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What’s On Events Calendar

Use our calendar to find out what’s happening on the date you are visiting Durham, or search by event type, venue, or theme.
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Finger knitting Workshop

26 October 2024 - 26 October 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Visit our new exhibition about a man who was very keen on knitting and try finger knitting a colourful bracelet.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Spooky Halloween Family Tours

27 October 2024 - 27 October 2024

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Durham Castle

Steady your nerves for a unique and atmospheric family tour around Durham Castle!

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Guided Nature Walk

28 October 2024 - 28 October 2024

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Botanic Garden

Join our new Biodiversity Manager, Ian Armstrong for a guided walk around the Great Highwood area of the Durham University Estate.

  • Tour

Digging into History: Object handling in the Museum of Archaeology

29 October 2024 - 29 October 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join Us for Hands-On History! Handle replica objects and uncover fascinating stories behind our collections.

  • Exhibition
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Spooky Flowers

30 October 2024 - 30 October 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a Halloween flower demonstration.  

  • Creative

Celebrate Science at the Museum!

30 October 2024 - 30 October 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

How did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? Try some pyramid building experiments and find out.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Student Art Prize 2024/25 launch party!

31 October 2024 - 31 October 2024

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Palatine Centre, Art Collection

Join us to find out more about this years Student Art Prize and what prizes you can win!

  • Creative
  • Everyone

What’s on across our venues

Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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