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
Bishop Auckland attraction shortlisted for three international awards
An attraction in Bishop Auckland has been shortlisted for three international awards just weeks after launching its latest venture. An attraction in Bishop Auckland has been shortlisted for three international awards just weeks after launching its latest venture. Kynren – The Storied Lands, County Durham’s new live-action show park, is a finalist at the 2026…
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National honour for Durham University’s globally significant Japanese collections
The Japanese collections at Durham University’s Oriental Museum have been awarded Designated Collection status by Arts Council England, recognising their national and international significance. The status places the collections among a select group of museum, library and archive collections recognised as being of outstanding importance outside of England’s national museums. There are currently just over 160 designated collections in England – and Durham University now holds…
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Durham Cathedral celebrates completion of Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer
Durham Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, marking a significant milestone in the Cathedral’s Vision 2033 and its long-term commitment to pilgrimage, prayer and Christian faith exploration. Invited guests, supporters, partners, donors and community representatives gathered at Durham Cathedral on Friday 4 September to celebrate the completion of…
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