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Image of a cathedral vibrantly lit - Science by Luxmuralis.

Science by Luxmuralis - Durham Cathedral

Openings

Season

11th October 2023-15th October 2023
Durham Book Festival Logo 2023

Durham Book Festival 2023

Openings

Season

13th October 2023-15th October 2023
outer space galaxy

North Pennines Stargazing Festival 2023

Openings

2023

20th October 2023-5th November 2023
  1. Spotlight On... Be Creative
    Spotlight On... Be Creative
    8 Creative Activities to try this Autumn in the Culture County.
  2. Halloween
    Halloween
    Discover ghoulishly great events taking place across Durham this Halloween.
  3. Festive Fun
    Festive Fun
    Find out what's happening this Christmas, from the traditional Durham Christmas Festival to the annual panto and festive craft workshops.
  4. Durham Gaia people walking around a planet in Durham Cathedral
    Autumn Highlights
    Enjoy a packed autumn of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
  5. 2023 Unmissable Events
    2023 Unmissable Events
    Durham is home to world-class events, discover Durham’s most unmissable for 2023.
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Blacksmith Workshops at South Causey Inn. People enjoying the workshop on a sunny day.

Blacksmith Workshops - South Causey Inn

Image of someone clay pigeon shooting at South Causey Inn.

Clay Pigeon Shooting - South Causey Inn

Saturday Outdoor Market Vintage Stall

Saturday Outdoor Market

Locomotion's Innovation Platform exhibition

Innovation Platform - Locomotion

Culture County Developments

  1. DLI Museum
    DLI Museum
    Plans to reopen the DLI Museum & Art Gallery are forging ahead, as proposals for the venue have been approved.
  2. The Story
    The Story
    Grade II listed Mount Oswald is being developed into an exciting new local history centre, exhibition and event space.
  3. Stockton and Darlington Railway 200th Anniversary
    Stockton and Darlington Railway 200th Anniversary
    As the cradle of the railways, Durham will play a key role in the historic celebrations and exciting programme.
  4. New Hall – Locomotion
    New Hall – Locomotion
    The museum is set to become home to the largest undercover collection of heritage rail vehicles in the world.

Culture County blog

  • 8 Creative Activities to try this Autumn in the Culture County

    A close up image of a person using a pestle and mortar

    Durham is the culture county, and what better place than to try out a new activity.

    Check out our guide to 8 creative activities to try across Durham.  

    From creative writing to playing the ukulele and creating your own inventions, it’s all happening in the culture county!

  • Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage

    the streets of durham city filled with people during the annual Durham Miners Gala

    The Durham Miners' Gala returns this July to Durham City but did you know as well as "The Big Meeting" there's lots of ways across the county to celebrate our proud mining heritage.