TREASURES depicted in beads and embroidery from one of the region's most important landmarks will be on display at Durham Cathedral.

The exhibition has been created by adults with learning difficulties and mental health problems from the group Craft Works, which aims to promote skills for people with special needs in Teesdale and nearby rural areas.

The Hidden Heritage wall hanging has been created over about six months with the help of two professional artists and consists of 25 squares, each of which depicts a feature or treasure from the cathedral using collage, embroidery, silk painting, rope work or patchwork.

A spokesman from Craft Works said: "The heritage items were chosen to encourage exploration of the Cathedral, bearing in mind that the target audience is that of local people, tourists and particularly young visitors.

"Some of the squares contain easily recognisable items and others encourage visitors to inspect less popular locations within the Cathedral."

It will be unveiled today by the former Bishop of Durham, Bishop David Jenkins at 5pm and will be on display in the cathedral until Sunday, June 9.