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Exhibition
Durham City
Join us for a print launch of the Gentian and drink reception at the Oriental Museum. Poems written during our 'living objects' workshop will also be displayed in an exhibition around the museum. As well as an open mic, all welcome!
Children/Family events
Durham
Join Curious Arts at Ushaw for Mini Pride, a celebration of everything that’s unique and wonderful about families!
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Decorate a glass jar with your favourite colours.
Concert
Durham City
Durham University Orchestral Society and Durham University Choral Society are delighted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony hosted in the atmospheric Durham Cathedral.
Historical
Durham
A city with so much history … so why not join a FREE walking tour to immerse yourself in the past of Durham.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Did you know that yaks were a vital part of the first attempts to climb Mount Everest? Find out why and make cute yak puppet.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Can you spot any mythical beasts or lion dogs in our galleries?
Exhibition
Durham City
See our new photography exhibition all about the first attempts to climb Mount Everest and make your own cool mountain collage.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Learn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior from clay.
Exhibition
Durham
A Century of Wedding Gowns, a display of around 70 wedding dresses, will be shown throughout the Ushaw Chapel Complex.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Tanabata is the Japanese summer star festival. Find out about this special time of year and make tanabata decorations.
Children/Family events
Durham City
See the magnificent horse on display in the China Gallery and make a hobby horse.
Dance
Durham City
Journey to a magical, enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and wicked spells.
Virtual Event
Durham
For the renowned north-eastern artist Norman Cornish MBE (1919-2014), sketching was second nature and an inherent part of his everyday life.
Originally shown at Palace Green Library in 2019-20, this exhibition of little seen sketchbooks presented a…
Concert
Durham
Join Durham University for its annual summer concert, showcasing the very best of student musical talent.
Outdoor Event
Durham City
Have a go at outdoor games and mini-sports activities for all the family.
Virtual Event
Durham
‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and identity.’
Exhibition
Durham City
This exhibition marks the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world.
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