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Hardwick Park café reopens after revamp
28 Jul 2026
A café in a park which welcomes over 500,000 visitors a year has had a make-over. The Tower Café at Hardwick Park has reopened its doors to customers following a […]
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Industry
Wildflowers in bloom welcome visitors to Raby Castle
27 Jul 2026
A vibrant display of Wildflowers on Raby Castle’s terrace is in full bloom, creating a colourful and welcoming sight for visitors this summer. The multi-coloured display of annual flowers features sky-blue […]
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Durham Cathedral launches Colour and Light: Stained Glass exhibition with its first-ever augmented reality (AR) experience
23 Jul 2026
Durham Cathedral is inviting visitors to discover the stories, artistry and faith behind its stained glass windows this summer with the launch of Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition, which opened […]
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Industry
Durham secure two Men’s international matches in 2027
23 Jul 2026
Durham Cricket are delighted to announce that the Banks Homes Riverside in Chester-le-Street will host two England Men’s international fixtures during the 2027 season, bringing both One Day International and […]
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Durham Brass strikes the right chord as festival closes
20 Jul 2026
The last note has been played on a symphony of events at Durham Brass Festival. This week, the Durham County Council-run festival has filled all corners of County Durham with […]
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Bishop's alive as The Auckland Project opens seven days a week for summer with new Discovery Day Pass
20 Jul 2026
Families can enjoy a full day exploring Bishop Auckland's heritage, art and culture for less than ever before this summer as The Auckland Project launches a new all-inclusive Discovery Day […]
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Durham Cathedral launches first ever six day walking pilgrimage and retreat
16 Jul 2026
Durham Cathedral is inviting people to take part in a new six-day walking pilgrimage and retreat, marking the first time the Cathedral has offered an experience of this kind. Developed […]
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Step Into Stories at Beamish Museum This Summer
14 Jul 2026
Immerse yourselves in stories from the past during the Summer of Fun event, from 18th July to 31st August 2026 at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. Choose from […]
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Durham artist marks Visit County Durham's 20th anniversary
10 Jul 2026
County Durham artist and poet Lizzie Lovejoy unveiled a specially commissioned artwork and poem at Visit County Durham's annual Summer Garden Party last week, as part of celebrations to mark the organisation's 20th anniversary. […]
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Industry
Popular woodland adventure playground to increase in size
9 Jul 2026
A popular adventure playground will be increasing in size to provide families with more to discover. Almost as if stepping into Narnia, the trees will part to reveal the Hidden […]
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Hidden garden immersive experience to launch for summer holidays at Raby
6 Jul 2026
An immersive Hidden Garden experience is heading to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for the summer. Following the popular Castle in Bloom installation, which has seen Raby Castle and the […]
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City of Durham Show returns this September to celebrate local produce, craft, and community
3 Jul 2026
Durham gardeners, crafters, and bakers are urged to come together this September and celebrate the return of the City of Durham Show, a much-loved event that is being revived by […]
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Bowie at The Bowes
1 Jul 2026
V&A announces national tour of highlights from David Bowie’s archive – travelling across the UK from November 2026. Today, the V&A and partner venues across the UK announce a landmark […]
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Success of leisure complex at award-winning County Durham hotel leads to new opportunity for corporates
1 Jul 2026
The overwhelming success of the latest addition at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa has led to the launch of its first-ever corporate opportunity. Last year the award-winning hotel opened […]
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Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral with ‘Time’ this October
29 Jun 2026
This October, Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral, inviting visitors to step into Time, an immersive light and sound experience exploring humanity, history and imagination. Running from Wednesday 7 October to […]
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