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  1. View of the Palace Museum in the 1920s and 2025; Photos: © The Palace Museum; Image designed by Ziyu Zhou

    Add Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Exhibition

    Durham City

    Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
    More info for Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
  2. Durham World Heritage site, Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and surrounding woodland.

    Add Durham World Heritage Day 2026 to your Itinerary

    Durham World Heritage Day 2026

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    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Celebrate World Heritage Day on Saturday 18 April at Durham Castle & Cathedral WHS with The People’s Story.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    More info for Durham World Heritage Day 2026
  3. Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith.

    Add Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham

    Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
  4. Durham City Run Festival

    Add Durham City Run Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham City Run Festival

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Durham City

    Ten years after the first Durham City Run in 2016, the 5K and 10K races return to the historic city centre this July!
    Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag…

    Dates

    From:
    16 July 2026to18 July 2026
    More info for Durham City Run Festival
  5. G4 members wearing santa hats and suits.

    Add G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas and New Year

    Durham

    Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their 'G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for G4 Christmas 2026 - Durham Cathedral
  6. Cross in The Nave of Durham Cathedral.

    Add Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    Religious Event

    Durham City

    You are warmly invited to a series of discussions every Sunday during Lent. Each week will feature leading figures in the world of the creative arts in conversation with Reverend Canon Michael Hampel Vice-Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    More info for Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral

Ongoing Events

  1. Couple peering into Chapter House at Durham Cathedral

    Add Durham Cathedral Secret Spaces to your Itinerary

    Durham Cathedral Secret Spaces

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    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham City

    This unique tour makes an ideal experience for those wanting to delve deeper into history and see parts of Durham Cathedral that are rarely open to the public.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026Open 13:00 -
    From:
    28 Apr 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Durham Cathedral Secret Spaces
  2. Two children with the Easter Bunny who is carrying a basket full of chocolate eggs.

    Add Easter at Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Easter at Adventure Valley

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    Type:

    Easter

    Brasside, Durham

    Adventure Valley in Durham is preparing to welcome families once again for its exciting ‘Easter Holidays’ event. Running from Friday 3rd April until Sunday 19th April 2026 inclusive, the springtime celebration promises a full day of adventure,…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
    More info for Easter at Adventure Valley
  3. Poster shows characters from 'The Penguins of Madagascar Panto'.

    Add The Penguins of Madagascar Pantomime - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa to your Itinerary

    The Penguins of Madagascar Pantomime - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

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    Type:

    Easter

    Durham

    Families looking for a way to keep their youngsters entertained this Easter should head for Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa where a colony of special birds are taking up residence.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026
    More info for The Penguins of Madagascar Pantomime - Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
  4. Mini-tour guide with children

    Add Easter Holiday Activities to your Itinerary

    Easter Holiday Activities

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    Type:

    Easter

    Durham City

    Every weekday during the Easter break, get crafty painting your own pebble to reflect on the Easter message of the empty tomb or for the first week (6 - 10 April) join a free family-friendly mini tour and discover something new.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Easter Holiday Activities
  5. The Story at Mount Oswald

    Add Playful Paths: Adventure Hunts to your Itinerary

    Playful Paths: Adventure Hunts

    Type

    Type:

    Easter

    South Road, Durham

    We’re going on an Adventure Hunt – will you come and play?

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 -
    From:
    11 Apr 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 -
    From:
    16 Apr 2026Open 10:00 -
    More info for Playful Paths: Adventure Hunts
  6. A child doing craft activities at Durham Castle.

    Add Durham Castle Family Fun Tours to your Itinerary

    Durham Castle Family Fun Tours

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Durham City

    Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun tour around Durham Castle, with activities for children throughout!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2026Open 13:45 - 15:45
    More info for Durham Castle Family Fun Tours
  7. Beakers and a frothing container - science experiments.

    Add Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield to your Itinerary

    Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Science experiments for over 5's.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:15
    More info for Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  8. The Music of Prince concert poster

    Add The Music of Prince: The Candlelight Concert to your Itinerary

    The Music of Prince: The Candlelight Concert

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    A full live band, accompanied by four powerhouse vocalists, will take you on a journey through Prince's greatest hits. Sing along to anthems like Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, Kiss, and 1999.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
    More info for The Music of Prince: The Candlelight Concert
  9. Portrait photographer of Tunde

    Add Tunde of Lighthouse Family Live to your Itinerary

    Tunde of Lighthouse Family Live

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Hear Pop-Soul Singer, Tunde, of Lighthouse Family perform live with a full band.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
    More info for Tunde of Lighthouse Family Live
  10. B*Witched concert poster

    Add B*Witched Live in Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    B*Witched Live in Durham Cathedral

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Join us in April as iconic 90s pop group B*Witched perform a very special show inside the beautiful surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for B*Witched Live in Durham Cathedral
  11. Adult and child taking part in the Forest School

    Add Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield to your Itinerary

    Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

    Type

    Type:

    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Forest school for primary age.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    20 June 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    More info for Noo Noo Forest School - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  12. Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre

    Add Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre to your Itinerary

    Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Back Silver Street, Durham

    A man and a woman alone in a room. Four times over. What will we get?

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -
    From:
    20 Apr 2026to24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 -
    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 14:30 -
    More info for Duets by Peter Quilter - The City Theatre
  13. Durham Cathedral altar cloths

    Add Embroidery Tour to your Itinerary

    Embroidery Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Durham City

    Durham Cathedral is home to a fascinating collection of ecclesiastical textiles ranging from very rare and unique Angl-Saxon examples to 20th and 21st century work by its Broderers, a group of highly skilled traditional embroiderers. Join us on a…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Apr 2026Open 13:00 -
    More info for Embroidery Tour
  14. Music of Bruce Springsteen concert

    Add The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight to your Itinerary

    The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Calling all Hungry Hearts… it's time to get your motor runnin'! The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight is rolling into town and guaranteed to have you Dancing In The Dark!

    Dates

    From:
    23 Apr 2026to24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
    More info for The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight
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