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2018 is set to be a summer to remember at Beamish: The Living Museum of the North, with new exhibitions opening, fabulous festivals and exciting events, there’s something for every age to enjoy this summer.

This summer visitors can discover Durham’s dark secret at ‘Bodies of Evidence’ – the fascinating new exhibition at Palace Green Library. 

Congratulations to Emily Hope from Beamish Museum who has been crowned Durham's 2018 Tourism Superstar!

An absolute must for all ages, Kynren - An Epic Tale of England is back for its third and most spectacular season yet.

Inn-spired makeover is a hit at iconic Durham Coast pub; The Seaton Lane Inn.

As part of  English Tourism Week we are shining a light on some of the brilliant people behind Durham's unique tourism experiences, which make Durham a fantastic county to visit. 

Durham’s loudest festival returns today with brilliant bands and outstanding musicians from across the globe descending on the county, for a ten day celebration of all things brass.
Read on for seven highlights to look out for at this year's Durham Brass Festival (13-22 July)

Durham is set to shine on the world stage again, as Durham City hosts its most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.

Some of the best spooky experiences can be found in Durham, and with Halloween just a few days away, here’s a rundown of some eerie sights and spectacles bound to terrify and delight!

Lumiere, the UK’s largest light festival, will return to Durham for the fifth time between 16 - 19 November 2017, and the first iconic locations to be featured in the spectacular have been revealed.