Blog (Events) - This is Durham

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

Check out our guide to 8 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!

Durham is the culture county, and the place to be this summer with a wonderful mix of fun activities. 

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

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

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.   

Get set for an action-packed summer with our guide to 20 unmissable events and exhibitions happening this summer in Durham.

Five individuals will transform their bright ideas into light installations for Lumiere Durham 2023

Top things not to miss at this year's Durham World Heritage Day celebrations.

Investigate crimes of the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this February Half Term.

There’s no shortage of incredible attractions and experiences to enjoy many #memorablemoments this year in Durham.