From international residential conferences, to formal banquets and wedding receptions, Durham’s unique qualities are guaranteed to make any event a success.
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Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Congratulations to VCD Partner @EventDurham on their Bronze award in the Business Events Venue of the Year category at last night's North East England Tourism Awards.
#NEETA25 #EnglishTourismWeek25
@durham_uni @DestinationNEE @VisitEnglandBiz
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Our Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill joined a thought-provoking panel conversation to share her insights on the result of the recent US Presidential Election.
Dr Fiona Hill also met her namesake, Revd Fiona Hill who is the Chaplain at Van Mildert College ➡️ brnw.ch/21wOzMw
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
The glass in our Tropical house and Orchid unit at the Botanic Garden are being replaced with polycarbonate sheeting for safety reasons. Please note, due to this planned work, the greenhouse will be closed until the work has been completed.
ALT Brightly coloured flowers at the Botanic Garden.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
The late Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp, a founder of @ArcDurham and our first female professor, has been honoured by the City of Durham Parish Council with a blue plaque at her former Church Street home.
Discover more 👉 brnw.ch/21wNB9y
ALT A montage of photographs showing the unveiling of a circular blue plaque.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
It’s an 𝗨𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿 & 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 week! 🚗
📆 Sunday 25 August 2024
🎫 Included with our Annual Membership & Day Pass with no extra cost. Get your tickets at ushaw.org for fast track entry!
#Ushawesome #Durham #NorthEast @ThisisDurham
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a whole host of stories and legends from some of the different countries where the wonderful plants in our Garden grow tomorrow!
Drop-in sessions run between 11am and 3pm and are suitable for all ages.
@ThisisDurham @durhampointers
ALT Elizabeth Baker leading a story telling session.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a whole host of stories and legends from some of the different countries where the wonderful plants in the Botanic Garden grow on Thursday 22 August.
Drop-in sessions run between 11am and 3pm and are suitable for all ages.
#lovedurham
ALT Storyteller Elizabeth Baker leading a story group.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day. Animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals to enjoy on Thursday 15 August, 10:00 - 16:00.
@ThisisDurham @durhampointers
#dubotanicgarden #lovedurham
ALT A large black millipede crawling across someone's hand.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
ALT Text reads: 'National Astronomy Meeting 2025 Durham University 7-11 July 2025' on a space image background.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
The Alice #Dalí app, which uses augmented reality to transform Durham’s Botanic Garden into a #surrealist sensory experience, will launch on Saturday, 4 May. 👉 brnw.ch/21wJcPb 👈@HauntedPlant @MusicDurhamUni #AliceInWonderland @kj_jakubowski @DUThingsToDo
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
We're wishing 'good luck' to @EventDurham - finalists in the Business Events Venue of the Year category at this year's @TourismAwardsNE! 👏🍀
The awards ceremony takes place at Newcastle Civic Centre this evening.
Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wHqMn
#DUinspire #NEETA2024
ALT Event Durham team
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Congratulations to the @EventDurham team who have been announced as a finalist in the Business Events Venue of the Year category at the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards 👏
Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wEK0i
#DUinspire | #NEETA2024 | @TourismAwardsNE
ALT Finalist: Business Events Venue of the Year
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Meet the finalists of the Business Events Venue of the Year category! 💼
🤝 These exceptional venues have set the stage for unforgettable business events, showcasing innovation, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Congratulations to our Botanic Garden team, winner of the Gold Award in this year's Northumbria in Bloom Competition in the 'Best Tourist or Visitor Attraction or Country Estate’ category.
@durhampointers @thisisdurham @durham_worldheritage
#DUBotanicGarden #northumbriainbloom
ALT The Botanic Garden team with their award certificate.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Our opening hours will be:
Summer (March to October) – 10:00 – 16:30
Winter (November to February) – 10:30 – 16:00
Please note, this will come into effect from Wednesday 1 November 2023.
@durhampointers @ThisisDurham @DurhamWHS
#dubotanicgarden
#lovedurham
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
After speaking with our customers and reviewing data we are making some changes to the opening hours of the Botanic Garden Visitor Centre for the summer and winter months.
ALT View of the Botanic Garden visitor centre.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Our Meadow in the Botanic Garden is teaming up with life at the moment. There are lots of wildflowers to spot and chimney sweep moths in abundance! On a sunny day the grasshoppers are making a lot of noise. Why not come along to see if you can spot any of the wildlife?
ALT chimneysweep moth at rest.
ALT Ladybird resting on a leaf.
ALT Bumblebee resting on a flower to gather nectar.
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Today's the day! #DurhamBRASS begins 🎉👏
What a week we've got planned - from Fat Freddy's Drop to Party in the Park, and all that's happening in between - it's going to be EPIC! 🎺🎵
Which events are you going to? What are you most excited about?
Event Durham, Durham University retweeted
Please note, the Botanic Garden will be closed on 9, 13 and 14 June for a private event. We will reopen at 10am on 10 June until 5pm on 12 June. The Botanic Garden will become fully operational from 10am on Thursday 15 June. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. – at Durham, England
ALT A young visitor enjoying the Botanic Garden