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The latest offers and happenings at Durham Cottages.
5
Aug
Eat Out to Help Scheme - restaurants in Durham
05/08/2020
If you want to participate in the Eat Out to Help Scheme visit the government web site https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/eat-out-to-help-out/find-a-restaurant, to see which ones are taking part. Just enter the postcode for the cottage and see which ones are close. You should be able to find one you like as there are 100 in Durham taking part. ... Read More »
30
Jun
We're Good to Go from 4th July
30/06/2020
We are open from the 4th July. We have complied with the government and industry Covid 19 guidelines and have a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing. Please ask if you would like further details of our cleaning protocol. ... Read More »
2
Jun
Easier Parking at Fern and Rose Cottage
02/06/2019
Fern and Rose Cottage have both become part of a parking permit area which should make parking even easier outside the cottages. We will supply all guests to the cottages with the required permits for the time of their stay and scratch cards for any visitors. The permits will apply from 6-8 am and 4-6 pm. ... Read More »
27
Jul
Visit Durham Castle
27/07/2018
Explore Durham Castle Visits to Durham Castle are by guided tour only. Tours are led by our guides who explain the history of this iconic building and tell you what it’s like to live in today. The tours cost five pounds and are well worth doing, check their web site for times. https://www.dur.ac.uk/durham.castle ... Read More »
6
Jul
Tall Ships 2018 at Sunderland 10-14 th July
06/07/2018
As the start host port for The Tall Ships Races 2018, Sunderland expects to welcome 80 Tall Ships that will travel from all corners of the globe to reach the city and share in the celebrations. The beautiful vessels are themselves centre stage at this breathtaking event, opening to allow free public access at set times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the event. A captivating programme of entertainment and cultural activity will be delivered across the city over four days, stretching from Port of Sunderland, a hidden gem at the heart of maritime activity in the city, over to the North banks of the River Wear. Each day will offer something different, keeping the crowds entertained and ensuring that The Tall Ships Races 2018 in Sunderland remains a cherished memory in the minds of visitors for many years to come.... Read More »
1
Jun
185th Durham Regatta 9-10th June
01/06/2018
The Durham Regatta not only offers thrilling racing, but also a variety of attractions for everyone. Entertainment from bands and performers along with a great selection of stalls to browse and local foods make it a brilliant family event.... Read More »
28
Nov
New pictures of Durham for all cottages
28/11/2016
We are going to replace pictures in all cottages with prints and photos of Durham to add a local feel. We have started with the living room in Fern Cottage and added a print by John Erwin of Durham and the cathedral. Over the next few months we will add more pictures to Dove and Rose Cottage. ... Read More »
20
Jan
Kynren Epic story of the History of England
20/01/2016
Kynren is an open air night show of the history of England, on a show ground in Bishop Auckland. 1000 cast and crew present a storytelling journey of 2,000 years with mass choreography, pyrotechnics, spectacular lighting and water effects. ... Read More »
10
Nov
Lumiere is on this week
10/11/2015
LUMIERE is on its way to brighten up Durham, 12th-15th November 2015. Returning for the fourth time, Lumiere Durham will once again transform the historic city with an ambitious programme of light installations from international artists. Tickets are free ... Read More »
31
Aug
Durham Book Festival
31/08/2015
Durham Book Festival is nearly here again it is the biggest book festival in the North East, with events with all types of writers, from politicians to literary fiction to poetry and theatre. 6-17 October 2015 Well worth a visit. ... Read More »
28
Jul
Want some ideas of what to do on a rainy day
28/07/2015
Visit the YSL exhibition at Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle or the National Railway Museum in Shildon or visit Raby Castle. All interesting places to visit any time but great to spend a bad weather day and all have good cafes too.... Read More »
26
Jun
Graduation Week over for another year
26/06/2015
Last week was graduation week for many Durham students, family and friends joined them in the Cathedral in a ceremonies to receive their degrees.... Read More »