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World Heritage Day at Durham Castle - 18 April
This year we are celebrating World Heritage Day with The People’s Story at Durham Castle. Experience the Norman Chapel, the oldest building in Durham city and see the… Read More
Added Wednesday 4th March 2026
Research partnership with Historic England
Durham University has signed a new partnership agreement with Historic England to advance research and public engagement on North East England’s natural and cultural h… Read More
Added Monday 23rd February 2026
Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer
Durham Cathedral announces The Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer set to launch in Spring 2026 - Durham Cathedral Read More
Added Wednesday 11th February 2026
Inaugural Honorary Professor
We’re delighted to announce that Durham University has appointed Colleen Batey as our first World Heritage Site Honorary Professor. Colleen is a Durham alumna, w… Read More
Added Monday 19th January 2026
UNESCO hat-trick
Durham is celebrating joining the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, continuing its long history as a significant site of scholarship and learning for over a thousand year… Read More
Added Thursday 11th December 2025
£1 billion invested in UK world heritage
As UNESCO marks its 80th anniversary, we give thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for investing over £1 billion in cultural and natural heritage projects with… Read More
Added Tuesday 18th November 2025
Have your say
Tell us how you value Durham Cathedral and Castle and feedback on the plan to conserve and protect the World Heritage Site for the future. Public consultation on the Draft … Read More
Added Wednesday 5th November 2025
Durham's Black History Walking Trail launched
This month sees the launch of Durham’s first Black History Walking Trail. Follow the trail in your own time (headphones recommended) or come along to the opening… Read More
Added Tuesday 14th October 2025
Gardens and designed landscape of the World Heritage Site
Work to improve what was once part of the Bishop’s Garden at Durham Castle, now known as the Fellows’ Garden, is nearing completion. This will be a new space av… Read More
Added Thursday 11th September 2025
Heritage Open Days Sat 13 Sept 2025
The theme for this year’s Heritage Open Days is architecture. At 11am on 13 September, Michael Johnson is giving a talk at Durham Cathedral on the life and work of Wi… Read More
Added Tuesday 9th September 2025