What’s On Events Calendar
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Durham Castle Guided Tours
12 October 2023 - 12 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Twilight Opening at Palace Green Library
12 October 2023 - 12 October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
- Exhibitions
- Lates
- Public
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
13 October 2023 - 13 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Powerful Pop Art Workshop
14 October 2023 - 14 October 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Explore our new art exhibition and make your own piece of Pop Art.
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Workshop
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
14 October 2023 - 14 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
15 October 2023 - 15 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
16 October 2023 - 16 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
17 October 2023 - 17 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
18 October 2023 - 18 October 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
Little Dragons
18 October 2023 - 18 October 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
Durham Castle Guided Tours
18 October 2023 - 18 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
19 October 2023 - 19 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Relaxed Welcome for Neurodivergent Students at the Oriental Museum
19 October 2023 - 19 October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oriental Museum
The Oriental Museum would like to welcome all neurodivergent students to Durham for the start of the new term. So whether you are a fresher looking to meet new friends, or a returning student you can join us on Thursday 19 October, 5-7pm when the galleries are generally quieter. You will be able to explore the museum galleries and have fun making your very own Chinese-inspired pot from clay.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Lates
- Student experience
- Students in HE
Twilight Opening at Oriental Museum
19 October 2023 - 19 October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
- Exhibitions
- Lates
- Public
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
20 October 2023 - 20 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Fabulous Fans
21 October 2023 - 21 October 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Spot the Japanese fans on display and decorate your own fan to take home.
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
21 October 2023 - 21 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
22 October 2023 - 22 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
23 October 2023 - 23 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
24 October 2023 - 24 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 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.
- Public
- Tour
- 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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