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APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 2014
NEW – Little Bookworms
Palace Green Library
Under 5s, their parents and carers are welcome to come along to Little Bookworms for messy play, fantastic stories, crafts and much more. The club meets every Monday, between 10.30am – 11.30am, at Palace Green Library.
Charges apply. No booking is necessary, just drop in.
Durham Archaeology Explorers
Oriental Museum
Children aged 7 – 11 years are invited to join Durham University Museums’ Archaeology Club. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2pm – 4pm at the Oriental Museum. Through exciting hands-on experiments and activities, the club investigates all aspects of archaeology and explores Durham’s own archaeological secrets.
Charges apply. Spaces are limited, so booking is required. Please call +44 (0)191 334 5694 to reserve a place.
Little Dragons
Oriental Museum
Little Dragons Club is the Oriental Museum’s group for under 5s, their parents and carers. Come along every Wednesday between 10am – 11am for fun crafts, messy play, object handling, stories and role playing.
Charges apply. No booking is necessary, just drop in.
WATCH
Botanic Garden
WATCH is a wildlife and environmental club for youngsters and their families. Activities are aimed at children from 5 years and upwards. The group meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month (excluding August) from 10am – 12noon.
Charges apply. Spaces are limited, so booking is required. Please call +44 (0)191 334 5522 to reserve a place.
CLUBS
PLEASE NOTE
• Events are drop-in and there is no need to pre-book activities, unless otherwise stated
• Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult
• Activities are generally suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years
• Participation in all activities is included in the usual admission price, unless otherwise stated
Thurs 10 April 11am - 4.30pm
INGRID SYLVESTRE’S FAMILY STORYTELLING DAYPopular North East artist-author Ingrid Sylvestre will be telling her fabulously illustrated stories featuring the intergalactically famous giraffe family, the Neckmanns.
Stories will start on the hour every hour, with related activities and songs in between.
Botanic Garden
Sat 5 April 2pm - 4pm
EGGS-TRAVAGANZADecorate one of our special eggs to take home and entice the Easter bunny to stop!
Botanic Garden
Sat 5 April 1pm - 3pm
LOVELY LEATHER People have been working leather for thousands of years. Explore how leather is produced and make a pair of simple shoes to wear with pride.
Oriental Museum
Wed 9 April 1pm - 3pm
FANTASTIC FLOWERSCelebrate the Japanese cherry blossom season by making your own cherry blossom tree.
Oriental Museum
APRIL
Sat 5 April - Sun 6 April1pm - 3pm
JUNK-BOTSA recycling challenge! Use junk material to create your very own junk-bot.
Palace Green Library
Fri 11 April 1pm - 3pm
TREMENDOUS TILESPaint your own Middle Eastern-inspired tile.
Oriental Museum
Sat 12 April 1pm - 3pm
LET’S GET ARTYExplore the Oriental Museum’s new exhibition ‘Traces and Revelations’ and create your own artwork using lots of fun materials.
Oriental Museum
Sat 12 April - Sun 13 April1pm - 3pm
ROBOT PUPPETSWith a choice of characters and designs, what puppet will you be taking home tonight?
Palace Green Library
Sat 12 April - Sun 13 April 10.30am - 4pm
DURHAM AND THE EASTFamily activities to celebrate International World Heritage Day. Immerse yourselves in arts and crafts activities from the East, make lantern slides, Chinese lions and learn about spices, silks and swords. In addition, enjoy talks and demonstrations about the historic links between Durham and the East, and tour Durham’s beautiful World Heritage Site.
All activities are free of charge. For more information please visit www.durhamwhs.com or call +44 (0)191 334 3805.
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Thurs 10 April - Mon 14 April 11am - 4pm
HANDS ON STONEMASONRYLearn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.
Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.
Durham Castle
Sat 26 April - Sun 27 April1pm - 3pm
STAR-BOTSThe exhibition is full of amazing characters but which will be your favourite? We take some of the most popular and give you the chance to make your own mini-version to take home.
Palace Green Library
Wed 16 April 1pm - 3pm
CHINESE CRAFTSHave a go at printing Chinese symbols, and try your hand at Chinese paper cut.
Oriental Museum
Sat 19 April 1pm - 3pm
MARVELLOUS MESOPOTAMIAExplore the civilisation of Mesopotamia and craft an ancient archaeological find.
Oriental Museum
Sun 20 April - Mon 21 April10am - 4pm
11TH ANNUAL EASTER CHICK HUNTA family fun event around the Botanic Garden organised by our ‘Friends of the Garden’. Easter Chicks are believed to be hiding in the Garden. Come along and see how many you can spot on Easter Sunday and Monday, anytime between 10am and 4pm.
We recommend visitors use the kiosk entrance and park at the park and ride.
Botanic Garden
Fri 18 April - Sat 19 April 10am – 4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKENDSilversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
Botanic Garden
Sat 26 April1pm - 3pm
MAGNIFICENT MUMMIES Find out about ancient Egyptian mummies, make your own and start the process of mummifying a banana to finish at home.
Oriental Museum
Sat 3 May - Sun 4 May1pm - 3pm
MEDIEVAL PRINTINGBy making your own printable images, print onto paper to recreate your own medieval printed book inspired by our exhibition.
Palace Green Library
Sat 3 May - Mon 5 May10am - 4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKENDSilversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Sat 17 May 1pm - 3pm
SUPER SOAP CARVINGExplore the Oriental Museum’s collections and carve your own masterpiece from soap.
Sat 10 May 2pm - 4pm
MAY DAY MADNESSMake a flower garland to celebrate May Day.
Botanic Garden
Sun 11 May 10am - 4pm
FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN PLANT SALEA wide selection of plants and seeds will be available for purchase. There will also be Cacti and succulents for sale from the Teesside branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Sat 10 May 1pm - 3pm
CRAZY COOKIESMake your own edible fortune cookies and write special fortunes for your friends and family.
Sat 10 May - Sun 11 May1pm - 3pm
ENGRAVED BOOK COVERSBe inspired by beautiful Anglo-Saxon front covers and make your own engraved book cover to take home and treasure forever.
Palace Green Library
Sat 3 May1pm - 3pm
SCARY SNAKESTake inspiration from two fascinating objects in the Japanese Gallery and create a moving snake or crab.
Oriental MuseumMAY
Botanic Garden
Sat 24 May - Mon 26 May 10am - 4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKENDSilversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
Palace Green Library
Sat 24 May - Sun 25 May 1pm - 3pm
SAMURAI WARRIOR WAYSLearn about Japanese Samurai warriors and make a helmet using the art of origami.
Sat 24 May - Wed 28 May 11am - 4pm
HANDS ON STONEMASONRYLearn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.
Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.
Durham Castle
Sat 17 May - Sun 18 May 10am - 4pm
GREEN WOODWORKING EVENTLocal green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be in the Garden. He will be demonstrating, and giving people a chance to try, a pole lathe and shave a horse.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Sat 24 May 1pm - 3pm
SUPER SOCKSCheck out our fun Korean socks and create your own pair of K-pop inspired socks featuring your favourite cartoon or gaming character.
Sat 17 May - Sun 18 May1pm - 3pm
JAPANESE JARSCreate a design for your own Japanese Cloisonné style vase using recycled glass jars.
Palace Green Library
Sat 17 May 6pm - 8pm
MUSEUMS AT NIGHTExperience the buildings of the World Heritage Site brought to life by its stories, and meet some of its most interesting characters from the past.
Palace Green
Wed 28 May1pm - 3pm
MARVELLOUS MUSICTo tie-in with the Oriental Museum hosting the East Asian Music Festival, visit us to make your own Asian musical instrument.
Oriental Museum
Fri 30 May1pm - 3pm
CHILDREN’S DAYLearn about Children’s Day in Japan, and make a carp kite or a Samurai helmet.
Oriental Museum
Sat 31 May1pm - 3pm
MOSAIC MANIAFind out about mosaics in the ancient world and create your own unique design from glass tiles to take home.
Oriental Museum
Sat 31 May - Sun 1 June1pm - 3pm
FIGHTING KITESKites were used for signalling by Japanese warriors. Come along and design your own!
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Sat 7 June 1pm - 3pm
SHADOW PUPPET PERFECTIONExplore the wonderful world of Chinese shadow puppets, create your own shadow puppet and tell some stories in our theatre.
Sun 2 Feb
11am - 3pm
Sat 7 June - Sun 8 June 1pm - 3pm
FABULOUS FANSFans were very fashionable in Japan. Make your own to keep you cool this summer.
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Sat 14 June 1pm - 3pm
POTATO PATTERNSBeautiful patterns are everywhere in the Oriental Museum. Find out how they were made, what they mean, and try your hand at potato printing your own pattern.
Botanic Garden
Sat 14 June 2pm - 4pm
FANTASTIC FATHERSCreate a special gift for Father’s Day inspired by the Garden.
Botanic Garden
Sat 14 June - Sun 15 June 10am - 4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKENDSilversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
JUNE
Palace Green Library
Sat 14 June - Sun 15 June 1pm - 3pm
IKEBANA FOR BEGINNERSMake your own flowers and stems to create your own ikebana arrangement.
Oriental Museum
Sat 21 June 1pm - 3pm
POWERFUL PYRAMIDSThe ancient Egyptians were experts at building pyramids. Test your engineering skills by building a pyramid from sugar lumps.
JULY
Palace Green Library
Sat 21 June - Sun 22 June 1pm - 3pm
BEAUTIFUL SCREENSThe Japanese use screens as walls. Have a go at creating your own. Where will you use it?
Sat 28 June - Sun 29 June 1pm - 3pm
FLYING FISHCarp fish are symbols of perseverance and strength. Come along to make your own carp banner.
Palace Green Library
Sat 28 June1pm - 3pm
THE SPICE OF LIFEGo on a fantastic journey of smell and taste along the Silk Road by exploring the spices from China and India. Then create your own ancient map of this famous trade route.
Oriental Museum
Sat 5 July
1pm - 3pm
FABULOUS FOSSILSExplore the fascinating world of dinosaurs and make a fossil to take home.
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Sat 5 July - Sun 6 July 10am - 4pm
ANNUAL GARDEN PARTYCome along to this fun packed weekend and enjoy a selection of family activities.
Oriental Museum
Sat 19 July 1pm - 4pm
FESTIVAL OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY Join us for this special event where children can learn and use a range of practical skills including excavating, archaeological drawing, cleaning and sorting finds. Be prepared to get muddy!
Please wear old clothes and stout footwear. Activities are free of charge. Spaces are limited, so booking is required. Please call +44 (0)191 334 5691 to book.
Sat 12 July - Sun 13 July1pm - 3pm
MARVELLOUS MANGAJapan is famous for its cartoons and animated art. This is your chance to create your own cartoon character.
Palace Green Library
Sat 19 July - Sun 20 July1pm - 3pm
TANABATA TREECelebrate the Japanese star festival by making decorations to hang on a tree.
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Sat 19 July - Sun 20 July 10am - 4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKENDSilversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
Sat 12 July1pm - 3pm
VASE PAINTING The Oriental Museum has one of the best collections of Chinese ceramics in the UK. Explore our displays and paint your own ceramic vase to take home.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Sat 5 July - Sun 6 July 1pm - 3pm
KIMONO CRAFTJapanese kimonos are worn by men and women. Design your own and make a mini-paper doll.
Botanic Garden
Sun 20 July 10am - 4pm
MG CAR DISPLAYDurham MG Owners’ Club showcase their cars at the Garden.
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the park and ride.
Wed 23 July1pm - 3pm
DRESS LIKE A PHARAOHMake your own headdress and collar.
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Thurs 24 July 10am - 4pm
JAY’S ANIMAL ENCOUNTERSThe zoo comes to the Botanic Garden. From cute and cuddly to smooth and scaly, meet the incredible range of friendly animals visiting the Garden for the day.
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Sat 26 July1pm - 3pm
DELIGHTFUL DARUMA DOLLSLearn all about Japanese good-luck Daruma dolls, then design and paint your own.
Oriental Museum
Fri 25 July1pm - 3pm
WONDERFUL WEDDINGSFind out how weddings are celebrated across Asia, and decorate your own pair of Korean wedding ducks.
Oriental Museum
Fri 25 July - Mon 28 July 11am - 4pm
HANDS ON STONEMASONRYLearn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.
Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.
Durham Castle
AUG
Sat 26 July - Sun 27 July1pm - 3pm
CROWNING GLORYCelebrate the opening of our new gallery by decorating a crown.
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Wed 30 July 1pm - 3pm
CELEBRATE EIDLearn about how Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan, and make a stained glass decoration.
Oriental Museum
Fri 1 Aug 1pm - 3pm
CHERISHED CATS Cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt. Learn about the importance of cats to the Egyptians and make your own mummified cat.
Sat 2 Aug1pm - 3pm
HAPPY HATS Come along and explore hats from around the world, and make your own fantastic creation to wear.
Oriental Museum
Fri 1 Aug - Sun 3 Aug 11am - 4pm
HANDS ON STONEMASONRYLearn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.
Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.
Durham Castle
Botanic Garden
Thurs 31 July 10am - 4pm
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNICPopular children’s event with special activities. Enter your bear into the most loved teddy competition, enjoy a bear story and create some bear-y good artwork on this special day.
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Botanic Garden
Sat 26 July 11am - 4pm
ADAM BUSHNELL’S FAMILY STORYTELLING DAYAdam is an established children’s author and storyteller, having published ten books on a range of fantastical subjects. He is passionate about inspiring children to write creatively, and will be sharing some of his stories in the Botanic Garden at this fascinating family storytelling event.
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Botanic Garden
Thurs 7 Aug 10am - 4pm
MARKO’S CIRCUS WORKSHOPLearn circus tricks, including how to juggle and spin plates, at this fun workshop.
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Sat 2 Aug - Sun 3 Aug1pm - 3pm
CARDBOARD CASTLESThe Normans built Durham Castle nearly 1,000 years ago. Make your own cardboard version. Will it last as long?
Palace Green Library
Wed 6 Aug1pm - 3pm
FABULOUS FLAGSExplore flags from across Asia and create your own by collaging with fun materials, hoist it to a flag pole and fly it with pride.
Oriental Museum
Fri 8 Aug1pm - 3pm
RADIANT RANGOLIFind out about the Indian tradition of Rangoli, and make your own.
Oriental Museum
Sat 9 Aug 1pm - 3pm
PAPER MAKINGPaper was invented in China. Find out how and try your hand at paper making and marbling.
Oriental Museum
Fri 8 Aug - Sun 10 Aug 11am - 4pm
HANDS ON STONEMASONRYLearn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.
Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.
Durham Castle
Sat 9 Aug - Sun 10 Aug1pm - 3pm
STUNNING STAINED GLASSMany buildings on the World Heritage Site have beautiful stained glass windows. Come along to make your own version.
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Sat 9 Aug 2pm - 4pm
MARVELLOUS MINI BEASTSGo on a hunt for bugs and creepy crawlies and make your own butterfly.
Botanic Garden
Thurs 14 Aug 10am - 4pm
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNICPopular children’s event with special activities. Enter your bear into the most loved teddy competition, enjoy a bear story and create some bear-y good artwork on this special day.
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Oriental Museum
Wed 13 Aug 1pm - 3pm
SPECIAL SCROLLSLearn about Korean writing and decorate a scroll with calligraphy.
Oriental Museum
Wed 20 Aug 1pm - 3pm
GLORIOUS GARDENSGet creative and make a miniature Japanese Zen garden.
Sat 16 Aug - Sun 17 Aug 1pm - 3pm
ANGLO-SAXON JEWELLERYUse our special badges to create your own Anglo-Saxon decorated clasp.
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Thurs 21 Aug 10am - 4pm
JAY’S ANIMAL ENCOUNTERSThe zoo comes to the Botanic Garden. From cute and cuddly to smooth and scaly, meet the incredible range of friendly animals visiting the Garden for the day.
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Oriental Museum
Fri 15 Aug 1pm - 3pm
ASTOUNDING ARMIESLearn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior out of clay.
Oriental Museum
Sat 16 Aug 1pm - 3pm
BEASTLY BUGSMuseums try to protect their collections from insect attack. Find out what these beastly bugs are eating and create your own mini monster to take home.
Fri 22 Aug 1pm - 3pm
GREAT GODSMake an Egyptian Bes jar out of clay.
Oriental Museum
Sat 23 Aug - Sun 24 Aug1pm - 3pm
PEOPLE OF THE PASTWho lived in Durham in the past? Make your own puppet version to take home.
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Sat 23 Aug - Mon 25 Aug 10am - 4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKENDSilversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
Sat 23 Aug 1pm - 3pm
GORGEOUS GANESHAFind out about this special Hindu god and create a bejewelled statue.
Oriental Museum
Fri 29 Aug 1pm - 3pm
LUCKY CATSLucky cats are everywhere in Japan. Now you can make your own to display at home.
Oriental Museum
Wed 27 Aug1pm - 3pm
DAZZLING DRAGON ROBESLearn about the five clawed dragon robes, exclusively for the Emperor, and decorate a Chinese robe to take home.
Oriental Museum
Sat 13 Sept - Sun 14 Sept
1pm - 3pm
VIKING LONG BOATSCreate terror in Durham by making your own Viking longboat!
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Sat 13 Sept 2pm - 4pm
LEAF ARTCollect some leaves to make leaf print pictures and celebrate the start of autumn.
Botanic Garden
Sun 7 Sept 10am - 4pm
NATIONAL ORCHID SHOWThe 4th National Orchid Show will be held at Josephine Butler College, next to Durham University Botanic Garden. There will be displays from orchid societies and the chance to buy orchids from a variety of specialist growers. As usual, visitors are welcome to bring any of their own plants along to the show if they would like advice about them. There will also be talks by guest speakers and plenty of opportunity to ask for cultural guidance. Organised by Darlington and District Orchid Society and with the support of the University, the show is becoming a very popular and enjoyable event.
Entry to the National Orchid Show is free. Parking is available at the Park and Ride. Standard admission charges apply for the Botanic Garden.
Sat 30 Aug - Sun 31 Aug1pm - 3pm
JAPANESE ARTCelebrate the end of our V&A summer exhibition by creating a piece of Japanese-inspired artwork.
Palace Green Library
Sat 30 Aug1pm - 3pm
MARVELLOUS MESOPOTAMIA Explore the civilisation of Mesopotamia and craft an ancient archaeological find.
Oriental Museum
SEPT
Sat 6 Sept - Sun 7 Sept1pm - 3pm
ANGLO-SAXON TILESAnglo-Saxon churches were very well decorated with expensive tiles. When joined together they could make all sorts of patterns, so why not have a go at designing one for yourself with our shiny tiles and special pens.
Palace Green Library
Sat 6 Sept1pm - 3pm
MUSICAL MAGICThe Oriental Museum has several musical instruments on display. Come along and discover how they were made, the sounds they make and then create your own unique instrument to take home.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Sat 27 Sept 1pm - 3pm
AMAZING AMULETSFind out why the ancient Egyptians wore amulets and create a beautiful clay amulet to wear.
Botanic Garden
Sat 27 Sept - Sun 28 Sept 10am - 4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKENDSilversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden. Les takes much of his inspiration from the history of Durham, in particular St Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Viv works with traditional paper crafts such as embossing, quilling, parchment work and many more techniques.
Sat 20 Sept - Sun 21 Sept
1pm - 3pm
LUCET WEAVING Try your hand at weaving – Anglo-Saxon style! Using a small wooden ‘lucet’ you will be able to create a woollen braid that can be added to clothing or used as jewellery. Take away what you make and amaze your friends with your historical crafting!
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Sat 20 Sept 1pm - 3pm
WATER, WATER EVERYWHEREWater is vital for human life. Find out how water and water animals are celebrated in China, ancient Egypt and India and create your own watery creature.
Sat 27 Sept - Sun 28 Sept1pm - 3pm
MAKE YOUR OWN ROMAN AMPHITHEATREFind out about the Romans in Durham and create your own mini-amphitheatre.
Palace Green Library
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY EXHIBITIONS
THE SEVEN TREASURES: JAPANESE ENAMELS FROM THE V&A
17 May - 31 Aug
Cloisonné is a form of enamelling, the Japanese term for which directly translates as Seven Treasures. The craft underwent a renaissance in the middle of the 19th century, and quickly became one of Japan’s most successful exports. The Japanese enamels on display in this exhibition are from the V&A and will be shown with objects from Durham University’s Heritage Collections. The exhibition has been organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, with generous support from Edwin Davies, CBE.
OFF THE WALL: THE ART OF THE JAPANESE MOVIE POSTER
17 May - 31 Aug
The Japanese film industry entered a Golden Age from the 1950s onwards. Classic films were promoted by a new genre of art - the Japanese movie poster. These posters have become collectors’ items the world over. This exhibition displays the collection of Japanese movie posters from Durham University’s Oriental Museum.
LIVING ON THE HILLS: 10,000 YEARS OF DURHAM
Opens 26 July
This new family-friendly gallery will use archaeological treasures, artworks and documents to celebrate the story of this historic county and its people. It will feature objects and stories from the collections of Durham University and museums in the region.
DIVING INTO DURHAM: HIDDEN HISTORY UNDER ELVET BRIDGE
Opens 7 June
Fascinating archaeological discoveries from the banks and beds of the River Wear.
BOOKS FOR BOYS: Heroism, adventure and empire at the dawn of the First World War.
Arrives 27 Sept
THUS I AM ENRICHED: Book binding from the middle ages to the modern day.
Arrives 4 Oct
Durham Castle
Thurs 11 Sept & Sun 14 Sept
DURHAM CASTLEDurham Castle will be offering free tours on Thursday. In addition, on Sunday the Castle will be open for visitors to explore of their own accord, with free admission and staff on hand to answer questions and offer wisdom.
Please book Thursday’s tours through Palace Green Library, by calling +44 (0)191 334 2932. There is no need to book for Sunday’s event.
Heritage Open Days are England’s largest voluntary cultural event, celebrating the country’s fantastic places, history and culture. Across the country museums, attractions and historic venues open up their doors for a weekend of free admission and special events.
Durham University Visitor Attractions are again participating in Heritage Open Days, celebrating the unique architecture and extensive history of the beautiful city of Durham. Some of our attractions will be offering free admission, whilst others will be running a range of activities for children and adults.
Oriental Museum
Sat 13 Sept & Sun 14 Sept
ORIENTAL MUSEUMThe Oriental Museum will be offering free entry all weekend. On Saturday, from 1pm – 3pm, there will be a children’s craft activity based around our fantastic collection of ancient Chinese bronzes and swords. In addition, talks by one of the museum’s curators, entitled “Curator’s Choice: the top-10 objects on display in the museum”, will be taking place at 2.30pm and 3.30pm both days.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Sat 13 Sept & Sun 14 Sept
PALACE GREEN LIBRARYPalace Green Library, located on Durham’s beautiful World Heritage Site, will be recognising Heritage Open Days. Free admission will be offered on Saturday and Sunday.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Palace Green Library
Heritage Open Days
Ushaw College
Sat 13 Sept & Sun 14 Sept
USHAW COLLEGEUshaw College, founded in 1808 but with a history dating back to the English College at Douai founded in 1568, trained priests for the Catholic Church in England and Wales until the closure of the Seminary in 2011. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to tour this unique building, including the historic Victorian Gothic Chapel, Refectory and College Library, and to find out more about this hidden Durham gem.
Spaces are limited, so pre-booking is required. To book please visit www.durham.ac.uk/conference.booking or call +44 (0)191 334 2883.
Palatine Centre, Durham Business School and Colleges
Fri 12 Sept - Sun 14 Sept
DURHAM UNIVERSITY ART TOURSTo celebrate Heritage Open Days, Durham University will be offering free guided tours of the art collections housed amongst its central buildings and colleges. These tours will offer a fascinating insight into art and culture in Durham.
Spaces are limited, so pre-booking is required. To book please visit www.durham.ac.uk/conference.booking or call +44 (0)191 334 2883.
Heritage Open Days
For more information on Heritage Open Day activities please visit: www.durham.ac.uk/whatson
WORLD HERTIAGE SITE VISITOR CENTREThe World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, on Owengate Palace Green, enhances the experience of visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle. The Visitor Centre provides visitors with an overview of what a World Heritage Site is, what makes Durham significant, and what there is to see and do on the peninsula.
The Visitor Centre also provides a central point of information about places to visit on the World Heritage Site including the Castle and the Cathedral with its Claustral Buildings housing the Treasures of St Cuthbert. The Centre also complements the work of Durham University Palace Green Library on the opposite side of the green.
Like the rest of the World Heritage Site, the Visitor Centre provides interactive experiences for visitors including exhibitions, performances and hands-on family activities.
The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre can be contacted on [email protected] or on +44 (0)191 334 3805.
For more information on the Durham World Heritage Site visit: www.durhamworldheritagesite.com
DURHAM CASTLE GUIDED TOURSDiscover the significance of Durham Castle through a guided tour and find out what it is that earned Durham its place on the World Heritage list.
Tours during University Terms Tours are normally available every afternoon of the week at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. For full details of term dates visit www.durham.ac.uk/dates
Tours during University Vacations Tours are normally available every morning of the week at 10am, 11am and 12noon, and in the afternoons when there are no events at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
For daily information on guided tour times, please contact Palace Green Library on +44 (0)191 334 2932 or the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre on +44 (0)191 334 3805.
DURHAM WORLD HERITAGE
SITE
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDYThe IAS offers an extensive and thought-provoking programme of public lectures and seminars covering a myriad of topics, all tackling themes of public interest. Talks are free and open to all. Please visit our website for more information and lecture listings:
www.durham.ac.uk/ias
Institute of Advanced Study
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2589Email: [email protected]
DURHAM STUDENT THEATREWith an exciting variety of cutting edge drama, epic musicals, hilarious sketch comedy and intimate productions, DST brings the best of British and International theatre to Durham. Please visit our website for more information and performance listings:
www.durham.ac.uk/DST
Durham Student Theatre
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1419 Email: [email protected]
MUSICONMusicon is the University’s Public Concert Series. Administered by the Department of Music, Musicon promotes twelve concerts throughout the year, as well as a regular lunchtime concert series. Please visit our website for more information and performance listings:
www.durham.ac.uk/musicon.concerts
Musicon
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 3156
Durham University has a wealth of other attractions, offering a range of events, musicals, concerts, lectures and workshops for all ages.
For the full listing visit www.durham.ac.uk/whatson or visit the individual sites below.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
ORIENTAL MUSEUM Elvet Hill, Durham DH1 3TH
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5694 Email: [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum
Opening times: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm Weekends & Bank Holidays: 12noon-5pm
Admission: Adults: £1.50, Child (5-16) & 60+: £0.75, Family (2+3): £3.50, Students & U5s: FREE
Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café, shop and limited free parking.
BOTANIC GARDEN Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN
Tel:+44 (0)191 334 5518 Email: [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/botanic.garden
Opening times: March – Oct, 10am-5pm. Nov – Feb, 10am-4pm.
Admission: Adults: £4, Child (5-16): £1.50, 60+, Wheelchair Users and Reg. Disabled: £3, Students & U5s: FREE.
Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café, shop and free parking.
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY: EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2932 Email: [email protected] www.durham.ac.uk/palace.green
Opening times: Tues – Fri: 10am-4.45pm. Weekends: 12noon-4.45pm
Palace Green Library exhibitions will be closed during exhibition change over. See website for details of programme.
Admission: For exhibition admission charges please visit website.
Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café and shop.
DURHAM CASTLE Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2932 Email: [email protected]
Guided tours: Adult £5, Concessions (60+, students,U16s) £3.50, Family day ticket (2+2) £12, Group rates (10+) Adults £4.50, Child / Senior citizen £3.
Additional information: Limited wheelchair access, please speak to staff for specific details.
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
VENUES
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Botanic Garden
Durham Castle
Oriental Museum
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Palace Green Library
Cosin’s Hall IAS Building
Assembly Rooms - Durham Student Theatre
Footpaths
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