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Crowds gather in rainbow colours to celebrate Durham Pride.

Durham Pride 2023

Openings

2023

25th May 2023-29th May 2023
Image of The Men's Boat Race at Durham Regatta on a sunny day with the cathedral in the background.

The 190th Durham Regatta 2023

Openings

2023

10th June 2023-11th June 2023
Workshop of Marinus van Reymerswale,Two Tax Gatherers

Sin: Exhibition organised by the National Gallery, London with The Auckland Project

Openings

2023

17th June 2023-1st October 2023
  1. Summer Highlights
    Summer Highlights
    Enjoy a packed summer of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
  2. May Half Term Events
    May Half Term Events
    There's plenty to keep the kids entertained during half term.
  3. Durhams top 10 events - Kynren
    Spotlight On...Theatre
    The social season is upon us. Experience our must see open air theatre performances and spectacular outdoor live action shows.
  4. 2023 Unmissable Events
    2023 Unmissable Events
    Durham is home to world-class events, discover Durham’s most unmissable for 2023.

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The Bowes Museum and grounds.

The Wild Escape - The Bowes Museum

Locomotion's Innovation Platform exhibition

Innovation Platform - Locomotion

The state carriage in the hall of Raby Castle

Exhibition: The Raby State Coach - Raby Castle

The Power of Image at Ushaw. Image of a muscular king holding a man in his arms.

The Power of Image at Ushaw

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.

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