Things to Do in Durham
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Durham City
In this special exhibition using the Palace Green Library collections, learn how explorers, scientists and cartographers charted the world and changed the face of the Earth as we know it. Discover how attitudes to travel and tourism have developed…
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STANLEY
Experience a live online Victorian lesson straight from Beamish Museum!
We are offering children the chance to join in with a Victorian Lesson straight from their home! Our headteacher will demonstrate a traditional lesson of reading, writing,…
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At Bowlees Visitor Centre we have regular exhibitions in our gallery space of work by local artists and photographers. We know that many of you will be missing this work inspired by the landscapes of the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global…
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Barnard Castle
John and Dorothy Cornish, son and daughter-in-law of the late Norman Cornish, have kindly narrated this stunning exhibition for you to enjoy. Listen to John's insight of his Dad's work and get a real understanding behind Norman's life.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
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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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DURHAM
Follow the link to explore a variety of Art Collection Podcasts from home: https://www.dur.ac.uk/attractions/explorefromhome/events/artpodcasts/
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Staindrop
Take a tour of the Castle grounds, gardens, cafe, shop and coach yard. Just click and drag on the image below and follow the hotspots! Use the 'EXPLORE' menu to visit other areas.https://www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle/virtual-tour/
Raby Castle, Staindrop
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‘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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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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Barnard Castle
Step right in a world of chivalry, damsels and honour in our Pre Raphs Gallery Tour. Learn more about the authors of these magnificent paintings and their meanings.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
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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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Durham City
On behalf of the Art Team, I want to introduce our Art School to you! To accompany Durham University's Student Art Prize 2020/21, we are running an 'Art Prize Art School' until February 2021, offering a FREE programme of online short talks,…
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Seaham
With this year’s Seaham Food Festival cancelled, we wanted to make sure we do everything we can to support our fabulous traders.A range of exciting street food, tempting tipples and indulgent cakes and desserts are all still on the menu thanks to…
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Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Food Festival is the region’s biggest food event, growing year on year hosting a whole programme of events and activities including celebrity chefs, cookery demo’s, street entertainment and a demonstration kitchen.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Bishop Auckland
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Seaham
To help you stay connected during the second UK lockdown, luxury boutique hotel Seaham Hall on Durham’s Heritage Coast has created a series of free virtual expert sessions to recreate a decadent hotel experience at home.
Durham Heritage Coast, Seaham
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SHILDON
With International Women’s Day just around the corner, we’re celebrating early with a special livestreamed recording of the smash-hit podcast The Guilty Feminist.
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SHILDON
Are we in danger of ingraining deep-seated prejudices into the technology we use on a daily basis? Our panel, chaired by The Gadget Show presenter Ortis Deley, will discuss.
Discrimination continues to have a serious, measurable impact on everyday…
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SHILDON
In But Where Are You Really From? Amanda Khozi Mukwashi tells the story of her experience as a Christian Black woman with Zambian heritage, born and living in the UK. The book, her first, explores issues of race and culture and how it feels to be…
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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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Staindrop
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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