A new exhibition at the Mining Art Gallery brings together a selection of Ted Holloway’s paintings and drawings highlighting his journey from miner to art teacher to professional artist.

Opening on Saturday 19th October at the gallery in Bishop Auckland, the Ted Holloway: A Bevin Boy ...Remembered exhibition reveals the intense influence of mining on the works created throughout his artistic career.

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https://www.visitcountydurham.org/news/new-ted-holloway-exhibition-launches-at-bishop-auckland-mining-art-gallery/

Destinations, businesses and venues along the Northern Saints routes can utilise the trails in their own marketing activity with The Northern Saints Toolkit.
Containing items including web copy, images, logos and example social media posts, the toolkit supports businesses to benefit from the ...Northern Saints Trails.

Find out more here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/bdcx9y8j

The partnership between Durham and north west Spain strengthened this week, as representatives from A Coruña Provincial Council visited the county.

The region-to-region partnership, which has been in place for several years, aims to promote the English Way, or Camino Ingles, pilgrimage ...route and the Northern Saints Trails.

Highlighting the connections between County Durham and the famous Camino pilgrimage routes, which lead to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, is helping to increase the economic benefits and tourism across A Coruña, County Durham and the wider north east region.

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https://www.visitcountydurham.org/visitcountydurham/durham-and-spain-lead-the-way-in-walking-route-partnership/

Available discounts to get an AccessAble Detailed Access Guide for just £1 plus VAT have now been extended to more small tourism businesses in England.
Visitor attractions within a single building and up to two additional assets such as a shop or cafe are now eligible.
Bed & ...Breakfasts, and single Self-Catering units with up to three bedrooms are also eligible for this discount, match-funded by VisitEngland and AccessAble.

Find out more here 👇
https://visitengland.youraccessibilityguide.co.uk/

Take a look at our Accommodation Investment Toolkit which will offer you advice and guidance in order to help you run your business 👇
https://tinyurl.com/mr5axhaj

Into the Light is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Handelman-Smith as its new Programme Director.

Julia is joining Into the Light, a place-based creative collaboration that will drive long-lasting growth in County Durham by empowering communities, inspiring children and young ...people, enhancing the skills of the cultural workforce and breaking down barriers to working in the creative industries.

Her role will include leading the strategic direction, management, and successful execution of Into the Light, addressing local challenges through cultural interventions, leveraging assets, working with communities, and enhancing cultural infrastructure.

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https://www.visitcountydurham.org/news/julia-handelman-smith-named-new-programme-director-of-into-the-light/

The Visit County Durham Industry Conference will take place on Wednesday 6th November 2024 at The Manor House Hotel and Spa, West Auckland
Join us to hear about the latest regional and national updates, along with future trends within the visitor economy including AI and its application for the... tourism industry, and the latest sustainable food and drink initiatives.

Partners, check your inbox for your invitation 📩

County Durham’s network of Changing Places toilets has expanded, making it easier for people with disabilities and their carers to plan and enjoy days out.

Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will hear how the local authority applied for two rounds of funding from the Ministry ...of Housing, Communities and Local Government to increase provision in the county.

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https://www.visitcountydurham.org/news/new-changing-places-toilets-help-increase-accessibility-in-county-durham/

In early September Janet Reeder and her dog Peppa made the journey north to experience Dog Friendly Durham.
They spent two days enjoying Durham City then headed to the Durham Dales. Janet is writing two articles for The Glossy Magazine which is printed and distributed around the North West ...and online.
Thanks to The Kingslodge Inn , Raby Castle, Park and Gardens , Hotel Indigo Durham and Prince Bishop River Cruiser for supporting the visit.