Check out our new guide to the neighborhoods, attractions, and hidden gems of Durham. Download it or request a free copy today: durh.am/visitorguide | Discover Durham

As excitement builds for Lumiere’s return next week, we are encouraging people to plan their journeys in advance. Lumiere is set to illuminate Durham City from Thursday 18 November to Sunday 21 November and, this year, it will be spreading its magic even further by lighting up six landmarks across County Durham. To help people have the best possible experience, we have pulled together a guide of everything you need to know about how to travel to the festival. This includes information about road

Did you know that the council tax you pay is not just for the services you use? Council tax helps to fund all services provided by the council. WATCH to find out more 🎥 www.durham.gov.uk/counciltax | Durham County Council

Help shape the future of County Durham. The County Durham Plan sets out a vision for housing, jobs and the environment until 2035 as well as the transport, schools and healthcare to support it. Have your say at www.durham.gov.uk/future | Durham County Council

Working together is at the heart of everything we do in the County Durham Care Partnership. Our joined-up approach connects health, social care and voluntary organisations across our communities, such as GPs and community health services working more closely together. That helps us to keep people happy healthy and wherever possible able to live at home You can find out more about County Durham Care Partnership at durham.gov.uk/carepartnership | Durham County Council

Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and encounter iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross. Visit our website for more information, including when you can visit the new Crown and Cathedral exhibition. | Durham Cathedral