Durham 2025, No Ordinary County. – UK City of Culture Bid

Durham 2025

UK City of Culture Bid

We are through to the next stage! Durham is now one of just four locations shortlisted to be UK City of Culture 2025.

Durham 2025 will put in place the foundations for a remarkable future. It will spark belief across our county and our communities. By illuminating what we have and what we are capable of together, it will create a long lasting conviction that we deserve success, that we’re ready for anything and we have the energy to try the unusual, do the unexpected and be exceptional. Durham 2025 is the beginning of something epic.

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Lord Lieutenant of County Durham Sue Snowdon and the Chairman of Durham County Council Cllr Watts Stelling at rehearsals for A Right Royal Do with pupils at Shotton Primary School

Lord Lieutenant checks on pupils’ rehearsals ahead of Gala Platinum Jubilee culture event

The Lord Lieutenant of County Durham has given school pupils preparing to perform in special Platinum Jubilee musical events the seal of approval.

Consett Academy pupils outside of The Bowes Museum

Schoolchildren back County Durham’s City of Culture bid

Schoolchildren are encouraging people of all ages to add to their list of cultural experiences to enjoy in County Durham before 2025.

Queen’s Baton Relay to visit County Durham

The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay will visit County Durham during its final journey through England ahead of this year's Commonwealth Games.

UK City of Culture 2025 judges arrive in County Durham

Ambitious plans to drive growth, spark creativity and celebrate the extraordinary people and places of County Durham have been showcased to the UK City of Culture 2025 judging panel today.

CGI image showing how The Story will look when complete

Name for new County Durham history centre revealed

The name for a new history centre for County Durham has been revealed.

Durham 2025 inflatable installation on display at the Faith Museum

The Auckland Project shows its Faith in the Durham 2025 bid

The Auckland Project was delighted to welcome a special guest for a first glimpse of its eagerly anticipated Faith Museum, while backing County Durham’s ambitious bid to be named UK City of Culture 20

Crowd at Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2022

Thousands turn out for Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Bishop Auckland Food Festival returned to its original spring date this year and was a roaring success, as people travelled from County Durham and beyond to celebrate all things food.

From left, Alison Clark, head of culture, sport and tourism at Durham County Council and Durham 2025 bid director; Tony Harrington, chair of Culture Durham; Sally Dixon, assistant director of partnerships and communications at Beamish Museum; Stephen King, commercial director at Go North East; and Martijn Gilbert, managing director at Go North East.

Businesses get on board County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid

Hundreds of businesses from across the North East have backed County Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025.

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Stand-up Comedian and Britain's Got Talent winner Lee Ridley is backing our bid to be UK #CityOfCulture2025!“It would mean so much for Durham to win, and that’s why I’m turning my volume up to 11!”#Durham2025 ... See MoreSee Less

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#Durham2025 will raise a giant. We will hold our heads high, see ourselves through a wider lens, reach another level, reach the stars, and achieve giant ambitions. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport #CityOfCulture2025 ... See MoreSee Less

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These steps look incredible 😍Don't miss Durham Pride on Saturday 28 May 🌈 #Durham2025 #CityOfCulture2025What an amazing Pride launch today at the new Walkergate Rainbow steps with leaders across Durham and Darlington coming together to show their support! Each year we rely on sponsorship and support from many places including St Aidan's College and Durham University, Durham County Council and Durham City Parish Council, Durham Police and Crime Commissioner and Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue all represented here. ... See MoreSee Less

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Durham 2025 will spark belief across our county and our communities. By illuminating what we are capable of together, it will create a long-lasting conviction that we deserve success, that we are ready for anything and have the energy to try the unusual and do the unexpected. #Durham2025 #CityOfCulture2025 ... See MoreSee Less

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So proud of @CreativeFuseNE and this recognition! @DUBusSchool @Durham_2025 @thatdrmaz https://t.co/3mJvZaNvPY

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The @CreativeFuseNE team are delighted to receive the @UniofNewcastle Vice Chancellor’s Award for Engagement and Place in the grandeur of @TheCommonRoomGN. This is thanks to all team members, academics’ and partners’ ideas and work since Phase 1 to now 👏🏻

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These steps look incredible 😍

Don't miss Durham Pride on Saturday 28 May 🌈 #Durham2025 #CityOfCulture2025

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Earlier this week, our Director of Emergency Response, Sarah Nattrass joined many of our local partners to help launch Durham Pride at the Pride steps which have been installed at Walkergate 🌈🏳️‍🌈 #LoveisLove #Pride

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#Durham2025 will spark belief across our county and our communities. ✨

By illuminating what we are capable of together, it will create a long-lasting conviction that we deserve success, that we are ready for anything and have the energy to try the unusual and do the unexpected!

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