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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.

1950s comes to life at Beamish Museum

The 1950s welfare Hall at Beamish Museum, County Durham

Join the celebrations as Beamish Museum opens the first exhibit in their 1950s Town.

See the stars of tomorrow shine this summer at Gala Durham

Chicago High School Edition at Gala

Up and coming young actors from across the county will transport theatre-goers to roaring twenties Chicago this summer.

Volunteers are doing their bit to keep the nation’s railway heritage on track

A volunteer helps restore a train at Locomotion Museum in Shildon, County Durham.

Discover how volunteers at Locomotion keep railway traditions alive by helping restore historic rail vehicles to their former glory.

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.

Classic Cornish

the busy bar by norman cornish

Want to dig deeper into the mind of award-winning artist Norman Cornish?

Read about his personal favourite pieces shared with his son-in-law Mike Thornton.

See the stars of tomorrow shine this summer at Gala Durham

Chicago High School Edition at Gala

Up and coming young actors from across the county will transport theatre-goers to roaring twenties Chicago this summer.

Durham Book Festival 2019 - stellar line up revealed

Durham Book Festival logo 2019

The North East's biggest literary festival returns to Durham City this October with bumper edition of international line-up

Vitality T20 Blast cricket returns to Durham

child enjoying games at t20 cricket durham

Vitality T20 Blast cricket returns to the Emirates Riverside this summer for lots of family-friendly fun and games.

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.

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!

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

TV stars to serve up tasty treats at Bishop Auckland Food Festival

V presenters and foodies Angellica Bell and Stefan Gates

Foodie favourites Angellica Bell and Stefan Gates to serve up tasty treats and exciting experiments at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Durham welcome's back MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace to the county

Gregg Wallace in Durham Dales

The nation’s most famous greengrocer is heading back to Durham this Spring, to headline Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Vitality T20 Blast cricket returns to Durham

child enjoying games at t20 cricket durham

Vitality T20 Blast cricket returns to the Emirates Riverside this summer for lots of family-friendly fun and games.

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.

See the stars of tomorrow shine this summer at Gala Durham

Chicago High School Edition at Gala

Up and coming young actors from across the county will transport theatre-goers to roaring twenties Chicago this summer.

Viking Village brought to life at Kynren

Blacksmith working in the Viking Village at Kynren in County Durham.

Experience life in a Viking village, complete with cookhouse, cottages and a working blacksmith’s forge at Kynren.

Cricket World Cup in Durham Top Tips

the ICC Cricket World Cup in Durham

Visiting Durham this weekend for the Cricket World Cup?

Ensure you get the most out of your cricket getaway in Durham with our handy #CWC19 top tips guide.

Top Picks for Winter Breaks in Durham

Durham City in Winter

Looking for a relaxing break this new year?

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

A Family Stay at Beamish Hall Hotel

My travel monkey at Beamish Hall Hotel

Looking for a family friendly hotel to stay at whilst visiting Durham? Check out what My Travel Monkey got up to during her stay at Beamish Hall Hotel.

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.

The Rose and Crown at Romaldkirk

The Rose and Crown

Looking for the 'pawfect' autumn getaway?

The Rose and Crown Hotel at Romaldkirk is the perfect base for you and your pooch to explore the stunning Durham Dales.

Hotel Indigo Durham – where modern luxury meets historic splendour

The Old Shire Hall - Hotel Indigo Durham.

Durham is famous throughout the world for its history and heritage. Why not make the most of it by staying at Hotel Indigo, a grade II listed boutique hotel in the heart of Durham City.

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