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Locomotion
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Type:
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
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
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Type
Type:
Sub-Attraction
Beamish
Additional safety and hygiene measures will be in place across the 350-acre museum site, with exhibits opening based on COVID-19 safety guidance. Entry will be by pre-booked time slot for all visitors. Further details about the reopening and booking…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral -Open Treasure is currently closed due to coronavirus restrictions
Type
Type:
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Open Treasure is a new world-class exhibition route which transforms public access to some of Durham Cathedral’s most spectacular spaces, including the fourteenth-century Monks’ Dormitory and the monastic Great Kitchen.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 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,…
Sculpture: In Our Image
Type
Type:
Public Art
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
Designed by artist Joseph Hillier, In Our Image is a landmark designed to represent the industrial heritage of the area.
Palace Green Library - Closed until further notice 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
Bishop Trevor Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The gallery will house a special programme of exhibitions, bringing fine art to Bishop Auckland, in particular European paintings dating from 1600 to 1900. This will include masterpieces on loan from private collections.
Dates
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines Area of…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2020to30 Sept 2020Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Oct 2020to31 Oct 2020Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Nov 2020to30 Nov 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Seaham
The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
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
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 – Gold 2016
- Visit England Visit England Award for Excellence Bronze 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East Tourism Awards Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Gold 2017 2018
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
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…
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
The Auckland Project - Auckland Tower: The Auckland Project: To open June 2021
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Your visit to The Auckland Project begins at Auckland Tower, where you can find all the information you need to explore the castle, grounds and local area. Here you will buy entry tickets, collect guidebooks and maps, get directions, and learn about…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Barnard Castle
An iconic building and Museum set in the vibrant market town of Barnard Castle in the midst of Teesdale, housing outstanding collections of European fine and decorative art.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
Type
Type:
Museum
Ireshopeburn
**Exterior Viewing only until further notice**
Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry and the historic and High House Chapel. New display commemorating the lives of…Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
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
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
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