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  1. Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows: Durham University

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    Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University

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    Virtual Event

    ‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and identity.’

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    From:
    1 June 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University
  2. Two men and one woman looking at the artwork

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    Durham Sixth Form Centre Online Art Exhibition - Durham University

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    Virtual Event

    Durham

    Art students from Durham Sixth Form Centre have been invited to display their work in the British Museum touring exhibition Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now.

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    From:
    12 Nov 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Durham Sixth Form Centre Online Art Exhibition - Durham University
  3. Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University

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    Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University

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    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…

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    From:
    12 Nov 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University
  4. A British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now - Durham University

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    A British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now - Durham University

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    Durham

    Pushing Paper illustrates how artists experiment with the power of paper to express their ideas, pushing the medium in new directions.

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    12 Nov 2020to31 May 2021
    More info for A British Museum Touring Exhibition: Pushing Paper: contemporary drawing from 1970 to now - Durham University
  5. Raby Castle image showing their grounds and lake

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    With so many of our young visitors unable to travel to Raby during lockdown, we’ve decided to bring Raby to you.  Families love our Scavenger Hunt through the Deer Park and there’s always lots to see as you explore. 

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    From:
    15 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Virtual Scavenger Hunt
  6. Beamish Museum 1900s Town. 2 People in Victorian Clothes Standing in the Cobbled Streets In front of a Tram.

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    Discover Beamish Museum From Home

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    STANLEY

    Discover Beamish Museum from home – as we’re temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re sharing ways to experience the museum from home.

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    From:
    20 Jan 2021to31 May 2021
    More info for Discover Beamish Museum From Home
  7. The Egypt Gallery at the Oriental Museum

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    Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections

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    DURHAM

    Family Activities

    Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.

    Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…

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    From:
    21 Jan 2021to31 May 2021
    More info for Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections
  8. Little Dragons Online. Image of children and adults enjoying activities at the Oriental Museum. Oriental Dragon suspended from the ceiling.

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    Little Dragons Online: Durham University - Oriental Museum

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    DURHAM

    Charlotte Spink

    Join us every Wednesday from 10am, as we offer our under 5s Little Dragons club via free live streaming. Find out how to join in with Little Dragons online from your own home.


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    27 Jan 2021to31 May 2021Various Opening Times
    More info for Little Dragons Online: Durham University - Oriental Museum
  9. The Egypt Gallery at the Oriental Museum

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    Lunar New Year 2021: Oriental Museum (Online)

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    DURHAM

    Lunar New Year


    Welcome to the Durham University Library and Collections website to welcome in the year of the Ox!

    Wherever you are celebrating the beginning of the Lunar New Year, we hope you enjoy these crafts, community performances, stories…

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    12 Feb 2021to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Lunar New Year 2021: Oriental Museum (Online)
  10. Adventures in Wonderland. Cartoon image. Trees, mushrooms, white rabbit

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    Adventures in Wonderland

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    Coppy Lane, Beamish

    Follow us down the rabbit hole into our imaginative outdoor family event Adventures in Wonderland. 

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    1 Mar 2021to31 May 2021
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  11. Oriental landscape painting containing red fields, a farm and a river.

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    Lu Xun's Legacy: Print Making in Modern China - Oriental Museum

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    DURHAM

    Lu Xun (1881-1936) is the pen name of the revolutionary Chinese writer Zhou Shuren.


    Arguably one of the most important cultural figures of 20th century China, Lu Xun was a leading left-wing writer and print-maker and a passionate critic of the…

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    1 Mar 2021to16 May 2021Various Opening Times
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  12. Raby Castle image showing their grounds and lake

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    Children's Scavenger Hunt: Raby Castle

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    Easter

    Staindrop

    Younger visitors to Raby can discover hidden treasures as they explore the Deer Park with our FREE Scavenger Hunt.

    Pick up a sheet when you arrive and see how many colours, shapes, sounds and objects you can spot during your visit from a list of 20…

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    From:
    8 Mar 2021to31 Aug 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Children's Scavenger Hunt: Raby Castle
  13. Hannah Hauxwell Quilt

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    North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum

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    BARNARD CASTLE

    The Bowes Museum is delighted to announce that it will be holding an exhibition from March 2021 showcasing some of the remarkable North Country quilts it has added to its collection over the last 20 years.

    North Country Quilts: In Celebration of…

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    From:
    20 Mar 2021to19 Sept 2021
    More info for North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions at The Bowes Museum
  14. Woodland Fairy Trail at The Bowes Museum. Image of a Fairy House hidden in the trees.

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    Woodland Fairy Trail Outdoors in the Grounds: The Bowes Museum

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    Easter

    Barnard Castle

    Every fairy needs a set of wings! Take yours and fly away to shady glade.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2021to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Woodland Fairy Trail Outdoors in the Grounds: The Bowes Museum
  15. Lamb at Hall Hill Farm

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    Lambing Time: Hall Hill Farm

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    DURHAM

    Come and see the new-born lambs during April. We have several different breeds of sheep which will lamb over 8 weeks. Feed the pet lambs and see the fluffy Easter chicks, as well as all the usual farm activities.

    All activities and opening dates…

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    From:
    12 Apr 2021to3 May 2021
    More info for Lambing Time: Hall Hill Farm
  16. Raby Castle on a sunny, clear day

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    Raby Castle Towers and Terrace Tour

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    Outdoor Event

    Staindrop

    Join us for a very special tour of the Castle Terrace, as we look at how the magnificent towers and architecture have changed over time.

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    From:
    17 Apr 2021to17 May 2021
    More info for Raby Castle Towers and Terrace Tour
  17. Little girl holding on to a Bluebell

    Add Muddy Wellies Celebrating Spring: Durham Wildlife Trust to your Itinerary

    Muddy Wellies Celebrating Spring: Durham Wildlife Trust

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    Bishop Auckland

    Join us for a spring wildlife walk at Low barns. Can your pre-schooler spot the wild flowers on their spotting sheet and tick them off? Can they hear the birds singing, spot a bumblebee, find some frog spawn or find out what else lives in our ponds?

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    From:
    23 Apr 2021Open 10:00 - 11:00
    More info for Muddy Wellies Celebrating Spring: Durham Wildlife Trust
  18. The image shows the silhouette of a man photographing The Milky Way galaxy from the hillside

    Add An Introduction to Astronomy: Grassholme Observatory to your Itinerary

    An Introduction to Astronomy: Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacular evening of celebration and socially distanced astronomy.

    On arrival, your health and safety is our primary concern, and we have a comprehensive system in place to ensure that you have a wonderful, and…

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    From:
    17 May 2021Open 21:00 -
    More info for An Introduction to Astronomy: Grassholme Observatory
  19. Close up image of the moon

    Moon Night: Grassholme Observatory

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    Stargazing Events

    Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    The Moon – love it or not, without it we wouldn’t exist. It’s true to say that the story of our Moon is a tale of mystery, fairy tales and some, well crazy thoughts too!

    On arrival, your health and safety is our primary concern, and we have a…

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    From:
    18 May 2021Open 21:00 -
    More info for Moon Night: Grassholme Observatory
  20. Collection of ornate artefacts from the Silla Collection 100 Project

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    Silla Collection 100 Project: Durham Oriental Museum

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    Indoor

    Durham

    Silla Collection 100 Project brings ancient Korean jewellery into the 21st century

    The Silla Collection 100 Project consists of 100 brooches inspired by traditional jewellery and accessories from the Korean Silla dynasty (57 BCE-935 CE). The Silla…

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    From:
    19 May 2021to22 Aug 2021
    More info for Silla Collection 100 Project: Durham Oriental Museum
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