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Welcome to Durham, the North East’s cultural city and county. If you love culture, then you’re in the right place.

Find out what's going on across the whole county - in museums and galleries, in theatres and open spaces, in local communities and schools and get involved!

Even though we’ve not been short listed for the UK City of Culture, we’re determined to keep Durham in the spotlight and will be celebrating culture in 2013 regardless.

Highlights include a return of Lumiere, an Ashes Test Match, and the emotive return of one of the world’s greatest treasures – the Lindisfarne Gospels.

So explore, let us know what you think about Durham, share your photos and videos, and enjoy!

Mysteries revival hailed a huge success

Mysteries revival hailed a huge success

One of the region’s most anticipated events generated sell out performances for Read More...

Exhibition attracts international exhibitors

Exhibition attracts international exhibitors

A South American student will be among dozens of amateur artists displaying their work Read More...

Take aim for pie throwing campaign

Take aim for pie throwing campaign

A campaign to make pie-throwing an official Olympic sport will land in County Durham& Read More...

Jesus walks on water

Jesus walks on water

Passers by were treated to a modern miracle performed before their very eyes when Read More...

Great news – Lumiere, the magical festival of light which many of you enjoyed last November was a winner at Tuesday’s Journal Culture Awards. And ...

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