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Make time for making; join in and get creative. An opportunity to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers. Suitable for ages 5 and over.

01833 690 606

Auckland Castle is one of the UK’s most important historical buildings. Since the days of the Norman Conquest in the 11th Century, Auckland Castle has been a seat of power. For almost 900 years, it has been the palace of the Prince Bishops of Durham…

01388 743 750

History, Galleries and Gardens with heart. Venture beyond County Durham as you know it, to discover the surprising story of Bishop Auckland. Enrich your mind, body and spirit with a feast of history, nature and art, in the knowledge that your day or stay will…

01388 743 750

Beamish is a world famous open air museum which tells the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. Experience amazing sights, sounds, smells and delicious tastes as the past comes to life at Beamish. This multi-award winning museum is…

0191 370 4000

Binchester Fort is in the centre of County Durham, approximately one and a half miles north of Bishop Auckland. Car parking is available on-site and the fort is signposted from the A690 Durham to Crook road, from A688 Spennymoor to Bishop Auckland road. Please see…

01388 663 089

The Bowes Museum is a purpose built Museum created in the late 19th century by Joséphine and John Bowes. The Museum houses internationally renowned collections of European fine and decorative arts spanning five centuries. The Museum is in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle,…

01833 690 606

Discovery Museum is a science and local history museum based in Newcastle upon Tyne and managed by Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums. It is the ideal place to find out all about life on Tyneside, from the region's shipbuilding heritage to inventions which changed the world.…

0191 232 6789

Uncover 900 years of history in this undefeated castle. Built in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham Castle’s story is linked with that of the Prince-Bishops of Durham, some of the most powerful and wealthy men in the country. It was transformed in…

0191 334 2932

Our website has about 115,000 pages covering the history of all known forms of mining in Cumberland, Westmorland, Northumberland, Durham plus the metal mines of North Yorkshire, North Lancashire and The Isle of Man (all areas covered by the local HM Inspector of Mines). We…

07708 601 318

We are a specialised museum entirely devoted to the art and archaeology of Asia. Our broad and beautiful collection spans South-East Asia, Tibet, China, Japan, Korea, Ancient Egypt as well as the Islamic world. Since its opening in 1960, our collection has grown across the years -…

0191 334 5691

County Durham's Families Information Service

Artist Makers

Auckland Castle

The Auckland Project

Beamish Museum

Binchester Roman Fort

The Bowes Museum

Discovery Museum

Durham Castle

Durham Mining Museum

Durham University Oriental Museum

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