WITH Durham Lumiere 2021 kicking off later today, thousands of people are expected to line the streets of the historic city to see spectacular light shows and never seen before exhibits.
This year, the event will feature 37 installations, some of which will be interactive, as well as showcasing elements outside the City of Durham for the first time ever.
As the excitement builds for Lumiere, we have compiled a list of businesses that have announced that they’ll be staying open a little later than usual to serve the visitors of the event from Thursday to Sunday.
Here are just some of the businesses that will be pushing back their opening hours:
Bells Fish and Chips
The fish and chip restaurant will be on hand to serve the crowds from its Durham Market Place store on 11 Market Place (DH1 3NE) every day of the festival from 11am until 11pm for takeaway, and 11.15am until 10.30pm in the restaurant. Throughout the festival, Belles is unable to take any table bookings or pre-orders to give everyone a chance to get their fish and chips.
Mr Bojangles
The coffee shop will be serving snacks and refreshments from 9 Saddler Street (DH1 3NP) from 4pm until late on each day of the Lumiere. The business will be serving hot and cold drinks, as well as more substantial meals.
It’s All About Cake
Serving sweet treats and hot and cold drinks, It’s All About Cake will be available from the orange zone of the Lumiere map. They will be open 2pm until 10pm on Thursday and Friday, and 12pm until 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Butchers Deli
Another name to announce extended opening times during Lumiere is The Butchers Deli, which will be open at 77 Saddler Street (DH1 3NP) from 8.30am until 9.30pm on Thursday and Friday, and 2pm until 9.30pm on Saturday and Sunday – serving sandwiches, burgers and loaded fries.
Choo Choo Railway Cafe
While not based in the heart of Durham, visitors travelling from Chester-le-street will be able to enjoy hot dogs and soup from their local railway station café after Choo Choo announced it would be open until late. The business also has free parking directly behind the building.
If your Durham City business is staying open til late for Lumiere, email Patrick.Gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk
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