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A 'Wheeliefab' getaway in Durham

Woman and man in wheelchair smiling at each other at Beamish Museum's 1900s Town.

Join David and Penny from 'Wheeliefab Times' as they enjoy an action-packed fully-accessible staycation in Durham.

The Faith Museum Opening October 2023

External view of The Faith Museum, Bishop Auckland

Save the date! The Auckland Project's Faith Museum opens this October.

Eight exciting venues to discover across the culture county

crowd cheering performaners on stage at The Witham, Barnard Castle.

From town halls to theatres and historic houses, there’s lots of exciting venues to discover in Durham.

The A - Z of Summer Holiday Ideas and Days Out in Durham

The Bowes Museum

Check out our A-Z guide of things to do this summer in Durham.

Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage

the streets of durham city filled with people during the annual Durham Miners Gala

The Durham Miners' Gala returns this July to Durham City but did you know as well as "The Big Meeting" there's lots of ways across the county to celebrate our proud mining heritage.

A 'Wheeliefab' getaway in Durham

Woman and man in wheelchair smiling at each other at Beamish Museum's 1900s Town.

Join David and Penny from 'Wheeliefab Times' as they enjoy an action-packed fully-accessible staycation in Durham.

Must Visit Beaches in Durham

couple walking with their white dog on the beach at Seaham, County Durham.

All along the Durham Heritage Coast you'll find an incredible array of captivating beaches that are waiting to be discovered.

Seasonal events without Santa in Durham 2023

little girl sat with deer light display at The Plotter's Forest, Raby Castle

Have you already booked your visit to see Father Christmas? There’s still plenty of festive fun to be had in Durham this year.

The Faith Museum Opening October 2023

External view of The Faith Museum, Bishop Auckland

Save the date! The Auckland Project's Faith Museum opens this October.

First look at the Lumiere Durham 2023 programme

Illuminated Bottle Rack Artwork © Ai Weiwei; Courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio

Take a look at the first five artists announced for Lumiere, the UK's light art biennial.

Five Fab Vegan-Friendly Eats To Try In Durham This Veganuary

vegan food on offer at Tango restaurant, Durham City

Join local food and lifestyle blogger Alex Burgess as she tries out five vegan-friendly restaurants this Veganuary across Durham City.

Uniquely Durham Foodie Experiences

group of people enjoying milkshakes inside John's Cafe at Beamish Museum

Durham is home to a wide variety of unique foodie experiences to excite your taste buds and provide that all-important ‘taste of a place’ helping to create long-lasting holiday memories.

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.

Get ready for Bishop Auckland Food Festival!

Bishop Auckland Food Festival logo overlaid on a background of people walking along browsing stalls at the festival.

Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns this weekend! Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April 2022

Cosy Durham Pubs and Inns with open fires

white dog sat in front of open fire at The Rose and Crown Inn.

Snuggle up and keep warm this winter at Durham's cosy country inns and welcoming pubs with open fires.

Seven Christmas experiences to enjoy in the culture county

people walking past and browsing market stalls at the Durham Christmas market during the night, with twinkling Christmas lights and snow falling from the sky.

Durham is the culture county with extraordinary attractions and experiences waiting to entertain all the family this Christmas.

Eight exciting venues to discover across the culture county

crowd cheering performaners on stage at The Witham, Barnard Castle.

From town halls to theatres and historic houses, there’s lots of exciting venues to discover in Durham.

Seasonal events without Santa in Durham 2023

little girl sat with deer light display at The Plotter's Forest, Raby Castle

Have you already booked your visit to see Father Christmas? There’s still plenty of festive fun to be had in Durham this year.

Eight Creative Activities to try this Autumn in the Culture County

A close up image of a person using a pestle and mortar

Durham is the culture county, and what better place than to try out a new activity.

Check out our guide to eight creative activities to try across Durham.

From creative writing to playing the ukulele and creating your own inventions, it’s all happening in the culture county!

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