Blog (History) - This is Durham

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee at Locomotion's new exhibition - Seventy Years of the Railways.

From Kings of distant past and powerful Prince Bishops to the current Queen of England, Durham has many fascinating connections to royals throughout history.  

The people of Durham love a good royal visit and over the years, we’ve had plenty of exciting royal visitors.

See what life was like for families living in upland farms during the 1950s at Beamish Museum's Spain's Field Farm.

Adventure awaits this Easter at Raby Castle as The Plotter's Forest adventure playground is due to open. 

Join disabled blogger Kate Stanforth as she spends the day exploring Beamish Museum.

With the new year comes a fresh start, and Durham is ready and raring to go in 2022 with an incredible array of experiences for all to enjoy. 

Join disabled blogger Kate Stanforth as she spends the day exploring The Bowes Museum

Celebrate 20 magical years of Harry Potter with our guide to North East England Harry Potter filming locations. 

With Halloween just around the corner, we’re getting into the spooky spirit with the eerie ghost stories behind some of the most haunted places in Durham.