Blog (Activities) - This is Durham

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.

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?! 

Commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day #VEDay75 from your own home this Friday 8 May.

Mike Hughes - Head Gardener at Durham Uni's Botanic Garden, shares his top gardening tips you can put into action in your own garden. 

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

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!

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

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

Enjoy a magical shopping experience at one of Durham's many Christmas markets and winter fairs. 

Come rain or shine there’s plenty of family fun to be had this October half term in Durham.