📣A £500,000 grant has been awarded by the Arts Council England to support the reopening of the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum and Art Gallery. It will have a beautifully designed gallery showcasing objects from the DLI collection. lnk.bio/s/TCCdli #DurhamCultureCounty

Great to hear that Arts Council England have awarded £500k towards the re-opening of the former DLI Museum and Art Gallery, which will host internationally significant exhibitions and feature a dedicated DLI collection gallery.

Read more: lnk.bio/s/dcc_DLI #DurhamCultureCounty

Join the Durham Art Collective for 12-18 year olds. A free monthly art session between June and November! Email Emily at [email protected] to book a place.

👟 Get your running shoes on!

🏰Against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle join in The Raby Races with Teesdale Athletics Club. Choose from a 2.5k, 5k or 10k race.

📌12 May

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#DurhamCultureCounty #RabyCastle

There's so many incredible shows to see at the Durham Fringe Festival !

🤩Get your tickets!

lnk.bio/s/TCCdfringe

#DurhamCultureCounty #durhamfringefestival

⏩ Artist Mat Collishaw discusses 'Eidolon' at an exclusive after-hours event! He will talk to Elizabeth Oldfield, host of The Sacred podcast about the Faith Museum's first contemporary installation.
📌When? 7 May lnk.bio/s/Collishaw #DurhamCultureCounty The Auckland Project

✨Tickets are on sale for Space by luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral !

Go on a sensational exploration through outer-space as spectacular projections appear on the cathedral's centuries-old architecture.

▶️9 - 13 October lnk.bio/s/luxmuralis #DurhamCultureCounty #luxmuralis

📣To mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike, the #MiningArtGallery presents: The Last Cage Down. Coalfield artists record an industry and way of life before it was lost.⏩3 May - 6 October lnk.bio/s/lastcagedown #DurhamCultureCounty The Auckland Project

Young people in Weardale, join the brilliant Citizen Songwriters this Saturday the 4th May to write a song for County Durham. Open to all 10-15 year olds, no experience needed 😀

Citizen Songwriters are very excited to be teaming up with The Story Durham to create a Song for County Durham!

We are hosting 3 free workshops around the county and warmly invite families and young people to attend at:
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More info:
thestorydurham.org

It's #HarryPotter Day ! ⚯ ⚡ ❾¾ The Culture County has a strong connection to #HarryPotter .
⭐ Durham Cathedral was transformed into #Hogwarts for some of the films!

Watch this video to find out more! 📌lnk.bio/s/TCChpotter

#DurhamCultureCounty #DurhamOnScreen #potterfan

🌳🌸The theme this month is Outdoor Events !
Coming up:
▶️The Great British Dog Walk at Raby Castle
▶️Durham City in Blossom 2024 at Crook Hall Gardens NT Durham
▶️Kynren 11Arches
and much more!

📌lnk.bio/s/TCCoutdoor #DurhamCultureCounty #outdoorevents #outdoors

Celebrate 10 years of 'Eleven-O-One' 🎉

Join local sculptor Ray Londsdale at Seaham Library tomorrow 1 May to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tommy standing proud on Seaham sea front.

Ray will talk about his life, work & latest projects. Find out more: lnk.bio/s/Tommy10

Happy 🕺 #InternationalDanceDay ! 💃Upcoming performances Gala Durham :
🔸Best Foot Forward - 12 May
Performed by dancers with a learning disability
🔸The Sleeping Beauty - 14-15 June
Adaptation by Durham University Ballet Company
lnk.bio/s/TCCwhatson #DurhamCultureCounty

📣 This month we've been showcasing foodie events.
☀️🍦Experience the Seaham Food Festival this summer! Treat yourself to sublime desserts, try delectable street food and quench your thirst with a refreshing drink.
➡️3-4 August lnk.bio/s/TCCfood #DurhamCultureCounty #Seaham

🤩A great way to spend your Friday in The Culture County!

Discover more food events here: lnk.bio/s/TCCfood

#DurhamCultureCounty

⭐️The Culture County is no stranger to the big screen!

Check out which films used Durham as a location:
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#DurhamCultureCounty #DurhamOnScreen

📣 🍰 🌯 #chesterleeats will be bursting with even more sensational flavours this year! Along with a fabulous 80s theme, there will be exceptional street food from around the world . 📌When? 5-6 October ▶️lnk.bio/s/TCCceats #DurhamCultureCounty Seat Unique Riverside

📣🎭Panto fun is coming to the #DurhamCultureCounty ! Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy will join the #pantomime cast of Cinderella at #empireconsett . Known for his role as Curly Watts in the ITV soap, he will play His Royal Highness, King Curlington. lnk.bio/s/TCCpanto

Join the magic behind the scenes! Durham Fringe Festival is calling for passionate volunteers to help make this year's event unforgettable.

Discover more about the role and sign up as a volunteer by clicking the link below: durhamfringe.co.uk/volunteer/