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Sizzling Summer Sporting Events

sporting events in durham include OVO The Tours series

Durham is a sports-mad county, with an action-packed programme of world-class sporting events taking place summer 2019.

Odeon opens luxury cinema in Durham City

Odeon Luxe opens June 7 at Riverwalk Durham City

Film fans will be in for a blockbuster experience when the new Odeon Luxe opens at The Riverwalk, Durham City next month!

Meet Sam, a stonemason at Durham Cathedral

sam chapman a stonemason at durham cathedral

We caught up with Sam Chapman, one of the stonemasons who has been working on the central tower restoration project at Durham Cathedral.

Wonderfully Wild Outdoor Adventures in Durham

20 wild things to do with the kids in county durham

There’s lots of wild and wonderful family adventures to be had across the county.

Durham Cathedral's central tower reopens

Durham Cathedral central tower reopens 1 june 2019

It won’t be long before the skyline of Durham City is restored to its former glory, as Durham Cathedral’s central tower draws reopens to the public from 1 June 2019.

Durham Pride 2019

Durham Pride celebrations in Durham City

Ahead of Durham Pride (25-26 May) we caught up with the Chair and founder of Durham Pride Mel Metcalf to talk all things PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈

Sizzling Summer Sporting Events

sporting events in durham include OVO The Tours series

Durham is a sports-mad county, with an action-packed programme of world-class sporting events taking place summer 2019.

Meet Sam, a stonemason at Durham Cathedral

sam chapman a stonemason at durham cathedral

We caught up with Sam Chapman, one of the stonemasons who has been working on the central tower restoration project at Durham Cathedral.

Odeon opens luxury cinema in Durham City

Odeon Luxe opens June 7 at Riverwalk Durham City

Film fans will be in for a blockbuster experience when the new Odeon Luxe opens at The Riverwalk, Durham City next month!

Wonderfully Wild Outdoor Adventures in Durham

20 wild things to do with the kids in county durham

There’s lots of wild and wonderful family adventures to be had across the county.

A sensational spring awaits in Durham

Durham Pride 2019

With days getting longer and lighter nights to enjoy, things are certainly starting to heat up in Durham!

TV stars to serve up tasty treats at Bishop Auckland Food Festival

V presenters and foodies Angellica Bell and Stefan Gates

Foodie favourites Angellica Bell and Stefan Gates to serve up tasty treats and exciting experiments at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Quick-fire Q&A with MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace

Bishop Auckland Food Festival

The judge and host shares his tasty tales ahead of Bishop Auckland Food Festival appearance.

Durham welcome's back MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace to the county

Gregg Wallace in Durham Dales

The nation’s most famous greengrocer is heading back to Durham this Spring, to headline Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

19 things to look forward to in 2019

Durham 19

If you think you know Durham, think again!

2019 is set to be an unmissable year, with a packed programme of festivals, events and openings - you’re certain to have an unforgettable time on a short break in Durham.

Sizzling Summer Sporting Events

sporting events in durham include OVO The Tours series

Durham is a sports-mad county, with an action-packed programme of world-class sporting events taking place summer 2019.

Wonderfully Wild Outdoor Adventures in Durham

20 wild things to do with the kids in county durham

There’s lots of wild and wonderful family adventures to be had across the county.

Durham Pride 2019

Durham Pride celebrations in Durham City

Ahead of Durham Pride (25-26 May) we caught up with the Chair and founder of Durham Pride Mel Metcalf to talk all things PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈

Meet the cast of Teechers

The cast of Teechers at The Gala Durham

Meet Mahsa, Sarah and Louis, the cast of Teechers at the Gala Theatre Durham.

Celebrate 100 years of forestry at Hamsterley Forest

The green man sculpture at Hamsterley Forest

Check out our top picks of things to do at Hamsterley Forest in 2019.

A Family Stay at Beamish Hall Hotel

My travel monkey at Beamish Hall Hotel

Looking for a family friendly hotel to stay at whilst visiting Durham? Check out what My Travel Monkey got up to during her stay at Beamish Hall Hotel.

The Rose and Crown at Romaldkirk

The Rose and Crown

Looking for the 'pawfect' autumn getaway?

The Rose and Crown Hotel at Romaldkirk is the perfect base for you and your pooch to explore the stunning Durham Dales.

Top Picks for Winter Breaks in Durham

Durham City in Winter

Looking for a relaxing break this new year?

Check out our top picks of where to stay in Durham, from coast to countryside and everywhere in-between!

Hotel Indigo Durham – where modern luxury meets historic splendour

The Old Shire Hall - Hotel Indigo Durham.

Durham is famous throughout the world for its history and heritage. Why not make the most of it by staying at Hotel Indigo, a grade II listed boutique hotel in the heart of Durham City.

Five fabulous reasons to stay at Durham's Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham City

Discover why the Radisson Blu in Durham City is one of our favourite places to stay.

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