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Durham Riverbanks Gardens

Details of ambitious new plans for Durham’s historic riverbanks were presented to an eager audience at the City’s Assembly Rooms on July 24. If you were unable to attend the meeting. Documents relating to the project are available by visiting the Riverbanks Gardens page on this site.
If you'd like to complete a questionnaire about the Riverbanks Gardens you can do so by clicking here.

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Drury Lane

Drury Lane derives its name from the historic location of small theatres and associated venues within this part of the City, long since closed.  The Lane runs from Saddler Street down to the riverside footpath on the eastern side of the Peninsula.

Necklace Park

The Durham Necklace Park – 12 miles of stunning riverside environment - is a new project funded to draw together a series of existing spaces and places along the chain of the River Wear, stretching from Finchale Priory to Sunderland Bridge.  

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  • Lighting the Way Between East and West
    • Tuesday 26th Aug 2008
    The cultural ‘event baton’ was passed from NewcastleGateshead to Durham today as bamboo destined to be part of a stunning international light festival was handed over.
  • Playtime on the Streets of Durham
    • Tuesday 19th Aug 2008
    Durham City will play host to the very best international street performers this Saturday (August 23).
  • Beyond Film
    • Monday 18th Aug 2008
    The Gala Cinema, Durham City Arts, 2020 Vision and Durham County Council have joined forces to bring the first ever artists’ film festival to Durham City, made possible with funding from ...
  • Blemish removed from Durham City Riverbanks
    • Thursday 07th Aug 2008
    A dilapidated riverside shelter has been demolished in an effort to clean up Durham City’s riverbanks.