Leisure and culture news

A number of venues across County Durham will reopen to the public next week as coronavirus restrictions further ease in line with the government roadmap.

County Durham residents can return to their indoor fitness classes from Monday (17 May).

A popular County Durham park has provided the inspiration for a group of bell-ringers after their regular meetings were halted by coronavirus lockdown.

Residents in County Durham will be able to visit libraries in person when restrictions ease next week.

Youngsters can enjoy fun art activities in the comfort of their own home this Easter and earn a qualification at the same time.

The locations of three new state-of-the-art leisure centres in County Durham have been agreed this morning (17 March).

Swimming memberships are a great option if you swim regularly, and don't use the gym or group exercise classes.

We have announced our plans to deal with historic repair issues that have led to the temporary closure of Consett Pool for safety reasons.

People looking to keep fit while staying safe indoors during the coronavirus pandemic can now take part in free online exercise classes.

People hoping to kick off 2021 by finding out more about what lurks in their family tree can do so through new online sessions with Durham County Record Office.

Creative craft sessions and a spook-tastic story will be available online for families to enjoy this half term.

The unique architecture of a popular County Durham park will become the focal point of a new upcoming art project.

Two art projects that engage with the community and highlight people's experiences of isolation will be on show to the public this month.

Visitors and residents in County Durham will have the chance to discover the region's hidden historical treasures in an annual heritage event.

Visitors can once again enjoy a trip to a North East historic house after it reopened to the public thanks to funding received during lockdown.

A host of creative activities will be held virtually this summer to celebrate the heritage of a County Durham town.

Play parks across County Durham will begin to reopen this weekend as part of the nationwide easing of lockdown restrictions.

A North East council has offered guidance to businesses and residents as lockdown restrictions begin to ease this week.

A love of art, photography and the desire for a challenge has led two unlikely friends to make creative pieces to combat isolation during lockdown.

Information about aqua classes in our leisure centres.