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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
Large model of the earth with man standing in front. Image credit: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Gaia - Durham Cathedral

Openings

2023

10th July 2023-10th September 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

The Bowes Museum and grounds.

The Wild Escape - The Bowes Museum

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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