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View all →Family Activities: Bowl of Wonders at the Oriental Museum
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Oriental Museum
FREEOctober Half-Term at Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Beamish Museum
Free with Unlimited Pass; standard admission otherwiseOctober Half Term at Durham Cathedral
See website · Durham Cathedral
Free (donations welcome)Halloween Craft Day at The Story
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM · The Story
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Halloween in Durham
Spooky season in the city: family castle tours, Kynren's Halloween fireworks spectacular, a grown-up cocktail masterclass and a big family Halloween at Beamish nearby.
Skate Parks in and around Durham
An honest guide to skateparks in and around Durham City, from the concrete park at Pity Me to well-regarded options a short drive away in Chester-le-Street and Chilton.
Family Activities in Durham: Days Out with the Kids
A roundup of the best family days out in Durham, from riverside walks and rowing boats to museums, soft play and big attractions just outside the city.
Summer Sports Camps in Durham: Active Holiday Fun
A guide to organised summer sports camps in Durham for children, from multi-sport days at Maiden Castle to football, tennis and cricket coaching across the city.
Summer Holiday Activities in Durham: Keeping the Kids Busy
Six weeks of summer to fill? Here is our guide to the best days out, attractions and organised holiday clubs in and around Durham, from free council schemes to paid family favourites.
Birthday Party Venues in Durham: Where to Celebrate
The best places to hold a children's birthday party in and around Durham, from soft play and bowling to trampolining, climbing, farm parties and leisure-centre pool sessions.
Schools & Education
Find schools, nurseries, and educational resources in Durham.
Local Places
Full directory →Durham Cathedral
CommunityA masterpiece of Norman architecture and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the shrine of St Cuthbert and free to enter for worship and visits.
Durham Castle
CommunityA Norman castle on Palace Green forming part of Durham's UNESCO World Heritage Site, now part of the University and open to visitors by guided tour.
Gala Theatre
CommunityDurham's main theatre and cinema on Millennium Place, hosting comedy, music, dance, drama, opera and film throughout the year.
Oriental Museum
CommunityThe only museum in the North East devoted entirely to the art and cultures of Asia and North Africa, with collections spanning Egypt, China, Japan and beyond.
The Light
CommunityDurham's new £17m art, heritage and community venue at Aykley Heads, in the former Durham Light Infantry Museum, blending contemporary art with the story of the DLI.
Palace Green Library
CommunityDurham University's historic library and exhibition galleries on Palace Green, between the cathedral and castle, home to archives, special collections and public displays.