There is so much to do when visiting a city at any time of the year that it can be difficult for tourists to come up with an itinerary that will deliver a full experience.

This is particularly the case at Christmas - although heading out to see some of the local cultural offerings will surely be high on anyone's to-do list.

On November 30th, the Durham Performing Arts Centre will be playing host to the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas special event.

This has been a favourite festive celebration in the US for over a quarter of a century now.

Dazzling multimedia effects help to bring the spirit of the season to life in a truly distinctive way that is not to be missed out on.

Entry prices cost between $58 and $78 - and residents at the Millennium Hotel Durham will find that they are a mere ten-minute drive away from the venue.