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Magna Carta July 2025
From 11 July to 2 November 2025, visitors to Durham Cathedral will be able to see the rare documents as part of a new exhibition, Magna Carta and the North. On display will … Read More
Added Monday 18th November 2024
Mining World Heritage: what makes us who we are?
The World Heritage Site Lecture 2024 took place on 7 November in the Chapter House at Durham Cathedral. The recording is now available. Ross Forbes from Durham Miners… Read More
Added Thursday 10th October 2024
Partnership consults public on new prospectus
“Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site is one of the jewels of our rich historic environment in the region. The reinvigorated Strategic Partnership Board has a vi… Read More
Added Wednesday 25th September 2024
Dive into Durham
Prior’s Hall, Durham Cathedral 7 October 7pm Open to All – Friends of Durham Cathedral guest lecture by Gary Bankhead Gary is an amateur underwater archaeologist… Read More
Added Monday 16th September 2024
WHUK talks - Cathedrals and Abbeys
WHUK’s Autumn 2024 World Heritage Webinars - Cathedrals & Abbeys World Heritage UK is delighted to host its 4th series of webinars on UK World Heritage Sites. This s… Read More
Added Wednesday 11th September 2024
Durham Castle open free
Discover journeys, networks and connections at Durham Castle with free entry on Sunday 8 September (11am – 3pm no booking required) and Sunday 15 September (guided tou… Read More
Added Tuesday 13th August 2024
Romans in Durham
Romans take over the Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library in this free event on Sunday 21 July as part of the Festival of Archaeology. Read More
Added Tuesday 9th July 2024
Public lecture explores Durham's intangible cultural heritage
Join us on 6 June as we celebrate the UK’s ratification of the UNESCO Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage. Prof Robin Coningham explores what… Read More
Added Tuesday 21st May 2024
Things to Do
Looking for Things to Do this summer? Our new guide to events and activities at Durham University attractions is out now. Visit Durham Castle, the World Heritage Site… Read More
Added Wednesday 24th April 2024
Community Course: Re-centering 'peripheries': the North East and the World in the Medieval and Early Modern periods
Durham University Medieval and Early Modern Student Association (MEMSA) is running a free community course which is open to anyone interested in the history, literature, and heri… Read More
Added Wednesday 24th April 2024