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The City of Durham Trust is a local civic society and registered charity.

Our purpose is to celebrate, protect and enhance the heritage and landscape of the City.

The Trust is dedicated to giving a strong and independent voice to ordinary people who:

  • care about where they live and everything that makes the City of Durham such a special place;
  • have a store of knowledge and want to make a meaningful contribution;
  • want to participate in and influence planning in order to keep the City distinctive and liveable;
  • are keen to balance heritage and growth and to put sustainability at the heart of planning for the City.

Latest News

Spring Talks: Durham World Heritage Site & The City of Durham Trust

Saturday 2 May, 2 pm to 4 pm in Elvet Riverside ER140

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Living Heritage Inventory

Expressions of interest by 27 March 2026. Read more and comment

Prince Bishops - Update

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