Adventure Valley, Durham is excited to invite local businesses to their inaugural Corporate Open Morning and Networking Event on Wednesday, 9th April 2025.
It's time to swap the office for the adventure park, this event will offer professionals the chance to connect with other businesses ...in the local area, gain insights into Adventure Valley’s role in the community, and explore exciting collaboration opportunities.

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An Escape Room employee, an Anglo-Saxon museum and distillery and a luxury spa hotel are amongst the five North East England tourism stars to be recognised nationally as part of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence shortlist.

VCD Strategic partner Seaham Hall, the popular spa retreat on... the Durham coast is vying once again to take home the Small Hotel of the Year award, having enjoyed record-breaking success at the region’s Destination North East England Tourism Awards in recent years.

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https://www.visitcountydurham.org/news/regions-tourism-champions-set-to-compete-on-national-stage/

Durham has been named a finalist in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025, competing for the title of Best UK Destination.
This recognition, determined by readers of Group Leisure & Travel Magazine, highlights the county’s appeal as a top choice for group visitors.
Not only has... Durham itself been recognised, but some of our top attractions have also made the shortlist in multiple categories, including Beamish Museum , Kynren , Raby Castle, Park and Gardens and Auckland Palace.

*Voting is open to tour operators and group travel organisers only. Voting closes 27 April.*

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https://www.visitcountydurham.org/news/durham-shortlisted-for-national-award/

📣 This week's Grapevine is out now, read the latest about-
▪️ Best Destination Finalist
▪️ Influencer Visit
▪️ Durham Pocket Guide 2025
▪️ Durham Mustard

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Have you thought about becoming a partner with Visit County Durham?
Our Partnership brings benefits through promoting and developing any type or size of business.

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...https://www.visitcountydurham.org/testimonials/

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Please spare 5 minutes of your time to answer Visit County Durham's 'How's Business' survey.
The results from the survey help us to track business confidence and provide insight into supporting the work that you do within the visitor economy.

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This week is International Dark Sky Week!
Parts of the county have some of the darkest skies in England so why not take a look at our Dark Sky Friendly Toolkit and find out how you can easily enhance your offer at off peak times?

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...https://www.visitcountydurham.org/.../dark-skies-friendly...

We recently welcomed Jenny from @MonkeyandMouse family travel blog to explore Durham as part of our national destination campaign – Next Stop Durham.
Jenny and her children stayed at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, and explored amazing attractions across the county including Locomotion, Raby ...Castle, Park and Gardens and Beamish Museum.

The activity aims to inspire more families to make Durham their next stop for Easter holiday and spring breaks.

Read the blog here 👇
https://monkeyandmouse.co.uk/the-best-things-to-do-and-attractions-to-visit-in-durham-uk/