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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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Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

01 November 2025 - 01 November 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

Pilgrim Souvenirs: Book Launch and Talk (Morning)

22 November 2025 - 22 November 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone

Pilgrim Souvenirs: Book Launch and Talk (Afternoon)

22 November 2025 - 22 November 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone

Twilight Talks - Away From Home: The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans

27 November 2025 - 27 November 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join curator David Wright to find out more about our new exhibition Away From Home: The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans.

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone

Saturnalia Trail

01 December 2025 - 04 January 2026

11:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Museum of Archaeology

Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Small Finds Illustration

06 December 2025 - 06 December 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Ceramics and Glass

07 February 2026 - 07 February 2026

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Flint and Stone

07 March 2026 - 07 March 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club- Anything Else!

02 May 2026 - 02 May 2026

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

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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