What’s On Events Calendar
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Binding the Bard
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Historic Libraries
An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
- Everyone
Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Historic Libraries
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
- Everyone
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
14 June 2025 - 02 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Historic Libraries
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
- Children and families
- Everyone
Twilight Talks - Beasts and Legends: Adventures through North East Folklore, Curating the Exhibition
26 June 2025 - 26 June 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Historic Libraries, Museum of Archaeology
Join the Beasts and Legends student exhibition team at Palace Green Library as they share their experiences of curating the exhibition. Discover artefacts from Durham University’s collections, objects on loan from Durham Cathedral, and collaborative artworks by local artist Ruth Flowers.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Family Craft Club does Book Beetle Printing
05 August 2025 - 05 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Historic Libraries
Join us for family activities inspired by our exhibition, Shakespeare Recovered. Drop in, all welcome, aged 5-12
- Creative
- Children and families
Family Craft Club does Quill Creating!
12 August 2025 - 12 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Historic Libraries
Join us for family activities inspired by our exhibition, Shakespeare Recovered. Drop in, all welcome, aged 5-12
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Family Craft Club does Lego Printing
19 August 2025 - 19 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Historic Libraries
Join us for family activities inspired by our exhibition, Shakespeare Recovered. Drop in, all welcome, aged 5-12
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Family Craft Club does Book Mark Marbling
26 August 2025 - 26 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Historic Libraries
Join us for family activities inspired by our exhibition, Shakespeare Recovered. Drop in, all welcome, aged 5-12
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Family friendly
- Children and families
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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