Durham University Things To Do

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Come and visit our Botanic Garden, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and Cosin’s Library, and join one of our tours of Durham Castle, located at the heart of Durham's World Heritage Site. Botanic Garden: Durham University's 10-hectare Botanic Garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham city and offers a wide variety of landscapes to explore and discove

r. Durham Castle Tours: Sitting at the heart of Durham's World Heritage Site and occupied continuously since the 11th century, the Castle is now home to the students of University College, part of Durham University. Visitors are welcome to join our guided tours and special events. Oriental Museum: From Ancient Egypt to modern China, the Oriental Museum is devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia. Museum of Archaeology: The Museum of Archaeology's collections range from the prehistory to modern times. Our gallery charting the story of Durham is housed within Palace Green Library. Cosin’s Library: One of the earliest public libraries in the Northeast of England, the library was founded in 1669 by Bishop John Cosin. Now open to the public after being closed for several years for essential conservation work, the library is now more accessible and enjoyable than ever before.

The Museum of Archaeology's new permanent exhibition is now open! Located upstairs in Palace Green Library, this student...
19/06/2026

The Museum of Archaeology's new permanent exhibition is now open!

Located upstairs in Palace Green Library, this student-curated exhibition tells the fascinating story of Durham from Anglo-Saxon to Modern using its rich archaeology.

The Community Wall also shines a light on the people of Durham today along with a behind-the-scenes look at what went into creating the exhibition.

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Join SongPath this Sunday 21st June 1:30 -3:30pm for a unique blend of music, nature and wellbeing in the beautiful surr...
18/06/2026

Join SongPath this Sunday 21st June 1:30 -3:30pm for a unique blend of music, nature and wellbeing in the beautiful surroundings of Durham University Botanic Garden.

From the woodland garden to the wildflower meadow, we’ll explore what is underfoot and overhead in an uplifting and interactive afternoon of song.

The Durham SongPath will follow a musical trail around sites within the Botanic Garden.

With your normal admission ticket to the Botanic Garden, this event is free!

Register your attendance for the event here: https://pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham/songpath-in-the-botanic-garden


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Tomorrow, join our Greenspace team as they celebrate all things sustainability and biodiversity at Fountains Hall, Grey ...
16/06/2026

Tomorrow, join our Greenspace team as they celebrate all things sustainability and biodiversity at Fountains Hall, Grey College on Wednesday 17 June from 11:00 - 3:30pm. 🌱

The Festival will feature a range of stallholders and speakers, from student societies and academics to our external partners from a from a range of fields. And there will be tasty vegan and gluten-free food.

The event is free. All Durham University staff and students are welcome as well as our neighbours in the local community.

Join us this Saturday for the next family activities session, Magic Carpets: make a mini paper carpet inspired by colour...
11/06/2026

Join us this Saturday for the next family activities session, Magic Carpets: make a mini paper carpet inspired by colours and patterns in our Silk Roads Gallery.

📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 1:00 - 3:00 PM
🗺 Oriental Museum

Activities are generally suitable for families with children aged 5 - 11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are drop, no need to book, unless otherwise stated.

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Join us for a FREE afternoon art talk on Saturday 4 July, 2pm at Elvet Hill House, Oriental Museum, with Robert McManner...
09/06/2026

Join us for a FREE afternoon art talk on Saturday 4 July, 2pm at Elvet Hill House, Oriental Museum, with Robert McManners OBE, author, art collector and artist.

The talk will explore coal-mining life through the brushwork of artists such as Norman Cornish, Bob Olley and Tom McGuinness.

Places limited, booking essential. Book your spot at Eventbrite via the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1368311770339?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join our Greenspace team as they celebrate all things sustainability and biodiversity at Fountains Hall, Grey College on...
05/06/2026

Join our Greenspace team as they celebrate all things sustainability and biodiversity at Fountains Hall, Grey College on Wednesday 17 June from 11:00 - 3:30pm. 🌱

The Festival will feature a range of stallholders and speakers, from student societies and academics to our external partners from a from a range of fields. And there will be tasty vegan and gluten-free food.

The event is free. All Durham University staff and students are welcome as well as our neighbours in the local community.

Test your knowledge and see if you can guess the artefact by its silhouette! Swipe to reveal the answer and swipe again ...
04/06/2026

Test your knowledge and see if you can guess the artefact by its silhouette! Swipe to reveal the answer and swipe again to learn more about the object!

Visit the Museum of Archaeology's new exhibition opening on the 19th of June to see this object in person!

Featuring the debut of the Huang Kam Chak Yee collection, Everyday Elegance: Daily Lives of Women in Late Qing China is ...
04/06/2026

Featuring the debut of the Huang Kam Chak Yee collection, Everyday Elegance: Daily Lives of Women in Late Qing China is the new temporary exhibition at the Oriental Museum. This exhibition explores the daily lives of women who lived in urban communities in Late Qing China—what they wore, what they ate, what they did for work and for fun.

📅 Tuesday - Sunday until 20th September 2026
⏰ 11:00 - 16:00 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday, 12:00 - 16:00 Saturday and Sunday
💷 Free entry

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This Volunteer Week, we are celebrating our volunteers! We wish to express a huge thank you for their hard work and time...
04/06/2026

This Volunteer Week, we are celebrating our volunteers! We wish to express a huge thank you for their hard work and time they dedicated to volunteering with us across sites.

We have an amazing team of volunteers working across many areas within our visitor attractions. From behind the scenes volunteering with our collections, to front facing roles engaging with visitors day to day, school groups and events. We are deeply appreciative of all their support and skills they bring to the roles.

For all that you do... Thank You! ✨

Join us at the Oriental Museum this Saturday for our next family activities session, Ride the Wave! Spot the boats in th...
02/06/2026

Join us at the Oriental Museum this Saturday for our next family activities session, Ride the Wave! Spot the boats in the museum and make a 3D sculpture of your own to take home.

📅 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 1:00 - 3:00 PM
🗺 Oriental Museum

Activities are generally suitable for families with children aged 5 - 11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are drop, no need to book, unless otherwise stated.

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