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Horden Colliery Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
Horden
Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2020to31 Oct 2020Various Opening Times
Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
Type
Type:
Museum
Cowshill
Refurbished in 2016, Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family. Guided mine tours, working water wheel, original machinery, exhibitions, workshops, family events, performances, stunning…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2020to3 Nov 2020Open 10:30 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017
- Visit England Code of Practice 2017
- Visit England Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre - Closed until early 2021
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Durham City
A free visitor centre providing an introduction to Durham World Heritage Site and what there is to see and do in and around the site. Ideal for families.
Dates
- From:
- 5 Feb 2019to31 Dec 2020Open 09:30 - 17:00
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop - to reopen June 2021
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition. Here you can see some of the intriguing objects and archives that The Auckland Project holds, as well as hearing some of the fascinating oral…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Durham Town Hall
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Durham City
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover complete with new interpretation, interactive information points, short films and audio guides all combine to bring this stunning building, and the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Apollo Pavilion
Type
Type:
Public Art
Peterlee
An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation. It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café and library with free internet access and local history…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Museum
Beamish
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of beautiful Durham countryside.
Dates
- From:
- 24 July 2020to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020
- Visit England Visit England Award for Excellence Bronze 2016
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
Museum of Archaeology - Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
**Closed until further notice**
Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of Archaeology, alongside objects from across Durham University and other regional museums to explore the last 10,000…Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 17:00
Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
The centre provides a unique interpretation of the fascinating local heritage, heritage skills training for volunteers and has business units to support creative businesses in the area. In addition, the site is also home to a small café and gift…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Terris Novalis Sculpture
Type
Type:
Public Art
Consett
This sculpture consists of two measuring instruments; a theodolite and an engineer's level, reproduced twenty times life size, standing approximately six metres tall. Made from stainless steel and supported on animal feet, this work is visible for…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021 due to COVID 19
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with audio, displays and access to the medal collection on demand in the Barker Research Library.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Durham City
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
DLI Collection at Sevenhills - Closed Until Further Notice Due to Covid-19
Type
Type:
Military
Spennymoor
The Durham Light Infantry Collection has moved to Sevenhills at Spennymoor. Items from the collection are available to view preferably by prior appointment, there is also a dedicated research and study area. The DLI medal collection is available to…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021 due to COVID 19
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham
Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2018to31 Dec 2020Open 09:00 - 17:00
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery - Closed until further notice
Type
Type:
Gallery
Spennymoor
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.
Dates
- From:
- 2 Jan 2019to21 Dec 2020
Eleven-O-One
Type
Type:
Public Art
SEAHAM
Tommy is a statue of a Great War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. Displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham. It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat,…
Art Block
Type
Type:
Gallery
Seaham
The Art Block is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
The Witham
Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
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