FREE Indian head massage will be offered to visitors to Durham's Oriental Museum as part of its Peace and Tranquillity Week.

The offer applies to anyone visiting the Durham University-run museum, on Sunday, from 1pm to3pm.

It is among several events to mark Peace and Tranquillity Week in County Durham.

The aim is to encourage people to take time out from the stress and strain of their day-to-day lives and indulge in rest and relaxation.

Peace and Tranquillity Week is the creation of County Durham Tourism Partnership and Northumberland Tourism Partnership, and runs from tomorrow to the following Saturday.

Oriental Museum curator Craig Barclay said: "A visit to our unrivalled Chinese, Japanese and Egyptian collections is a great way of taking time out from busy lives.

"This weekend's Indian head massage sessions will be an extra treat for our visitors."

Further information is available from the museum, in Elvet Hill, off South Road, Durham, on 0191-334-5694.