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What’s On at Durham World Heritage Site

Durham’s World Heritage Site is supported by a vibrant community drawn from our many partners and users. There is always something happening including tours, talks, family activities and exhibitions.
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What’s in the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre?

The visitor centre will take you through the history of Durham and explore how the city has changed over the years.

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Upcoming events

Tunstall and the Tudors: The Calculating Bishop

Sunday 31 July, 2022
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Durham Castle, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Cuthbert Tunstall exhibition poster

Stories from the River: Explore the collection of Gary Bankhead, underwater archaeologist

Monday 20 February, 2023
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Artefacts found un the river wear
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World Heritage Site Partners

Durham World Heritage Site is a partnership between the University, Cathedral, County Council and others. You can find more events on our partner websites.

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Get involved

Find out more about our Durham World Heritage Site Youth Ambassadors.

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