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Castle Open Bank Holiday week
Durham Castle is open all week. Come and visit before term starts. Self-guided tours are ideal for families. Look around at your own pace. Family activiti… Read More
Added Friday 22nd August 2025
Secret Gardens at St John's
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 14:00-17:00 St John’s College, Durham For one special afternoon, St John’s College invites you to explore its hidden ga… Read More
Added Friday 22nd August 2025
Family Activities at Durham Cathedral
Magna Carta storytelling, Lego, crafts and more. Check out these family-friendly activities at Durham Cathedral this summer. Read More
Added Monday 11th August 2025
Durham Museum Pop-up Shop
Durham Museum Pop Up will be open Thursday to Saturday from 14th August. Formerly housed in St Mary le Bow church and telling the story of the City of Durham … Read More
Added Monday 11th August 2025
Durham Miners' Gala
Saturday 12 July is the 139th Miners’ Gala. Join the procession, witness the spectacle and the blessing of the banners in the Cathedral. Read More
Added Friday 11th July 2025
Must see Magna Carta
The summer blockbuster has officially opened and is a must-see this summer. Magna Carta is open daily 10am – 4pm and 12-4pm on Sundays. I lo… Read More
Added Friday 11th July 2025
Riverbanks Survey
Durham Wildlife Trust is supporting the Cathedral with a public survey to inform the future management of the Cathedral woodland and riverbanks. Read More
Added Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Lecture: Durham Cathedral an Eyecatcher in the Landscape
The City of Durham Trust Spring Lecture by Martin Roberts. Saturday 24th May at 2pm in Room ER201, Elvet Riverside, New Elvet, Durham. It is said that medieval pilgri… Read More
Added Thursday 27th March 2025
World Heritage Day 25 April 2025
Join us for World Heritage Day on Friday 25 April when Durham Castle will be open. Visitors can enjoy: - Free entry to the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and Mu… Read More
Added Thursday 27th March 2025
Magna Carta July 2025
From 11 July to 2 November 2025, visitors to Durham Cathedral will be able to see the rare documents as part of a new exhibition, Magna Carta and the North. On display will … Read More
Added Monday 18th November 2024