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Durham, The Culture County

From world-class festivals and exciting events, to incredible cultural developments, community arts activities and vibrant venues – Durham is The Culture County.

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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
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    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

The Bowes Museum and grounds.

The Wild Escape - The Bowes Museum

Innovation Platform - Locomotion

Little Treasures - The Bowes Museum

Early Birds - Locomotion

Exhibition: The Raby State Coach - Raby Castle

The Power of Image at Ushaw

Fabulous Flowers - Durham University Botanic Garden

Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory

Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory

Sounds on the Bounds - Brass at Ushaw

The 190th Durham Regatta 2023

Mini Pride and Wildflower with Curious Arts at Ushaw

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

Botanic Garden Fun Day - Durham University

Digging up the Past - Auckland Castle

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  • 1Blacksmith Workshops - South Causey Inn
  • 2Clay Pigeon Shooting - South Causey Inn
  • 3Saturday Outdoor Market
  • 4The Wild Escape - The Bowes Museum
  • 5Innovation Platform - Locomotion
  • 6Little Treasures - The Bowes Museum
  • 7Early Birds - Locomotion
  • 8Exhibition: The Raby State Coach - Raby Castle
  • 9The Power of Image at Ushaw
  • 10Fabulous Flowers - Durham University Botanic Garden
  • 11Aurora Night - Grassholme Observatory
  • 12Family Astronomy - Grassholme Observatory
  • 13Sounds on the Bounds - Brass at Ushaw
  • 14The 190th Durham Regatta 2023
  • 15Mini Pride and Wildflower with Curious Arts at Ushaw
  • 16Sin: Exhibition organised by the National Gallery, London with The Auckland Project
  • 17Botanic Garden Fun Day - Durham University
  • 18Digging up the Past - Auckland Castle
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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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    Investigate crimes of the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this February Half Term.

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    collage of the BRILLIANT scheme artists for Lumiere Durham 2023.

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    There’s no shortage of incredible attractions and experiences to enjoy many #memorablemoments this year in Durham. 

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    From incredible stays to amazing days out, let our guide to the top 23 things to do in Durham in 2023 inspire you! 
     

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