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The Ogden Centre at night illuminated by red and pink art

Welcome to Elysium Garden at Palace Green

Visitors approaching Durham Cathedral will be greeted by riot of colour as Palace Green becomes a supersized forest of illuminated flowers created by artist Jig Cochrane and the team at Jigantics (UK).

Inspired by the gardens of Elysium, a mythical place in the afterlife reserved for heroes, Elysium Garden offers a window onto an otherworldly paradise. Shining through the cold November night, this uplifting sight is a promise of the spring that will surely come. Image credit: Jigantics (UK) and Rami Saarikorpi.
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A group of giant flower lanterns made by light art studio JIGANTICS

Meet the artists behind Elysium Garden

Jigantics is a UK based light art studio founded by artist Jig Cochrane, that creates unique giant illuminated flower sculptures. Their artworks have gained international recognition, having been displayed at some of the world's most famous public gardens and outdoor spaces. Image credit: Jigantics

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Discover more on Palace Green

If you're looking for more to explore during your Lumiere visit, Palace Green is home to some of our most historic buildings and collections - discover more at Durham Castle, the Museum of Archaeology and the Historic Libraries and Archives at Palace Green Library.

Durham Castle

Book a guided tour to explore Durham Castle and discover nearly 1000 years of history.
Durham Castle Courtyard

Museum of Archaeology

Explore the story of Durham and the North East from prehistory to the modern day, and learn more about the work of our Archaeology department.
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Historic Libraries and Archives at Palace Green Library

Discover over 700 collections dating as far back as the 17th century in our historic libraries.
A person exploring the books at a bookcase in Cosin's Library.
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