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Father's Day 2020

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Father's Day is fast approaching... what better way to say 'Thank You' to Dad than by treating him to a unique experience or gift from Durham?!

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.

Beamish is back!

Beamish Museum staff celebrate outside the museum as it re-opens.

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is welcoming visitors once again after its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exciting new developments planned for Raby Estates

Raby Castle's Duchess' Walk - Artist's Impression of new developments

Raby Esates reveals its ambitious plans to expand the visitor offer at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

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.

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!

Eat out to help out!

Eat out to help out scheme logo

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.

Beamish is back!

Beamish Museum staff celebrate outside the museum as it re-opens.

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is welcoming visitors once again after its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Follow the path less travelled

family cycling with their dog in woodland in County Durham

Celebrate National Countryside Week (20 - 26 July 2020) by following the path less travelled with our handy guide to lesser known cycle routes and walking trails in Durham.

#LoveDurham safely

couple walking in the durham dales

As lockdown eases and we start to spend more time outdoors this summer, we are asking all visitors to #Lovedurham safely and please be responsible when exploring Durham’s great outdoors.

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!

Eat out to help out scheme logo

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Wild and wonderful things to do with the kids in Durham

child overlooking the view at high Force Watrerfall, County Durham.

Check out The Family Adventure Project's guide to wild things to do in Duirham with the kids.

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