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Five Facts About Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum golden jubilee logo and costumed staff

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is marking its Golden Jubilee in 2020. To celebrate, we’ve sharing five fascinating facts – one from each decade the museum has been open!

Six trips to make by public transport in Durham

LNER Train in Durham City

Exploring Durham by public transport is an easy way to travel more sustainably. Plus it's cost-effective, reliable and a great way to enjoy the county's scenery.

The Way of Love

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

20 things to do in Durham in 2020

2020 Durham Cathedral

No matter what time of year you visit Durham in 2020, you're guaranteed an unforgettable getaway.

Seven must-do experiences at Beamish Museum

Family getting on tram at Beamish Museum

Which of these seven unmissable experiences at Beamish Museum would you like to try?

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 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.

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 unmissable things to do this February half term in Durham

child with ice sculpture at fire and ice festival in Durham.

There’re so many things to do and places to explore during February half term in Durham.

Five Facts About Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum golden jubilee logo and costumed staff

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is marking its Golden Jubilee in 2020. To celebrate, we’ve sharing five fascinating facts – one from each decade the museum has been open!

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.

Seaham Food Festival

Seaham Food Festival Logo

Calling out to all foodie fans! Enjoy a delicious day out at Durham’s new foodie festival by the sea Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June

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.

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.

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!

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.

Seven unmissable things to do this February half term in Durham

child with ice sculpture at fire and ice festival in Durham.

There’re so many things to do and places to explore during February half term in Durham.

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.

Five Facts About Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum golden jubilee logo and costumed staff

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is marking its Golden Jubilee in 2020. To celebrate, we’ve sharing five fascinating facts – one from each decade the museum has been open!

20 things to do in Durham in 2020

2020 Durham Cathedral

No matter what time of year you visit Durham in 2020, you're guaranteed an unforgettable getaway.

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.

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.

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

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