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Tell us how you value Durham Cathedral and Castle and feedback on the plan to conserve and protect the World Heritage Site for the future. Public consultation on the Draft … Read More
Added Thursday 23rd October 2025
Halloween at Durham Castle
Join the fun this half term with fancy dress Family Halloween Tours of Durham Castle on Weds 29 October at 2pm and 3:30pm. Read More
Added Monday 20th October 2025
Durham's Black History Walking Trail launched
This month sees the launch of Durham’s first Black History Walking Trail. Follow the trail in your own time (headphones recommended) or come along to the opening… Read More
Added Tuesday 14th October 2025
Gardens and designed landscape of the World Heritage Site
Work to improve what was once part of the Bishop’s Garden at Durham Castle, now known as the Fellows’ Garden, is nearing completion. This will be a new space av… Read More
Added Thursday 11th September 2025
Heritage Open Days Sat 13 Sept 2025
The theme for this year’s Heritage Open Days is architecture. At 11am on 13 September, Michael Johnson is giving a talk at Durham Cathedral on the life and work of Wi… Read More
Added Tuesday 9th September 2025
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
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