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Aspiring archaeologists of all ages can step back through the centuries on a summertime search at Auckland Castle.

Visitors to the North Pennines AONB are in for a treat, as Bowlees Visitor Centre exhibits the 'Father of English Geology' William Smith's original geological map of Britain. 

The Durham Miners' Gala returns this Saturday 14th 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.   

2018 is set to be a summer to remember at Beamish: The Living Museum of the North, with new exhibitions opening, fabulous festivals and exciting events, there’s something for every age to enjoy this summer.

As part of  English Tourism Week we are shining a light on some of the brilliant people behind Durham's unique tourism experiences, which make Durham a fantastic county to visit. 

The transformation of Durham City's Old Shire Hall into a £15m boutique hotel and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse is now complete.

The Durham Miners' Gala returns this Saturday 14th 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.   

2018 is set to be a summer to remember at Beamish: The Living Museum of the North, with new exhibitions opening, fabulous festivals and exciting events, there’s something for every age to enjoy this summer.

Some of the best spooky experiences can be found in Durham, and with Halloween just a few days away, here’s a rundown of some eerie sights and spectacles bound to terrify and delight!

Lumiere, the UK’s largest light festival, will return to Durham for the fifth time between 16 - 19 November 2017, and the first iconic locations to be featured in the spectacular have been revealed.