The Bowes Museum is hosting an exhibition, including previously unseen works by Norman Cornish and LS Lowry.

Artist's never before seen self portrait discovered hidden in back of painting

The phenomenon most frequently seen on clear and still evenings is becoming increasingly rare. 

Watch as thousands of starlings darken skies in spectacular murmuration

Barnard Castle's famous silver swan has been out of action since 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic ended its daily performances.

The Barnard Castle attraction has renamed its 'Christmas Market' to 'Winter Market' - and this year will not be hosting Santa in his grotto.

The 248-year-old automaton is being partly disassembled so the experts can examine its inner-workings and condition. 

The famous Silver Swan automation at the Bowes Museum is migrating to the Science Museum in London for a new 'Robots' exhibition. 

Margaret Smith lost five sons in World War I before the Queen stepped in to have her sixth boy brought home to County Durham.

Birds of Paradise is a tribute to the elegance of feathers used by  fashion industry giants like Alexander McQueen Christian Dior and Gucci.