Britain on the Cheap

As night falls, the entire city of Durham will become a living, breathing canvas for luminous artworks during Lumiere Nov. 12-15. Local, national and international artists will work with the river, bridges and landmarks, including the cathedral, to create a magical nocturnal landscape. Visitors can follow the trail on foot or by bike for free, [...]

Take a deep breath—it’s UK Peace and Tranquillity Week Sept. 7-13 in Durham. Celebrate the art of relaxation throughout County Durham, which a national tranquillity map compiled by the Campaign to Protect Rural England identified as the fourth-most relaxing place in Britain; North East England was the UK’s most relaxing region. Most of the week’s [...]