Redhills Durham
the future
we build
We will harness our living heritage to revitalise our Durham Coalfield communities.
what is redhills durham?
The past we inherit, the future we build: Redhills Durham has been constituted as a charity to serve as stewards of Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall on behalf of Durham Coalfield communities. We have a clear mission to harness our living heritage to revitalise our coalfield communities, we will do this by:
Re-establishing Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall as a focal point for the living heritage and culture of County Durham’s coalfield communities.
Revitalising and reactivating County Durham’s Coalfield communities.
Reach beyond County Durham to extend and deepen conntections, impact and learning.
Our offer at durham miners’ hall
A Centre of Education, heritage and culture for Durham Coalfield communities
Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall will become a hub of cultural activity, where community groups can meet, brass bands and choirs of the county can perform, and artistic talent can showcase their work.
The 60 banner groups that proudly maintain their Durham Coalfield communities’ colours and parade them every year at the Miners’ Gala will have a shared home. We’re incredibly lucky to have the support of many trades unions, trusts and foundations and our funders, including our primary funders: National Heritage Lottery Fund, Durham Miners’ Association and Durham County Council.
Our Latest news
Read the latest news from The Redhills Charity to keep up-to-date with our community programmes and our revitalisation of Redhills Durham Miners’ Hall
Tours cancelled and bookings suspended
Guided tours of Redhills have been cancelled until August in the interests of public health. The hire of Redhills and booking of meeting rooms has also been suspended until further notice. Ticket holders for tours from April to July have been notified and will...
Life-saving funding for Redhills
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded critical funding for The Pitman’s Parliament.
Redhills guided tours
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) is opening its historic home to the people with a programme of guided tours.
Schoolchildren to bring history of Durham miners to life
School children will bring the past to life at a public performance in the historic home of the Durham miners. The event will mark the culmination of an arts and education project at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. The Pitman’s Parliament Project will see pupils from St...
Norman Cornish Centenary lecture
The life of former pitman and professional artist Norman Cornish will be celebrated with a special lecture at the historic home of the Durham miners on the eve of his centenary anniversary. The fully illustrated lecture will be delivered by Cornish family...
Jazz festival returns to Redhills
DJAZZ - The Durham City Jazz Festival is returning to Redhills this summer. After the success of last year’s Soweto Kinch Official concert, Durham Miners Hall will hosting both headliners at this year’s festival. Arun Ghosh will open the festival on Friday 7...
Inspiring creative action that shares and celebrates our culture and builds pride, confidence and hope for the future
Our community programmes are kindly supported by:
YOUTH BRASS PROJECT
Redhills, through partnership working, is committed to providing brass opportunities for young people, which celebrate the coalfield culture we have enjoyed for so many years.
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