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
County continues partnership with Durham’s first professional women’s cricket team
Showcasing our shared passion and determination, a successful partnership between the county and Durham’s first professional women’s cricket team continues in 2026. As part of this ongoing collaboration, the county’s new place brand, ‘Our Durham Story’, will work in partnership with the team to raise the profile of the county, while championing equality, opportunity and…
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Business growth fund generates £40m
A fund designed to increase business growth in County Durham has attracted £40 million of investment in less than a decade. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be given an update on the Finance Durham Fund (FDF) which provides loans to help the growth of county-based businesses and attract new companies to the region. First launched…
Leading technology firm announces NETPark expansion
A pioneering technology company at one of the region’s leading science parks has announced a major expansion. Engineered graphene technology firm SEEDS will be moving into a new dedicated facility at NETPark, as part of Durham County Council’s £100 million expansion of the site. Taking on the new unit will enable SEEDS to move from…
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