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    From 27-hole championship golf resorts, to testing seaside links courses, Durham has a wide range of quality courses to suit any golfer.

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    See history come to life on a short break to Durham. Explore award-winning attractions including Beamish Museum, Durham Cathedral, The Bowes Museum, Palace Green Library & much more.

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this is what's onOur packed year-round events calendar means there's bound to be something for you to enjoy, whenever you choose to visit.

Johnathan Yeo - Skin Deep

The Bowes Museum: Johnathan Yeo - Skin Deep

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Yeo - Skin Deep

10th March 2018-17th June 2018
Beamish Museum - Georgian Fair

Beamish Museum - Georgian Fair

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2018

31st May 2018-3rd June 2018
Tour Series 2018

Tour Series 2018

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Tour Series

22nd May 2018

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  • Meet the people that make Durham shine

    Meet the people that make Durham shine

    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 map that changed the world

    The map that changed the world

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

  • Eggscape to Durham this Easter

    Eggscape to Durham this Easter

    If you’re after some egg-citing family friendly fun during the Easter Holidays, Durham has an egg-ceptional range of exciting events and world-class attractions the whole family can enjoy together.

  • Royal Wedding Celebrations in Durham

    Royal Wedding Celebrations in Durham

    Can't make it to Windsor for the big day? 

    Don't worry there's lots of fabulous ways you can celebrate the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan here in Durham. 

  • Balloons InDurham festival line-up revealed

    Balloons InDurham festival line-up revealed

    Huge hot air balloon festival 'Balloons InDurham' to take flight again in Durham City.

    After making its debut as a brand new festival last year, Balloons InDurham returns to the skies of Durham from 25th - 28th May 2018.  

  • The map that changed the world

    The map that changed the world

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

  • Durham's top 10 gardens and parks

    Durham's top 10 gardens and parks

    From medieval walled gardens and picturesque parkland to Durham City’s favourite secret garden and the breath taking landscape of the Durham Dales and North Pennines AONB, there’s plenty of space for you to find some gardening inspiration….

  • Meet the people that make Durham shine

    Meet the people that make Durham shine

    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. 

  • Royal Wedding Celebrations in Durham

    Royal Wedding Celebrations in Durham

    Can't make it to Windsor for the big day? 

    Don't worry there's lots of fabulous ways you can celebrate the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan here in Durham. 

  • Royal Wedding Celebrations in Durham

    Royal Wedding Celebrations in Durham

    Can't make it to Windsor for the big day? 

    Don't worry there's lots of fabulous ways you can celebrate the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan here in Durham. 

  • Balloons InDurham festival line-up revealed

    Balloons InDurham festival line-up revealed

    Huge hot air balloon festival 'Balloons InDurham' to take flight again in Durham City.

    After making its debut as a brand new festival last year, Balloons InDurham returns to the skies of Durham from 25th - 28th May 2018.  

  • The map that changed the world

    The map that changed the world

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

  • Eggscape to Durham this Easter

    Eggscape to Durham this Easter

    If you’re after some egg-citing family friendly fun during the Easter Holidays, Durham has an egg-ceptional range of exciting events and world-class attractions the whole family can enjoy together.

  • Iconic Durham locations for Lumiere 2017 revealed

    Lumiere Durham

    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.

  • 5 Stunning Stays in Durham

    Stunning Stays

    Let us help you plan a stunning stay in Durham. Get a chance to visit some of our most exciting and beautiful historic sites, and rest up at some amazing places dotted around the area, whether you are looking for luxury, privacy, or that special weekend away we have something to offer.

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