What's On Guide - Summer 2014

APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 2014

CLUBS NEW – Little Bookworms Palace Green Library Under 5s, their parents and carers are welcome to come along to Little Bookworms for messy play, fantastic stories, crafts and much more. The club meets every Monday, between 10.30am – 11.30am, at Palace Green Library.

Charges apply. No booking is necessary, just drop in.

Little Dragons

WATCH

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Little Dragons Club is the Oriental Museum’s group for under 5s, their parents and carers. Come along every Wednesday between 10am – 11am for fun crafts, messy play, object handling, stories and role playing.

WATCH is a wildlife and environmental club for youngsters and their families.

Activities are aimed at children from 5 years and upwards. The group meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month (excluding August) from 10am – 12noon.

Charges apply.

No booking is necessary, just drop in.

Durham Archaeology Explorers

Charges apply.

Spaces are limited, so booking is required. Please call +44 (0)191 334 5522 to reserve a place.

Oriental Museum Children aged 7 – 11 years are invited to join Durham University Museums’ Archaeology Club. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2pm – 4pm at the Oriental Museum. Through exciting hands-on experiments and activities, the club investigates all aspects of archaeology and explores Durham’s own archaeological secrets.

Charges apply. Spaces are limited, so booking is required. Please call +44 (0)191 334 5694 to reserve a place.

PLEASE NOTE • Events are drop-in and there is no need to pre-book activities, unless otherwise stated

• Activities are generally suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years

• Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult

• Participation in all activities is included in the usual admission price, unless otherwise stated

APRIL Sat 5 April

LOVELY LEATHER

1pm - 3pm

People have been working leather for thousands of years.

Explore how leather is produced and make a pair of simple shoes to wear with pride.

Sat 5 April

EGGS-TRAVAGANZA

2pm - 4pm

Decorate one of our special eggs to take home and entice the Easter bunny to stop!

Sat 5 April Sun 6 April

JUNK-BOTS

1pm - 3pm

A recycling challenge! Use junk material to create your very own junk-bot.

Wed 9 April

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

1pm - 3pm

FANTASTIC FLOWERS Celebrate the Japanese cherry blossom season by making your own cherry blossom tree.

Thurs 10 April

INGRID SYLVESTRE’S FAMILY STORYTELLING DAY

11am - 4.30pm

Popular North East artist-author Ingrid Sylvestre will be telling her fabulously illustrated stories featuring the intergalactically famous giraffe family, the Neckmanns.

Stories will start on the hour every hour, with related activities and songs in between.

Botanic Garden

Thurs 10 April Mon 14 April 11am - 4pm

HANDS ON STONEMASONRY Learn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.

Durham Castle

Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.

Fri 11 April

TREMENDOUS TILES

1pm - 3pm

Paint your own Middle Eastern-inspired tile.

Sat 12 April

LET’S GET ARTY

1pm - 3pm

Explore the Oriental Museum’s new exhibition ‘Traces and Revelations’ and create your own artwork using lots of fun materials.

Sat 12 April Sun 13 April

ROBOT PUPPETS

1pm - 3pm

Sat 12 April Sun 13 April 10.30am - 4pm

With a choice of characters and designs, what puppet will you be taking home tonight?

DURHAM AND THE EAST Family activities to celebrate International World Heritage Day. Immerse yourselves in arts and crafts activities from the East, make lantern slides, Chinese lions and learn about spices, silks and swords. In addition, enjoy talks and demonstrations about the historic links between Durham and the East, and tour Durham’s beautiful World Heritage Site.

All activities are free of charge.

For more information please visit www.durhamwhs.com or call +44 (0)191 334 3805.

Oriental Museum

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Wed 16 April 1pm - 3pm

Oriental Museum

CHINESE CRAFTS Have a go at printing Chinese symbols, and try your hand at Chinese paper cut.

Fri 18 April Sat 19 April

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND

10am – 4pm

Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.

Sat 19 April

MARVELLOUS MESOPOTAMIA

1pm - 3pm

Explore the civilisation of Mesopotamia and craft an ancient archaeological find.

Sun 20 April Mon 21 April

11TH ANNUAL EASTER CHICK HUNT

10am - 4pm

A family fun event around the Botanic Garden organised by our ‘Friends of the Garden’. Easter Chicks are believed to be hiding in the Garden. Come along and see how many you can spot on Easter Sunday and Monday, anytime between 10am and 4pm.

Botanic Garden

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

We recommend visitors use the kiosk entrance and park at the park and ride.

Sat 26 April

Oriental Museum

1pm - 3pm

MAGNIFICENT MUMMIES Find out about ancient Egyptian mummies, make your own and start the process of mummifying a banana to finish at home.

Sat 26 April Sun 27 April 1pm - 3pm

STAR-BOTS The exhibition is full of amazing characters but which will be your favourite? We take some of the most popular and give you the chance to make your own mini-version to take home.

Palace Green Library

MAY

Oriental Museum

Sat 3 May

SCARY SNAKES

1pm - 3pm

Take inspiration from two fascinating objects in the Japanese Gallery and create a moving snake or crab.

Sat 3 May Mon 5 May

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND

10am - 4pm

Sat 3 May Sun 4 May 1pm - 3pm

Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.

MEDIEVAL PRINTING By making your own printable images, print onto paper to recreate your own medieval printed book inspired by our exhibition.

Sat 10 May

CRAZY COOKIES

1pm - 3pm

Make your own edible fortune cookies and write special fortunes for your friends and family.

Sat 10 May

MAY DAY MADNESS

2pm - 4pm

Make a flower garland to celebrate May Day.

Sat 10 May Sun 11 May

ENGRAVED BOOK COVERS

1pm - 3pm

Sun 11 May 10am - 4pm

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Be inspired by beautiful Anglo-Saxon front covers and make your own engraved book cover to take home and treasure forever.

Palace Green Library

FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN PLANT SALE

Botanic Garden

A wide selection of plants and seeds will be available for purchase. There will also be Cacti and succulents for sale from the Teesside branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society.

Sat 17 May

SUPER SOAP CARVING

1pm - 3pm

Explore the Oriental Museum’s collections and carve your own masterpiece from soap.

Oriental Museum

Sat 17 May

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT

6pm - 8pm

Experience the buildings of the World Heritage Site brought to life by its stories, and meet some of its most interesting characters from the past.

Sat 17 May Sun 18 May

GREEN WOODWORKING EVENT

10am - 4pm

Sat 17 May Sun 18 May

Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be in the Garden.

He will be demonstrating, and giving people a chance to try, a pole lathe and shave a horse.

JAPANESE JARS

1pm - 3pm

Create a design for your own Japanese CloisonnĂŠ style vase using recycled glass jars.

Sat 24 May

SUPER SOCKS

1pm - 3pm

Check out our fun Korean socks and create your own pair of K-pop inspired socks featuring your favourite cartoon or gaming character.

Sat 24 May Mon 26 May

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND

10am - 4pm

Sat 24 May Sun 25 May 1pm - 3pm

Sat 24 May Wed 28 May 11am - 4pm

Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.

SAMURAI WARRIOR WAYS Learn about Japanese Samurai warriors and make a helmet using the art of origami.

HANDS ON STONEMASONRY Learn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.

Palace Green

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Durham Castle

Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.

Wed 28 May

MARVELLOUS MUSIC

1pm - 3pm

To tie-in with the Oriental Museum hosting the East Asian Music Festival, visit us to make your own Asian musical instrument.

Oriental Museum

Fri 30 May

CHILDREN’S DAY

1pm - 3pm

Learn about Children’s Day in Japan, and make a carp kite or a Samurai helmet.

Sat 31 May

MOSAIC MANIA

1pm - 3pm

Find out about mosaics in the ancient world and create your own unique design from glass tiles to take home.

Sat 31 May Sun 1 June

Oriental Museum

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

1pm - 3pm

FIGHTING KITES Kites were used for signalling by Japanese warriors. Come along and design your own!

JUNE Sat 7 June

SHADOW PUPPET PERFECTION

1pm - 3pm

Explore the wonderful world of Chinese shadow puppets, create your own shadow puppet and tell some stories in our theatre.

Sat 7 June Sun 8 June

FABULOUS FANS

1pm - 3pm

Fans were very fashionable in Japan. Make your own to keep you cool this summer.

Sat 14 June

POTATO PATTERNS

1pm - 3pm

Beautiful patterns are everywhere in the Oriental Museum. Find out how they were made, what they mean, and try your hand at potato printing your own pattern.

Sat 14 June

FANTASTIC FATHERS

2pm - 4pm

Create a special gift for Father’s Day inspired by the Garden.

Sat 14 June Sun 15 June Sun 2 Feb

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND

10am - 4pm 11am - 3pm

Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Botanic Garden

Sat 14 June Sun 15 June

IKEBANA FOR BEGINNERS

1pm - 3pm

Make your own flowers and stems to create your own ikebana arrangement.

Sat 21 June

POWERFUL PYRAMIDS

1pm - 3pm

The ancient Egyptians were experts at building pyramids.

Test your engineering skills by building a pyramid from sugar lumps.

Sat 21 June Sun 22 June

BEAUTIFUL SCREENS

1pm - 3pm

The Japanese use screens as walls. Have a go at creating your own. Where will you use it?

Sat 28 June

THE SPICE OF LIFE

1pm - 3pm

Go on a fantastic journey of smell and taste along the Silk Road by exploring the spices from China and India. Then create your own ancient map of this famous trade route.

Sat 28 June Sun 29 June

FLYING FISH

1pm - 3pm

Carp fish are symbols of perseverance and strength. Come along to make your own carp banner.

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

JULY Sat 5 July

FABULOUS FOSSILS

1pm - 3pm

Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs and make a fossil to take home.

Sat 5 July Sun 6 July 10am - 4pm

ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY Come along to this fun packed weekend and enjoy a selection of family activities.

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Sat 5 July Sun 6 July

KIMONO CRAFT

1pm - 3pm

Japanese kimonos are worn by men and women. Design your own and make a mini-paper doll.

Sat 12 July

VASE PAINTING

1pm - 3pm

The Oriental Museum has one of the best collections of Chinese ceramics in the UK. Explore our displays and paint your own ceramic vase to take home.

Sat 12 July Sun 13 July

MARVELLOUS MANGA

1pm - 3pm

Japan is famous for its cartoons and animated art. This is your chance to create your own cartoon character.

Sat 19 July

FESTIVAL OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY

1pm - 4pm

Join us for this special event where children can learn and use a range of practical skills including excavating, archaeological drawing, cleaning and sorting finds. Be prepared to get muddy!

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Please wear old clothes and stout footwear. Activities are free of charge. Spaces are limited, so booking is required. Please call +44 (0)191 334 5691 to book.

Sat 19 July Sun 20 July

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND

10am - 4pm

Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.

Sun 20 July

MG CAR DISPLAY

10am - 4pm

Durham MG Owners’ Club showcase their cars at the Garden.

Botanic Garden

Botanic Garden

We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the park and ride.

Sat 19 July Sun 20 July 1pm - 3pm

TANABATA TREE Celebrate the Japanese star festival by making decorations to hang on a tree.

Palace Green Library

Wed 23 July

DRESS LIKE A PHARAOH

1pm - 3pm

Make your own headdress and collar.

Thurs 24 July

JAY’S ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

10am - 4pm

The zoo comes to the Botanic Garden. From cute and cuddly to smooth and scaly, meet the incredible range of friendly animals visiting the Garden for the day.

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.

Fri 25 July

WONDERFUL WEDDINGS

1pm - 3pm

Find out how weddings are celebrated across Asia, and decorate your own pair of Korean wedding ducks.

Fri 25 July Mon 28 July

HANDS ON STONEMASONRY

11am - 4pm

Learn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.

Oriental Museum

Durham Castle

Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.

Sat 26 July

DELIGHTFUL DARUMA DOLLS

1pm - 3pm

Learn all about Japanese good-luck Daruma dolls, then design and paint your own.

Oriental Museum

Sat 26 July

ADAM BUSHNELL’S FAMILY STORYTELLING DAY

11am - 4pm

Adam is an established children’s author and storyteller, having published ten books on a range of fantastical subjects. He is passionate about inspiring children to write creatively, and will be sharing some of his stories in the Botanic Garden at this fascinating family storytelling event.

Botanic Garden

We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.

Sat 26 July Sun 27 July 1pm - 3pm

CROWNING GLORY Celebrate the opening of our new gallery by decorating a crown.

Wed 30 July

CELEBRATE EID

1pm - 3pm

Learn about how Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan, and make a stained glass decoration.

Thurs 31 July

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

10am - 4pm

Popular children’s event with special activities. Enter your bear into the most loved teddy competition, enjoy a bear story and create some bear-y good artwork on this special day.

Palace Green Library Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.

AUG Fri 1 Aug

CHERISHED CATS

1pm - 3pm

Cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt. Learn about the importance of cats to the Egyptians and make your own mummified cat.

Fri 1 Aug Sun 3 Aug

HANDS ON STONEMASONRY

11am - 4pm

Learn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.

Oriental Museum

Durham Castle

Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.

Sat 2 Aug

HAPPY HATS

1pm - 3pm

Come along and explore hats from around the world, and make your own fantastic creation to wear.

Oriental Museum

Sat 2 Aug Sun 3 Aug Palace Green Library

1pm - 3pm

CARDBOARD CASTLES The Normans built Durham Castle nearly 1,000 years ago. Make your own cardboard version.

Will it last as long?

Wed 6 Aug

FABULOUS FLAGS

1pm - 3pm

Explore flags from across Asia and create your own by collaging with fun materials, hoist it to a flag pole and fly it with pride.

Thurs 7 Aug

MARKO’S CIRCUS WORKSHOP

10am - 4pm

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Learn circus tricks, including how to juggle and spin plates, at this fun workshop.

We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.

Fri 8 Aug

RADIANT RANGOLI

1pm - 3pm

Find out about the Indian tradition of Rangoli, and make your own.

Fri 8 Aug Sun 10 Aug

HANDS ON STONEMASONRY

11am - 4pm

Learn how Durham Cathedral and Castle were actually built through stonemasonry demonstrations with sculptor Neil Molloy, and try your hand at the craft.

Oriental Museum

Durham Castle

Activities take place on Palace Green and are free of charge.

Sat 9 Aug

PAPER MAKING

1pm - 3pm

Paper was invented in China. Find out how and try your hand at paper making and marbling.

Oriental Museum

Sat 9 Aug

MARVELLOUS MINI BEASTS

2pm - 4pm

Go on a hunt for bugs and creepy crawlies and make your own butterfly.

Sat 9 Aug Sun 10 Aug

STUNNING STAINED GLASS

1pm - 3pm

Many buildings on the World Heritage Site have beautiful stained glass windows. Come along to make your own version.

Wed 13 Aug

SPECIAL SCROLLS

1pm - 3pm

Learn about Korean writing and decorate a scroll with calligraphy.

Thurs 14 Aug

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

10am - 4pm

Popular children’s event with special activities. Enter your bear into the most loved teddy competition, enjoy a bear story and create some bear-y good artwork on this special day.

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.

Fri 15 Aug

ASTOUNDING ARMIES

1pm - 3pm

Learn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior out of clay.

Sat 16 Aug

BEASTLY BUGS

1pm - 3pm

Museums try to protect their collections from insect attack. Find out what these beastly bugs are eating and create your own mini monster to take home.

Sat 16 Aug Sun 17 Aug

ANGLO-SAXON JEWELLERY

1pm - 3pm

Use our special badges to create your own Anglo-Saxon decorated clasp.

Wed 20 Aug

GLORIOUS GARDENS

1pm - 3pm

Get creative and make a miniature Japanese Zen garden.

Thurs 21 Aug

JAY’S ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

10am - 4pm

The zoo comes to the Botanic Garden. From cute and cuddly to smooth and scaly, meet the incredible range of friendly animals visiting the Garden for the day.

We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.

Oriental Museum

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Fri 22 Aug

GREAT GODS

1pm - 3pm

Make an Egyptian Bes jar out of clay.

Oriental Museum

Oriental Museum

Sat 23 Aug 1pm - 3pm

GORGEOUS GANESHA Find out about this special Hindu god and create a bejewelled statue.

Sat 23 Aug Mon 25 Aug 10am - 4pm

Sat 23 Aug Sun 24 Aug 1pm - 3pm

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.

PEOPLE OF THE PAST Who lived in Durham in the past? Make your own puppet version to take home.

Wed 27 Aug

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

1pm - 3pm

DAZZLING DRAGON ROBES Learn about the five clawed dragon robes, exclusively for the Emperor, and decorate a Chinese robe to take home.

Fri 29 Aug

LUCKY CATS

1pm - 3pm

Lucky cats are everywhere in Japan. Now you can make your own to display at home.

Oriental Museum

Sat 30 Aug

MARVELLOUS MESOPOTAMIA

1pm - 3pm

Explore the civilisation of Mesopotamia and craft an ancient archaeological find.

Sat 30 Aug Sun 31 Aug

JAPANESE ART

1pm - 3pm

Celebrate the end of our V&A summer exhibition by creating a piece of Japanese-inspired artwork.

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

SEPT Sat 6 Sept

MUSICAL MAGIC

1pm - 3pm

The Oriental Museum has several musical instruments on display.

Come along and discover how they were made, the sounds they make and then create your own unique instrument to take home.

Sat 6 Sept Sun 7 Sept

ANGLO-SAXON TILES

1pm - 3pm

Anglo-Saxon churches were very well decorated with expensive tiles. When joined together they could make all sorts of patterns, so why not have a go at designing one for yourself with our shiny tiles and special pens.

Sun 7 Sept

NATIONAL ORCHID SHOW

10am - 4pm

The 4th National Orchid Show will be held at Josephine Butler College, next to Durham University Botanic Garden. There will be displays from orchid societies and the chance to buy orchids from a variety of specialist growers. As usual, visitors are welcome to bring any of their own plants along to the show if they would like advice about them. There will also be talks by guest speakers and plenty of opportunity to ask for cultural guidance. Organised by Darlington and District Orchid Society and with the support of the University, the show is becoming a very popular and enjoyable event.

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

Botanic Garden

Entry to the National Orchid Show is free. Parking is available at the Park and Ride. Standard admission charges apply for the Botanic Garden.

Sat 13 Sept

LEAF ART

2pm - 4pm

Collect some leaves to make leaf print pictures and celebrate the start of autumn.

Sat 13 Sept Sun 14 Sept

VIKING LONG BOATS

1pm - 3pm

Create terror in Durham by making your own Viking longboat!

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Sat 20 Sept

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE

1pm - 3pm

Water is vital for human life. Find out how water and water animals are celebrated in China, ancient Egypt and India and create your own watery creature.

Sat 20 Sept Sun 21 Sept

LUCET WEAVING

1pm - 3pm

Try your hand at weaving – Anglo-Saxon style! Using a small wooden ‘lucet’ you will be able to create a woollen braid that can be added to clothing or used as jewellery. Take away what you make and amaze your friends with your historical crafting!

Sat 27 Sept

AMAZING AMULETS

1pm - 3pm

Find out why the ancient Egyptians wore amulets and create a beautiful clay amulet to wear.

Sat 27 Sept Sun 28 Sept

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND

10am - 4pm

Sat 27 Sept Sun 28 Sept 1pm - 3pm

Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden. Les takes much of his inspiration from the history of Durham, in particular St Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Viv works with traditional paper crafts such as embossing, quilling, parchment work and many more techniques.

MAKE YOUR OWN ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE Find out about the Romans in Durham and create your own mini-amphitheatre.

Oriental Museum

Palace Green Library

Oriental Museum

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

PALACE GREEN LIBRARY EXHIBITIONS THE SEVEN TREASURES: JAPANESE ENAMELS FROM THE V&A

OFF THE WALL: THE ART OF THE JAPANESE MOVIE POSTER

17 May - 31 Aug

17 May - 31 Aug

Cloisonné is a form of enamelling, the Japanese term for which directly translates as Seven Treasures. The craft underwent a renaissance in the middle of the 19th century, and quickly became one of Japan’s most successful exports. The Japanese enamels on display in this exhibition are from the V&A and will be shown with objects from Durham University’s Heritage Collections. The exhibition has been organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, with generous support from Edwin Davies, CBE.

The Japanese film industry entered a Golden Age from the 1950s onwards. Classic films were promoted by a new genre of art - the Japanese movie poster. These posters have become collectors’ items the world over. This exhibition displays the collection of Japanese movie posters from Durham University’s Oriental Museum.

LIVING ON THE HILLS: 10,000 YEARS OF DURHAM Opens 26 July This new family-friendly gallery will use archaeological treasures, artworks and documents to celebrate the story of this historic county and its people. It will feature objects and stories from the collections of Durham University and museums in the region.

DIVING INTO DURHAM: HIDDEN HISTORY UNDER ELVET BRIDGE Opens 7 June Fascinating archaeological discoveries from the banks and beds of the River Wear.

BOOKS FOR BOYS: Heroism, adventure and empire at the dawn of the First World War. Arrives 27 Sept

THUS I AM ENRICHED: Book binding from the middle ages to the modern day.

Arrives 4 Oct

Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days are England’s largest voluntary cultural event, celebrating the country’s fantastic places, history and culture. Across the country museums, attractions and historic venues open up their doors for a weekend of free admission and special events.

Durham University Visitor Attractions are again participating in Heritage Open Days, celebrating the unique architecture and extensive history of the beautiful city of Durham. Some of our attractions will be offering free admission, whilst others will be running a range of activities for children and adults.

Sat 13 Sept & Sun 14 Sept

ORIENTAL MUSEUM The Oriental Museum will be offering free entry all weekend.

On Saturday, from 1pm – 3pm, there will be a children’s craft activity based around our fantastic collection of ancient Chinese bronzes and swords. In addition, talks by one of the museum’s curators, entitled “Curator’s Choice: the top-10 objects on display in the museum”, will be taking place at 2.30pm and 3.30pm both days.

Oriental Museum

No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Thurs 11 Sept & Sun 14 Sept

DURHAM CASTLE Durham Castle will be offering free tours on Thursday. In addition, on Sunday the Castle will be open for visitors to explore of their own accord, with free admission and staff on hand to answer questions and offer wisdom.

Durham Castle

Please book Thursday’s tours through Palace Green Library, by calling +44 (0)191 334 2932. There is no need to book for Sunday’s event.

Sat 13 Sept & Sun 14 Sept

PALACE GREEN LIBRARY Palace Green Library, located on Durham’s beautiful World Heritage Site, will be recognising Heritage Open Days.

Free admission will be offered on Saturday and Sunday.

No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Palace Green Library

Heritage Open Days

Fri 12 Sept Sun 14 Sept

DURHAM UNIVERSITY ART TOURS To celebrate Heritage Open Days, Durham University will be offering free guided tours of the art collections housed amongst its central buildings and colleges. These tours will offer a fascinating insight into art and culture in Durham.

Spaces are limited, so pre-booking is required. To book please visit www.durham.ac.uk/conference.booking or call +44 (0)191 334 2883.

Sat 13 Sept & Sun 14 Sept

USHAW COLLEGE Ushaw College, founded in 1808 but with a history dating back to the English College at Douai founded in 1568, trained priests for the Catholic Church in England and Wales until the closure of the Seminary in 2011. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to tour this unique building, including the historic Victorian Gothic Chapel, Refectory and College Library, and to find out more about this hidden Durham gem.

Palatine Centre, Durham Business School and Colleges

Ushaw College

Spaces are limited, so pre-booking is required. To book please visit www.durham.ac.uk/conference.booking or call +44 (0)191 334 2883.

For more information on Heritage Open Day activities please visit: www.durham.ac.uk/whatson

DURHAM WORLD HERITAGE SITE

WORLD HERTIAGE SITE VISITOR CENTRE

DURHAM CASTLE GUIDED TOURS

The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, on Owengate Palace Green, enhances the experience of visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle. The Visitor Centre provides visitors with an overview of what a World Heritage Site is, what makes Durham significant, and what there is to see and do on the peninsula.

Discover the significance of Durham Castle through a guided tour and find out what it is that earned Durham its place on the World Heritage list.

The Visitor Centre also provides a central point of information about places to visit on the World Heritage Site including the Castle and the Cathedral with its Claustral Buildings housing the Treasures of St Cuthbert. The Centre also complements the work of Durham University Palace Green Library on the opposite side of the green.

Tours during University Vacations Tours are normally available every morning of the week at 10am, 11am and 12noon, and in the afternoons when there are no events at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Like the rest of the World Heritage Site, the Visitor Centre provides interactive experiences for visitors including exhibitions, performances and hands-on family activities.

The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre can be contacted on visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk or on +44 (0)191 334 3805.

For more information on the Durham World Heritage Site visit: www.durhamworldheritagesite.com

Tours during University Terms Tours are normally available every afternoon of the week at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. For full details of term dates visit www.durham.ac.uk/dates

For daily information on guided tour times, please contact Palace Green Library on +44 (0)191 334 2932 or the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre on +44 (0)191 334 3805.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS Durham University has a wealth of other attractions, offering a range of events, musicals, concerts, lectures and workshops for all ages.

For the full listing visit www.durham.ac.uk/whatson or visit the individual sites below.

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY The IAS offers an extensive and thought-provoking programme of public lectures and seminars covering a myriad of topics, all tackling themes of public interest.

Talks are free and open to all. Please visit our website for more information and lecture listings: www.durham.ac.uk/ias Institute of Advanced Study Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2589 Email: enquiries.ias@durham.ac.uk

DURHAM STUDENT THEATRE With an exciting variety of cutting edge drama, epic musicals, hilarious sketch comedy and intimate productions, DST brings the best of British and International theatre to Durham. Please visit our website for more information and performance listings: www.durham.ac.uk/DST Durham Student Theatre Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1419 Email: student.theatre@durham.ac.uk

MUSICON

Musicon is the University’s Public Concert Series. Administered by the Department of Music, Musicon promotes twelve concerts throughout the year, as well as a regular lunchtime concert series. Please visit our website for more information and performance listings: www.durham.ac.uk/musicon.concerts Musicon Tel: +44 (0)191 334 3156

DURHAM UNIVERSITY VENUES

ORIENTAL MUSEUM Elvet Hill, Durham DH1 3TH Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5694 Email: oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum Opening times: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm Weekends & Bank Holidays: 12noon-5pm Admission: Adults: £1.50, Child (5-16) & 60+: £0.75, Family (2+3): £3.50, Students & U5s: FREE Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café, shop and limited free parking.

BOTANIC GARDEN Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN Tel:+44 (0)191 334 5518 Email: botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/botanic.garden Opening times: March – Oct, 10am-5pm. Nov – Feb, 10am-4pm.

Admission: Adults: £4, Child (5-16): £1.50, 60+, Wheelchair Users and Reg. Disabled: £3, Students & U5s: FREE. Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café, shop and free parking.

PALACE GREEN LIBRARY: EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2932 Email: pg.library@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/palace.green Opening times: Tues – Fri: 10am-4.45pm.

Weekends: 12noon-4.45pm Palace Green Library exhibitions will be closed during exhibition change over.

See website for details of programme.

Admission: For exhibition admission charges please visit website.

Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café and shop.

DURHAM CASTLE Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2932 Email: castle.tours@durham.ac.uk Guided tours: Adult £5, Concessions (60+, students,U16s) £3.50, Family day ticket (2+2) £12, Group rates (10+) Adults £4.50, Child / Senior citizen £3.

Additional information: Limited wheelchair access, please speak to staff for specific details.

MAP

Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library

Durham Castle

Cosin’s Hall IAS Building

Oriental Museum World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Assembly Rooms Durham Student Theatre Footpaths WARM/03/14/152