Durham World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Come and explore some of the greatest medieval architecture in Europe. For Visitor Centre information:

[Durham University Things To Do @DUThingsToDo]

Coming soon to Palace Green Library...the students are currently very busy with installation of the exhibition in time for the opening next week.

@ThisisDurham @durhampointers @DurhamWHS
#dumuseumofarcheology #durhamtheuntoldstories #lovedurham

[Durham Archaeology @ArcDurham]

We are delighted to be helping to host forthcoming conference The Archaeology of Waterways (Nov 16/17 '24) organised by @NautArchSoc!

The #CallForPapers is now open and we welcome contributions on the #archaeology of estuaries, rivers, lakes and canals: https://t.co/T4Ng4POZw9

[Durham Archaeology @ArcDurham]

📣 #HiringNow a Career Development Fellow in Museums and Heritage! 📣

We offer exciting opportunities to develop internationally excellent teaching and research AND tailored support for career progression!

Closes 27 May '24!

More info and apply 👉: https://t.co/4RVUndyDmU

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

To celebrate the upcoming Harry Potter Day, we're displaying the inkwell (from our collections!) that was used in the first two Harry Potter films ⚡️

See the carvings upclose in the Chapter House on Thursday 2 May, 10am - 4pm ✒️

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

Blossom views of the cathedral 🌸

Have you taken any photos of blossoms in your local area this year?

We'd love to see 👇

📷 laurathompson_photography on Instagram

#BlossomWatch

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

🌏 Happy #EarthDay 🌏

Here at Durham Cathedral, it’s part of our mission to care for the planet we live on.

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

@ThisisDurham @durhamcathedral @DUThingsToDo @universitycollege @UNESCOUK @ICOMOSUK @DurhamCouncil @durhamcastle #WorldHeritageDay #lovedurham #SustainableLiving #traintravel

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

It’s the International day for Monuments and Sites, AKA #WorldHeritageDay 🎉
Planning a visit? Take the train!
We’re excited to be included in a new @WorldHeritageUK map produced by Tyne Valley Rail Partnership and Hadrian’s Wall’s Youth Ambassadors.
https://t.co/wJriKYX7SL

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

📷On the eve of International World Heritage day take a few minutes to enjoy our new Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site Film, available on our website!
https://t.co/hpAwlPN41U
#WorldHeritageDay

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

Tomorrow is World Heritage Day and there is plenty to get involved in, from child-friendly quickfire tours at the cathedral to watching live battle re-enactments at Durham Castle, come along and explore Durham's World Heritage Site 🏰

📅 Wed 10 April
➡️ https://t.co/BJZa5OuWyx

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

We're celebrating World Heritage tomorrow here on Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site, see you there!

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

Durham Castle & Cathedral World Heritage Day Celebrations 2024🎉
Join us on April 10th to celebrate all things World Heritage!
Including:
🥐brunch in the castle
🕊️making a peace dove in the Cathedral,
😃family activities, guided tours, and much more!
👉https://t.co/s0mTM3dD2o

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

No long to go now!
Join us next week for our World Heritage day celebrations!

[Durham Culture County @CultureCounty]

🎉#WorldHeritageDay Celebrations come to The Culture County! 🎉 @DurhamWHS ! 📌10 April
🍳Eat a delicious brunch
🏰Do a tour of Durham Castle
⚔️️Watch Vanguard Norman soldiers battle in the courtyard
and more!
https://t.co/DchFWUwUAL

#DurhamCultureCounty #DurhamWorldHeritage

[Durham University Things To Do @DUThingsToDo]

Celebrate World Heritage Day this Spring by joining us for a special brunch and tour event at Durham Castle, Wednesday 10th April.

Tickets can be pre-booked at the link below, and are priced at £15.00 each:

https://t.co/Kf1haPU9zm

@ThisisDurham @DurhamWHS @durhampointers

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

Here's a date to note in your diary!

[AASDN @ArchandArch]

We are delighted to announce that we are an official partner of the @NautArchSoc's Annual Conference 'Archaeology of Waterways' to be held 15th - 18th Nov 2024 at The Learning Centre @durham_uni.

A call for papers will open in late April.

More info: https://t.co/fsi6wmhmVT

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

Did you know the Sanctuary ring was never a knocker?

There's no evidence that there was a knocking plate attached. A monk in a small room above the North Door would ring a bell that declared sanctuary when he saw someone grasping the ring

#FactFriday

📷 Stephen Moore

[Durham University Things To Do @DUThingsToDo]

📢Due to essential works, there will be restricted access to the following areas of Palace Green Library on weekdays throughout April/May:
👉 Barker Research Library
👉 Penned and Printed exhibition
👉 Some areas of our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
👉 Baby change facilities

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

Experience Holy Week through the medium of music tonight as Durham Cathedral Choir and Royal Northern Sinfonia joins forces to perform Bach's St John Passion

⏰ 7pm

Book tickets here ➡️ https://t.co/m9Y3WCmRwa

[Durham World Heritage Site @DurhamWHS]

🥐Brunch and a tour of Durham Castle?
😃What a great way to start the day here on the World Heritage Site!
🎟️Available as part of our World Heritage day celebrations on the 10th April, find out more & book your space: https://t.co/9uTogDxwKv
#lovedurham #worldheritageday #brunch

[DCathFriends @DCathFriends]

Find out more about the #history of the Galilee Chapel from Dr David Hunt on Monday 22nd April in the Friends Lecture Series.

Free to Friends members, £5 non-members.

Tickets from https://t.co/dqCH54MYVq or email [email protected].

#Durham #DurhamCathedral #Talk

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

Join us this Holy Week for services, with prayers, choral music and readings, as we commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ