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10 of the most Instagrammable spots in Durham

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Make your Instagram stand out from the crowd with our top picks of 'gram-worthy spots from across the county.

October Half Term in Durham

children playing in autumn leaves at Bowlees.

Come rain or shine there'll be plenty of family fun to be had this October half term in Durham.

Seven ways to Escape the Everyday in Durham

couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast during sunset at Easington Colliery.

Autumn is a great time to press pause, escape your everyday routine and indulge in some much-needed me time.

Discover Durham’s Hidden Heritage

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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.

Six scenic walks and rides in Durham

person riding a bike through the heather moorlands of the Durham Dales and North Pennines AONB.

Durham boasts a variety of beautiful landscapes begging to be explored.

12 Inspiring Instagram snaps of Autumn in Durham

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You may not be able to visit Durham right now, so we thought we’d bring a little bit of autumnal Durham to you at home, by sharing some of our favourite snaps from Instagram taken during this special time of year.

Winter walks and warm drinks

View of Durham Cathedral from the river wear during winter

Top walking routes from across the county where you can warm up along the way by grabbing a hot coffee or brew-to-go.

Autumn Adventures Bucket List

family walking through the Durham Dales during Autumn season.

Top picks of family-friendly autumn activities

Autumn Getaways

Fireplace surrounded by empty seating at the Rose and Crown Inn

If you’re looking for the perfect Autumn getaway, Durham has a treasure trove of stays to choose from.

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!

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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

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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?

Inspiring Cornish Exhibitions

Norman Cornish Exhibitions

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.

Seven ways to Escape the Everyday in Durham

couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast during sunset at Easington Colliery.

Autumn is a great time to press pause, escape your everyday routine and indulge in some much-needed me time.

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!

Autumn Getaways

Fireplace surrounded by empty seating at the Rose and Crown Inn

If you’re looking for the perfect Autumn getaway, Durham has a treasure trove of stays to choose from.

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.

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