This LGBTQ+ bookshop, nestled in the heart of Durham’s city centre, is more than a business but rather is a community hub.
With literature for adults and children, events, careful recommendations and kindly service – Bookwyrm is a place which feels like home.
Photograper Joanne Coates celebrates working class residents of rural areas in her tender, considered images of modern countryside.
free entry
Hannah Perry interrogates her own experience of becoming a mother, utilising it as a starting point for conversations on labour, class and gender.
free entry
Visit the retrospective of photographs by Franki Raffles, a feminist, activist photographer who recorded the lives of women around the world.
free entry
Featuring over 200 artists and performers, immersive arts experiences and kids activities, Kendal Calling is a great, family-friendly festival set in the stunning Lake District.
from £199.00
‘Legacy’ is a solo show from Charmaine Watkiss, investigating the relationship between humans and nature, predominantly through drawing.
from £0.00
Claude Cahun’s captivating self-portraits are on display at Abbot House, celebrating the artist’s innovative, bold approach to art and life.
from £0.00
Create/ Elevate 2024 at Harewood House is a diverse showcase of craft in all its forms, from 16 local and international artists and collectives.
from £14.00
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
from £0.00
Gala Theatre is known for hosting some of the biggest names in comedy, leading theatre companies and inspiring bands and musicians.
A home for theatre in Durham, showcasing many talents such as those of the Durham Dramatic Society at greatly affordable prices.
Vennels Café is a fantastic venue in the heart of Durham, steeped in the charming history of the city. The word “vennel” comes from a corruption of the French word for an alleyway and the vennels in Durham are the alleyways that date back to the medieval city.
Within the side alleys of Saddlers’ Yard, there is a small shop that many would pass by, but holds a wonderful surprise for those who go in. Going to Gavin Shelley Jewellery you will be able to see a fantastic range of items from rings to pendants, and earrings, it is likely that the piece you are looking to buy has been made by him.
The People’s Bookshop sits one of the alleyways that comes off Saddler Street and is a hidden gem and a treat for the book lover. Away from the bustle of the main streets, it is a treasure trove of books from all areas and periods and encourages those to enter to discover a whole new theme of knowledge through the book that they have purchased.
The Mugwump is a unique boutique on Saddler Street. With a history stretching back to 1966, when it was founded by two art school graduates, it has grown to have something for everyone. The ambition of The Mugwump is to find the most wonderful clothing, glassworks, ceramics, and gifts that can be purchased and bring it together under one roof for all to enjoy and be owned by you.
The Cellar Door is a premium restaurant built into an old 13th century baker shop enjoying wonderful, wooded views over the River Wear.
Nadon Thai is part of an independent chain of restaurants with a menu with a traditional and modern palette with a passion for Thai food.
Durham Castle, initially constructed following the Norman Invasion, now offers guided tours around its historic site, which is also student accommodation.
Durham University’s specialist museum showcases an exhibition which ranges from the prehistory to modern times, charting the history of Durham.
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