.

Norman Cornish Miners' Gala Mural finds new home

Close up of Miners' Gala Mural by artist Norman Cornish

Visitors can now see Norman Cornish’s iconic Miners’ Gala mural in all its glory at Bishop Auckland Town Hall’s new look café.

Discover Durham’s Hidden Heritage

Interior shot of one of the many chapels inside Ushaw, Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.

On your next visit or day out in Durham, why not seek out some of the county’s hidden heritage?

Multi-Generation days out in Durham

Grandfather with two grandchildren searching for fossils on the Durham Heritage Coast.

Days out in Durham the whole family (from the kids to grandparents) can enjoy.

Durham's Public Artwork

family admiring Tommy sculpture at Seaham.

Across the county you’ll find an incredible range of public artwork. Which one is your favourite?

Locomotion

Inside Locomotion museum's collection building

Find out how the team at Locomotion are working hard to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Bucket and Spade List

Blackhall Rocks Beach

How many of these activities and places on the Durham Heritage Coast can you tick off your bucket and spade list?

British Sandwich Week 2020

British Sandwich Week logo 2020

You’ll find all the right ingredients in Durham to make delicious sandwiches at home this British Sandwich Week.

Seven special ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Durham

mum and daughter walking through Durham University's Botanic Gardens

We’ve got lots of fun ideas that will make this special day one to remember, with lots of fabulous ways to treat your mum in Durham.

Eat out to help out!

Eat out to help out scheme logo

From award-winning restaurants to cosy pubs, cafes and even ice cream parlours. Enjoy a taste of Durham this August with the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Six Fabulous Foodie Experiences in Durham

group of young people enjoying Seaham Food Festival, County Durham

If you’re thinking of enjoying a stay in Durham this year, you’ll find lots of tempting foodie experiences to indulge in during your stay.

Unmissable Christmas Markets and Winter Fairs in Durham

Christmas Markets in Durham Cathedral

Enjoy a magical shopping experience at one of Durham's many Christmas markets and winter fairs.

Durham's Brass Festival moves online

Brass Festival 2020 logo

Durham BRASS will be livening up living rooms across Durham and beyond when the festival moves online this July!

Curtain set to rise on new online theatre festival

Kate Barton on theatre stage

The line-up for On Stage: Online – a new online theatre festival (11-14 June 2020) has been revealed.

Discover Durham’s Hidden Heritage

Interior shot of one of the many chapels inside Ushaw, Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.

On your next visit or day out in Durham, why not seek out some of the county’s hidden heritage?

The Norman Cornish Centenary Year culminates in two distinct exhibitions at the prestigious venues of Palace Green Library, Durham and The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle from 16 November – 23 February 2020.

Museum of the Moon to land at Durham Cathedral

museum of the moon at Durham Cathedral

The first of Durham Cathedral's new contemporary art programme announced, part of Durham's Year of Pilgrimage celebrations.

The Way of Love

couple walking in front of Durham Cathedral

Follow The Way of Love to Durham and discover beautiful buildings, romantic landscapes and enduring love stories

Six of Durham's most romantic hotels

Rose and Crown hotel in the Durham Dales

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we've chosen six of the county's most romantic hotels from city to countryside to coast, just in time for you to book your next getaway.

Seaham Hall’s Sizzling summer line up

Seaham Hall exterior summer 2020

The doors of Seaham Hall on Durham’s Heritage Coast have now re-opened, and guests staying at the five-star luxury hotel are in for a real treat this summer!

Amazing Stays in Durham

Durham City on a sunny day featuring Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral

From city, countryside to coast, escape to Durham for a truly amazing stay.

Check out our guide to amazing places to stay across the county.

Wild and wonderful things to do with the kids in Durham

child overlooking the view at high Force Watrerfall, County Durham.

Check out The Family Adventure Project's guide to wild things to do in Duirham with the kids.

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