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  • Victorian Teacher standing in the Pit Village school classroom at Beamish Museum
    In Inspire, Attractions, History, Durham Discoveries, Beamish Museum

    Durham Discoveries: Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    on Feb 11 2021

    The doors of Durham’s historic attractions may be closed at the moment, but with our Durham Discoveries blog series, you can go behind the closed doors to get a close up look at the fascinating collections and hidden spaces housed within them. 

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  • The Octagon Drawing Room inside Raby Castle
    In Inspire, Attractions, History, Durham Discoveries

    Durham Discoveries: The Opulent Octagon Drawing Room at Raby Castle

    on Feb 05 2021

    The doors of Durham’s historic attractions may be closed at the moment, but with our Durham Discoveries blog series, you can go behind the closed doors to get a close up look at the fascinating collections and hidden spaces housed within them. 

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  • couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast during sunset at Easington Colliery.
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Family Fun, Activities, Accommodation, Attractions, History

    Seven ways to Escape the Everyday in Durham

    on Oct 12 2020

    Autumn is a great time to press pause, escape your everyday routine and indulge in some much-needed me time.  

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  • family admiring Tommy sculpture at Seaham.
    In Inspire, Norman Cornish, History, Outdoors

    Durham's Public Artwork

    on Sep 18 2020

    Across the county you’ll find an incredible range of public artwork. Which one is your favourite? 

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  • Interior shot of one of the many chapels inside Ushaw, Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.
    In Inspire, History, Attractions, Events, Family Fun

    Discover Durham’s Hidden Heritage

    on Sep 11 2020

    On your next visit or day out in Durham, why not seek out some of the county’s hidden heritage?

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  • Close up of Miners' Gala Mural by artist Norman Cornish
    In Inspire, Norman Cornish, Attractions, History

    Norman Cornish Miners' Gala Mural finds new home

    on Aug 14 2020

    Visitors can now see Norman Cornish’s iconic Miners’ Gala mural in all its glory at Bishop Auckland Town Hall’s new look café.

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  • Raby Castle's Duchess' Walk - Artist's Impression of new developments
    In Inspire, Attractions, History

    Exciting new developments planned for Raby Estates

    on May 12 2020

    Raby Esates reveals its ambitious plans to expand the visitor offer at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. 

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  • The site of an archaeological excavation of Bishop Antony Bek’s Chapel at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland.
    In Inspire, History, Attractions

    Monumental Medieval Chapel Uncovered at Auckland Castle

    on Feb 25 2020

    Visitors to Auckland Castle can uncover the exciting archaeological discovery of Bek's Chapel in a new in a special exhibition. 

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  • museum of the moon at Durham Cathedral
    In Inspire, History, Events

    Museum of the Moon to land at Durham Cathedral

    on Feb 17 2020

    The first of Durham Cathedral's new contemporary art programme announced, part of Durham's Year of Pilgrimage celebrations. 

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  • couple walking in front of Durham Cathedral
    In Inspire, History, Attractions, Accommodation

    The Way of Love

    on Feb 14 2020

    Follow The Way of Love to Durham and discover beautiful buildings, romantic landscapes and enduring love stories 

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