Blog (History) - This is Durham

Join Scott as he uncovers many of North East England's hidden gems along the Northern Saints Trails.

Across the county you’ll find many amazing attractions which offer annual passes so you only have to pay once and can visit as many times as you like.

Durham is home to many striking castles, built over the centuries to protect and to control. From vast fortresses and former strongholds, these monuments stand as reminder of the county’s turbulent past.

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.   

Durham is unlike anywhere else in the UK! Durham offers a rich and diverse range of unique experiences that are sure to make your trip one to remember.

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.