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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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Building closure - upcoming dates

Due to extensive roofing works at Palace Green Library, there will be times when we have to close the building to visitors between summer 2024 and spring 2025, with no access to Museum of Archaeology, Cosin’s Library, Penned and Printed exhibition and World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.

Visit our Tickets and Times pages at each venue for more information.

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Durham Castle Guided Tours

02 December 2023 - 02 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

03 December 2023 - 03 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

04 December 2023 - 04 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

05 December 2023 - 05 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

06 December 2023 - 06 December 2023

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Oriental Museum

Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

06 December 2023 - 06 December 2023

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Oriental Museum

Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Under 5s

Durham Castle Guided Tours

06 December 2023 - 06 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

07 December 2023 - 07 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Twilight Opening at Oriental Museum

07 December 2023 - 07 December 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st Thursday of every month.

  • Accessible
  • Exhibitions
  • Lates
  • Public
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

08 December 2023 - 08 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Christmas Community Day

09 December 2023 - 09 December 2023

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Castle Community Action are so excited to invite you to University College JCR’s upcoming Christmas Community Day on the 9th December.

  • Outreach & community
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Mandala Making

09 December 2023 - 09 December 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Check out the 700 year old Buddha head on display and then make a mandala, a traditional form of Buddhist art.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

09 December 2023 - 09 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Christmas Fun at Durham Castle

10 December 2023 - 10 December 2023

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us for a unique visit to Durham Castle for the whole family to celebrate the festive season.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

13 December 2023 - 13 December 2023

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Oriental Museum

Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

13 December 2023 - 13 December 2023

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Oriental Museum

Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Under 5s

Twilight Opening at Palace Green Library

14 December 2023 - 14 December 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Historic Libraries, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 4th Thursday of every month (with the exception of December).

  • Accessible
  • Exhibitions
  • Lates
  • Public
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

15 December 2023 - 15 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Countdown to Christmas Craft Workshop

16 December 2023 - 16 December 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.

  • Workshop
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

16 December 2023 - 16 December 2023

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • 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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