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  • Woman and man in wheelchair smiling at each other at Beamish Museum's 1900s Town.
    In Inspire, Attractions, Guest Blogs, Accessible Days Out

    A 'Wheeliefab' getaway in Durham

    on Sept 05 2023

    Join David and Penny from 'Wheeliefab Times' as they enjoy an action-packed fully-accessible staycation in Durham.  

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  • couple walking with their white dog on the beach at Seaham, County Durham.
    In Inspire, Coast, Outdoors

    Must Visit Beaches in Durham

    on Aug 10 2023

    All along the Durham Heritage Coast you'll find an incredible array of captivating beaches that are waiting to be discovered.

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  • External view of The Faith Museum, Bishop Auckland
    In Inspire, Attractions

    The Faith Museum Opening October 2023

    on July 24 2023

    Save the date! The Auckland Project's Faith Museum opens this October. 

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  • Illuminated Bottle Rack Artwork © Ai Weiwei; Courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio
    In Inspire, Events

    First look at the Lumiere Durham 2023 programme

    on July 20 2023

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

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  • The Bowes Museum
    In Inspire, Activities, Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Outdoors

    The A - Z of Summer Holiday Ideas and Days Out in Durham

    on July 18 2023

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

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  • the streets of durham city filled with people during the annual Durham Miners Gala
    In History, Inspire, Events, Attractions

    Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage

    on June 23 2023

    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.   

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  • firework finale at Kynren, An Epic Tale of England
    In Inspire, Events, Family Fun

    20 Unmissable Summer Events and Exhibitions

    on June 22 2023

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

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  • collage of the BRILLIANT scheme artists for Lumiere Durham 2023.
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    Meet the BRILLIANT artists for Lumiere 2023

    on May 23 2023

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

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  • view of the north sea and blast beach from a bench at Nose's Point Nature Reserve
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Walks, Coast

    Seven views with a bench you need to see

    on May 11 2023

    Seven wonderful walks in Durham, where you can also sit back, relax and enjoy the view!

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  • man and woman walking through sea caves at Blackhall Beach, County Durham
    In Inspire, Coast, Outdoors

    Five Natural Wonders on the Durham Heritage Coast

    on Mar 28 2023

    Top five ways to experience and enjoy natural wonders along Durham's stunning coastline.

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