Things to Do in Durham
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Exhibition
Durham City
This summer Durham Cathedral Museum's new exhibition, Meet Saint Bede, presents a snapshot into the life and legacy of this great teacher and writer, who died in 735.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Learners will take a journey through a timeline of fashion and textiles and create a response through up cycling and recycling.
Heritage Open Days
Durham
Durham School will open its doors to the public. The Chapel will be open with volunteers answering questions and playing the organ. There will also be a guided tour of the school, exploring its 600-year history.
Heritage Open Days
Shildon
This is your chance to venture inside Kilburn's Warehouse and learn about this building's fascinating history.
Exhibition
Durham City
Join us on a twilight visit to Palace Green Library on a Thursday until 7pm.
Guided Walk
Durham
Go on a 1.5 mile walk with a cathedral guide to learn the fascinating stories of how the riverbanks and woodlands around the cathedral have changed through time.
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers.
Kids
Barnard Castle
Our playful Little Treasures toddler group restarts on Thursday morning’s from 10 June.
Exhibition
Durham
From Edinburgh to London & Beyond: Railway Posters from the Golden Age of Travel is Ushaw's new exhibition celebrating the remarkable and striking work of some of the leading railway poster artists of the mid-twentieth century.
Local Events
Durham
Meet Saint Bede this summer through free activities and trails in the cathedral, Mondays to Saturdays 10am-4pm during the school holidays.
Historical
Durham
Brancepeth Archive is open to visitors on the first Saturday of every month (10am to 1pm). Appointments can be made to visit the Archive Room at other times.
Children/Family events
Stanley
Come along for Christmas at Beamish daytimes from 26th November to 24th December and enjoy truly traditional celebrations at the museum.
Heritage Open Days
Durham City
An opportunity to tour the medieval hospital buildings at Kepier Hospital and Loggia.
Family Fun
Beamish
Come along and see displays at Pockerley Old Hall, The 1940s Farm, and the chapel in The 1900s Pit Village as we celebrate Harvest Festival and Harvest Home.
Exhibition
Durham
Join us on a twilight visit to the Oriental Museum on a Thursday until 7pm.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Make your visit more memorable with a guided tour around some of the highlights in the collection. Booking essential.
Heritage Open Days
Durham
A Fascinating Insight into Durham Masonic Hall
Exhibition
Durham
This exhibition will highlight the work of a group of contemporary miniature painters working in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Miniature painting was introduced to India by the Mughal emperors who brought master painters from Persia to teach the art form to…
Heritage Open Days
Chester le Street
Guided walk around the two churchyards - Old Churchyard around the Parish Church and the New Churchyard just to the North behind St Mary's Home
Virtual Event
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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