The Durham
Sadie Pearson
A home for theatre in Durham, showcasing many talents such as those of the Durham Dramatic Society at greatly affordable prices.
What's on near The Durham
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Harry Griffin: My name is Harry, these are my pictures and they are nice at NGCA
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art presents the first gallery exhibition of British photographer Harry Griffin.
free entry
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The Skin We Live In: Portraits from the NGCA Collection at NGCA
NGCA’s group show presents contemporary portraiture with a focus on the human condition and collective experience.
free entry
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Hannah Perry: Manual Labour at Baltic
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
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Play Interact Explore at BALTIC
‘Play Interact Explore’ at BALTIC creates a space for joyful exploration, filled with possibility and freedom for everyone to enjoy.
free entry
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Mani Kambo: Ax·is Mun·di at Baltic
Ceremony, religion and symbolism are the focus of the Baltic’s new exhibition from Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo.
free entry
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Sketch and Stroll: guided art tour at Abbot Hall
Experience the art of Abbot Hall in a hands on and creative way with their monthly Sketch and Stroll tours.
from £0.00
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Lawson Oyekan at Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House
Lawson Oyekan’s solo exhibition presents the artist’s monolithic, ceramic forms that comment on place, heritage and belonging.
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Keswick Film Festival
Keswick Film Festival marks 25 years with a programme featuring some of the best of contemporary independent cinema, alongside select classics, and work from some choice Cumbrian talent.
from £5.00Where to go near The Durham
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Bookwyrm
This LGBTQ+ bookshop, nestled in the heart of Durham’s city centre, is more than a business but rather is a community hub.
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Gavin Shelley Jewellery
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.
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The People’s Bookshop
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.
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Vennels Café
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.
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The Mugwump
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.
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The Cellar Door
The Cellar Door is a premium restaurant built into an old 13th century baker shop enjoying wonderful, wooded views over the River Wear.
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Nadon Thai
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.
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Gala Theatre & Cinema
Gala Theatre is known for hosting some of the biggest names in comedy, leading theatre companies and inspiring bands and musicians.
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Durham Castle
Durham Castle, initially constructed following the Norman Invasion, now offers guided tours around its historic site, which is also student accommodation.
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Museum of Archaeology
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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