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
Filtronic Secures Further US Contract as Space Communications Demand Continues to Grow
Space North East England member Filtronic has secured a further £400,000 contract with a US customer, reinforcing the growing international demand for it’s specialist communications technologies. The agreement follows an earlier £6 million contract with the same customer and marks another positive milestone for one of the region’s leading space and telecommunications businesses. Headquartered at…
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North East Space Conference Highlights Region’s Growing Investment Opportunity
The North East Space Conference 2026 demonstrated the growing strength and ambition of the region’s space sector, bringing together more than 350 delegates from industry, academia, government and the investment community to explore future opportunities for growth, collaboration and inward investment. Opened by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, the conference highlighted the increasing role the…
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Opening date confirmed for The Light
An opening date has been announced for Durham City’s latest cultural attraction, heralding the start of an exciting new chapter for art, history and innovation in the North East. Durham County Council has confirmed The Light will open its doors on Saturday 22 August, with visitors invited to experience a spectacular exhibition of international light…
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