Blog (May 2018) - This is Durham

Durham’s loudest festival is back this summer - with brilliant bands and outstanding musicians heading to the county for a ten-day celebration of all things brass. 

A European festival of geological heritage and education will ensure that half-term really rocks, with a series of walks, events and activities in the North Pennines AONB.

Visitors to Balloons inDurham are in for a a real treat as extreme kite flying team attempt to fly 60ft kite for the first time ever on UK soil.

Reach for the Beach – The Heritage Coast Festival returns for the third time from 28th May – 3rd June 2018, with a whole host of free events and activities to help you explore the beauty of the Durham Heritage Coast.

Visitors to the North Pennines AONB are in for a treat, as Bowlees Visitor Centre exhibits the 'Father of English Geology' William Smith's original geological map of Britain. 

Can't make it to Windsor for the big day? 

Don't worry there's lots of fabulous ways you can celebrate the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan here in Durham. 

Huge hot air balloon festival 'Balloons InDurham' to take flight again in Durham City.

After making its debut as a brand new festival last year, Balloons InDurham returns to the skies of Durham from 25th - 28th May 2018.  

From medieval walled gardens and picturesque parkland to Durham City’s favourite secret garden and the breath taking landscape of the Durham Dales and North Pennines AONB, there’s plenty of space for you to find some gardening inspiration….