Landmark Magna Carta exhibition

Open Treasure, Durham Cathedral’s new £10.7m exhibition space, is set for an exciting year ahead with a range of temporary exhibitions including the stunning Magna Carta and the Forest Charters, which will run from 19 June to 9 September.

Published: 25 January 2017

125 years of The Bowes Museum

2017 sees The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle celebrate its 125th anniversary with some of the best collections of fine and decorative arts in the UK and a varied exhibition and events programme.

Published: 25 January 2017

Record visitor numbers for Beamish

Beamish Museum welcomed a record-breaking 747,651 visitors last year – up by 11%.

Published: 25 January 2017

Experience Durham for yourself

If you would like to visit Durham on any of these themes, Visit County Durham welcomes press trip enquiries from interested media.

Published: 25 January 2017