Explore the past, present and future at The Story
Home to ancient archives and archaeological finds, records of bravery and life-changing events, The Story brings together five historic collections for the first time.
Located in the recently restored Grade II listed Mount Oswald manor house on the outskirts of Durham City
Accessing local and personal histories is easier than ever before with free exhibitions, enhanced search facilities, and cutting-edge digital tools, as well as an exciting programme of activities for visitors and families.
The Story’s cultural programme is packed with activities to turn young visitors into historic explorers, with regular sessions, school holiday activities and a learning programme for schools. See What’s On at the Story.
The café serves light refreshments with a range of indoor and outdoor seating available, including highchairs. Outside, there are picnic benches and lots of open space to enjoy a picnic.
Learning at The Story. Bring the history of County Durham to life with a school or group visit to The Story.
The venue offers workshops for schools which are designed and delivered by an experienced team to cover a range of topics across the national curriculum, inspired by the treasures in The Story’s collections.
Workshops can be experienced during a visit to The Story or arranged to take place in the familiarity of the school’s own classroom.
The Story also offers Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision with workshops which can be adapted to best suit the needs of the class.
Find out more about: Learning with the Story