FAMILIES are invited to visit a North-East museum this half term.
The Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum and Durham Art Gallery is hosting activities throughout this week, plus some special events.
On Saturday (June 1), textile artist Catherine Howard of Interface Arts will lead a craft demonstration from 2pm to 3.30pm.
The following day, Pittington Brass Band will perform in the grounds at 2pm.
Ongoing exhibits include Down Our Streets, which explores the lives of DLI soldiers who were awarded the Victoria Cross and had streets named after them, and Recording Britain, an exhibition of drawings and watercolours owned by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The museum, in Aykley Heads, Durham, is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Entry costs £3.70 for adults, £2.70 for concessions, £1.70 for children and is free for under fours. For more information, call 0191-384-2214 or visit durham.gov.uk/dli
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