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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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23rd November 2023-6th January 2024
In the Craft & Producers' Marquee at Durham Christmas Festival

Durham Christmas Festival

Openings

2023

1st December 2023-3rd December 2023
The Flying Scotsman in the snow

Flying Scotsman at Christmas - Locomotion

Openings

2023

16th December 2023-7th January 2024
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    Seven Christmas experiences to enjoy in the culture county.
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    Festive Fun
    Find out what's happening this Christmas, from the traditional Durham Christmas Festival to the annual panto and festive craft workshops.
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    Durham is home to world-class events, discover Durham’s most unmissable for 2023.
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Cinderella - Gala Durham

Cinderella - Gala Durham

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Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University

Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University

Family Activities - Locomotion

Little Locos - Locomotion

Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections

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Martin Smith Kinetic Arboretum - The Bowes Museum

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Gin Making Class - Durham Distillery

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  • 1Cinderella - Gala Durham
  • 2Christmas at Beamish Daytimes 2023
  • 3Christmas Wreath Workshop at Lumley Castle
  • 4Toddler Tales and Trails - Hardwick Park
  • 5Tinsel - Bishop Auckland Town Hall
  • 6Walking with the Ghosts of Durham
  • 7Online Exhibition: Treasures of Palace Green Library
  • 8Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University
  • 9Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University
  • 10Family Activities - Locomotion
  • 11Little Locos - Locomotion
  • 12Online Family Fun Activities: Durham University Library and Collections
  • 13Monthly Open Evenings - Blackwell Grange Hotel
  • 14Martin Smith Kinetic Arboretum - The Bowes Museum
  • 15Cocktail Class Experience - Durham Distillery
  • 16Gin Making Class - Durham Distillery
  • 17Northern Dales Farmer’s Market -Wynyard Hall
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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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  • Seven Christmas experiences to enjoy in the culture county

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    Durham is the culture county with extraordinary attractions and experiences waiting to entertain all the family this Christmas.

  • Eight exciting venues to discover across the culture county

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    From town halls to theatres and historic houses, there’s lots of exciting venues to discover in Durham.

  • Santa free events in Durham 2023

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    Have you already booked your visit to see Father Christmas? There’s still plenty of festive fun to be had in Durham this year.
     

  • Eight Creative Activities to try this Autumn in the Culture County

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    Durham is the culture county, and what better place than to try out a new activity.

    Check out our guide to eight creative activities to try across Durham.  

    From creative writing to playing the ukulele and creating your own inventions, it’s all happening in the culture county!

  • 10 unmissable fun activities in Durham this summer

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    Durham is the culture county, and the place to be this summer with a wonderful mix of fun activities. 

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