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
A ticket to County Durham’s key attractions
Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions. Durham County Council has commissioned the Durham Explorer to run on weekends and bank holidays between 23 May and 31 August this year. Each service will connect Durham City to a range of visitor destinations including Locomotion;…
Durham University plays key role in world’s most detailed 3D map of the universe
Researchers from Durham University are playing a central role in one of the most significant global astronomy projects to date, contributing to the creation of the world’s most detailed 3D map of the universe. Working alongside international partners, Durham’s experts are helping to map the large-scale structure of the cosmos with unprecedented precision,strengthening the North East’s…
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Construction of new County Durham cultural venue complete
Work to create a new cultural venue and tourist attraction in Durham City has reached an important milestone, with the main construction phase now complete. Set to open this summer, The Light represents a major investment in creativity, culture and community. It will bring together art, history and science in exciting ways, providing a welcoming…
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