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Where Light Meets Stone by Dan Saunders
I've lived in County Durham for years, and like a lot of people, Durham Cathedral has always just been... there. It's a place I've...
Durham Brass Festival Celebrates 20 Years with Countywide Performances
Durham Brass Festival has come to a close after a packed programme of events across the county.
Run by Durham County Council, the festival filled...
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...
Durham’s Faru Stars in Neven Maguire’s New TV Series Showcasing the...
The North East’s food scene is gaining international attention thanks to Irish celebrity chef Neven Maguire’s new TV series, and Durham’s Faru restaurant is...
Countdown Begins for Durham Christmas Festival 2025 with Markets and Lantern...
Preparations are already underway for the Durham Christmas Festival 2025, set to return from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December.
The popular three-day event will...
Spring in County Durham: Your 2025 Adventure Guide
Spring in County Durham: Your 2025 Guide
As golden daffodils sway in the gentle breeze, there's a palpable magic across County Durham this spring. Longer...
Durham Cathedral’s Historic Route Restored to Its Former Glory
Work to restore an historic route past Durham Cathedral has been completed.
Durham County Council has been carrying out extensive refurbishment on North and South...
![And none more so than the legend of the Sockburn Worm—a tale that gave rise to a ceremony still celebrated today. The formidable Sockburn Worm once terrorised this land, and it was Sir John Conyers who stepped forward as the hero, armed with his trusty falchion. Today, the Conyers Falchion remains a symbol of bravery, presented to each new Bishop of Durham in a ritual that bridges the present with a mythical past. Visitors to Durham Cathedral can still glimpse this storied relic as part of the Open Treasure Exhibition. } ] }](https://durhammagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sword-324x160.webp "The Enchanted Tale of the Sockburn Worm: Durham’s Mystical Dragon Slayer")
The Enchanted Tale of the Sockburn Worm: Durham’s Mystical Dragon Slayer
Unveiling Durham's Mystical Past
In County Durham, there is a timeless legend that captivates with its blend of chivalry, mythical creatures, and age-old rituals that...
Spanish Delegation Visits County Durham to Celebrate Camino Ingles Partnership
Representatives from Spain have been welcomed to County Durham this week.
Durham County Council has been working with A Coruña Provincial Council in north west...
Limelight Orchestra Brings Bond Classics to Life in Durham
The full-blown sound of a leading symphony orchestra performing the iconic music of Bond in Durham Cathedral will be the perfect escape into the...