Blog (History) - This is Durham

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is offering the unique opportunity for visitors to create pieces of work directly onto the walls of a new Norman Cornish-inspired exhibit.

As the doors of many galleries, museums and cultural attractions start to re-open across the county this week, we’ve picked some great ways you can get that culture fix we’ve all been missing during lockdown. 

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 of Locomotion in Shildon, home to Locomotion No.1 and more than 200 years of railway history. 

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 of The Bowes Museum and discover the incredible stories behind the wonderful treasures within.

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 of Beamish, The Living Museum of the North and discover fascinating facts about their incredible collection.

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 at Raby Castle - one of England's largest and most intact medieval castles. 

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

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

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

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