Free Events Across County Durham to Celebrate County Durham Day
A series of free events will take place this week to celebrate County Durham Day.
Durham County Council has organised a range of family-friendly activities...
COVID-19 National Day of Reflection
The Government has announced a National Covid-19 Day of Reflection on 8th March this year, backed by the Department of Digital Media, Culture and...
Binchester Roman Fort to Transfer to The Auckland Project in New...
An attraction that brings to life what it was like at one of the largest Roman military sites in Northern Britain is set to...
Durham County Hall Artwork Relocated to Ushaw for Public Display
A long-standing artwork from Durham’s County Hall has found a new home. Durham County Council’s collections team has carefully relocated the Building of Durham Cathedral...
Twinkling Lights, Traditional Treats and Timeless Traditions at Beamish This Christmas
There’s still time to experience the magic of Christmas at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North!
From enchanting Christmas Daytimes to the traditional Twelfth...
Art Fund Supports Beamish’s Vision to Reconnect Communities with Their Heritage
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is celebrating after receiving a £49,000 award from Art Fund, the national charity for museums and galleries,...
Vintage Thrill Ride Lightning Skid Returns to the Durham After 50...
Bishop Auckland, Durham, November 24, 2025 - The Lightning Skid, a long-forgotten vintage fairground ride, returns to North East England this December for the...
Youngest WWII Victoria Cross Recipient Commemorated in Emotional Durham Tribute
A celebration has taken place to commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of the youngest Second World War soldier to receive the...
Football Pop-Up Museum Kicks Off in Durham City with Council Support
A popular football-themed pop-up museum has opened in the heart of Durham City following support from council grant funding.
Fans Museum CIC, which already runs...
Historic Stockton and Darlington Railway Sections Saved Through £7m Durham Project
Parts of the world’s first passenger and goods railway have been preserved for future generations thanks to a council-led active travel initiative.
Four sections of...