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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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Glorious Gardens

31 August 2024 - 31 August 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Get creative and make a mini Japanese Zen garden.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Walk Like a Pharaoh

07 September 2024 - 07 September 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out about ancient Egyptian life and make your own sandy pyramid.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Magnificent Moon Jar

14 September 2024 - 14 September 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

See our fabulous Korean Moon Jar - then create a mini one from clay.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Horse Play

21 September 2024 - 21 September 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

See the magnificent horse on display in the China Gallery and make a hobby horse.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

28 September 2024 - 28 September 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and make a shofar musical instrument.

  • 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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