All events calendar
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'Binchester Exposed'
Wednesday 1st May - Sunday 2nd June
An exhibition exploring the results of excavations at the Roman fort at Binchester, County Durham, known to the Romans as Vinovia. Designed by students taking 'Museum Archaeology', Department of Archaeology, Durham University.
Contact mary.brooks@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Stephen Sproates: Numerous Forms of Number
4th - 31st May
Exhibition of 2D & 3D Works of Art Over the last 7 years Steve has collaborated with the 14th Astronomer Royal and Emeritus Professor of Physics at Durham University, Sir Arnold Wolfendale on ways to represent, clarify and communicate concepts of physics using art. Presently they are conceptualising ways to represent the wave/particle duality.
Contact visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
The Vikings
Children can learn about the Vikings this weekend at the Old Fulling Mill and even try Viking rune writing and making amulets to ward off evil spirits!
Contact archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Green Woodworking Event
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May
Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be in the Garden this weekend. He will be demonstrating this ancient cradt, and giving visitors a chance to try a pole lathe and shave a horse.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
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25th March - 31st May
Art exhibition by Emma Calder, an artist from Alnwick, via Glasgow School of Art. A colourful exhibniton of abstract art. Works will be for sale.
Contact helen.goldie@googlemail.com for more information about this event.
Friends Of The Garden Plant Sale
A wide collection of plants and seeds available for purchase once again at this year's annual Friends of the Botanic Garden Plant Sale. There will also be cacti and succulents for sale from the Teeside branch of the British cactus and succulent society. No need to pre-book. Just turn up on the day.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Tours of Durham Castle
Durham Castle is open to visitors by guided tour which take approximately 45 minutes. There will be guided tours at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm today.
Contact pg.reception@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
