Welcome to Durham
Welcome to County Durham, or to many, simply Durham.
An inspiring place to live, work, invest, visit or study. Durham boasts a world-famous city, stunning countryside and coast, innovative businesses, space for business to thrive, fascinating heritage and world-class culture.
Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, alongside Durham University, a globally renowned centre of research and teaching excellence, Durham is an ambitious and innovative place of international importance.
Located at the heart of North East England, we celebrate our regional, national and international role, and embrace working in partnership to further propel Durham as a county that really delivers.
Discover Durham
Durham is an innovation engine, cultural powerhouse, place of learning and unspoilt beauty, powered by a proud heritage and a DNA of inventiveness and entrepreneurship which has provided many world firsts.
This amazingly diverse place is under 3 hours from London, is home to over half a million people, and warmly welcomes over 20 million visitors and 20,000 Durham University students every year.
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Latest news
Durham Cricket partnership shortlisted for national award
The inspiring partnership between the county’s new place brand, The Durham Story, and Durham Cricket’s first professional women’s team, has been recognised nationally after being named as a finalist in the ECB Business of Cricket Awards 2025. To ensure long-term success, Durham Cricket needed the right partners, those who not only aligned with their values,…
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Durham Recognised by Which? as one of the UK’s Best Christmas Market Cities
Durham has earned national recognition, being named one of the UK’s top Christmas market destinations by Which?. The listing highlights the city’s strong visitor appeal during the winter season and showcases Durham’s fantastic festive events. The annual Durham Christmas Market is a significant event for both visitors and businesses. It features over 30 high-quality stalls in Durham Market Place and a…
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Key deal agreed to bring forward Durham Innovation District
Plans to develop an innovation district of national significance in Durham City have taken a major step forward, with the signing of a key agreement. Muse, Durham County Council and Durham University have signed a Collaboration Agreement to accelerate the development of the Aykley Heads site as a hub for investment and innovation. The site…
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