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  • graphic of the Lumiere tree of light digital artwork
    In Inspire, Lumiere, Events

    Tree of Hope

    on Oct 05 2021

    Be part of the magic with the first-ever digital Lumiere artwork.

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  • Lumiere BRILLIANT competition winner, Victoria MacLeod
    In Inspire, Lumiere, Events

    Lumiere Artist Interview: BRILLIANT competition winner, Victoria MacLeod

    on Nov 08 2019

    We catch up with 2015 BRILIANT winner and “Big Knitter”, Victoria MacLeod to discuss how she created her epic artwork.

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  • Fogscape art at Lumiere Durham 2019
    In Inspire, Events, Family Fun, Lumiere

    Countdown to Lumiere…

    on Nov 08 2019

    With less than a week to go before Lumiere, we caught up with festival producers Artichoke about this year’s 10th anniversary edition. 

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  • I love Durham artwork at Lumiere light festival in Durham City
    In Inspire, Lumiere, Events, Family Fun

    Lumiere 2019 - What not to miss!

    on Oct 17 2019

    The full Lumiere programme is now live! To celebrate we're shining a light on what installations not to miss. 

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  • Durham 19
    In Inspire, Attractions, Events, Activities, Family Fun, Food, Lumiere, History

    19 things to look forward to in 2019

    on Dec 29 2018

    If you think you know Durham, think again! 

    2019 is set to be an unmissable year, with a packed programme of festivals, events and openings -  you’re certain to have an unforgettable time on a short break in Durham.

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  • It’s official! UK’s largest light festival 10th anniversary spectacular will Help Durham Shine
    In Events, Inspire, Lumiere, Family Fun

    It’s official! UK’s largest light festival 10th anniversary spectacular will Help Durham Shine

    on Jul 11 2018

    Durham is set to shine on the world stage again, as Durham City hosts its most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.

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  • City Breaks
    In Inspire, Events, Lumiere

    Daytime Durham: Other events taking place during your trip to Lumiere

    on Nov 17 2017

    If you’re staying in Durham this weekend for Lumiere and want to see other attractions that Durham has to offer during the day, here’s a handy guide highlighting what’s on from Friday to Sunday.

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  • Lumiere Durham
    In Inspire, Events, Lumiere

    Excitement builds for Lumiere 2017

    on Nov 16 2017

    With just hours to go until Lumiere returns to Durham, we take a nostalgic look back in time at Lumiere highlights of previous years.

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  • Dazzling events this weekend in Durham
    In Events, Inspire, Lumiere

    Dazzling events this weekend in Durham

    on Nov 03 2017

    There’s a variety of events in Durham this weekend including public fireworks displays - and fantastic daytime and evening activities.

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  • Umbrellas at Lumiere Durham
    In Inspire, Events, Lumiere

    Programme revealed for Lumiere 2017

    on Oct 18 2017

    A dazzling programme of spectacular light installations, artwork and events has officially been revealed ahead of this year’s Durham Lumiere.

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