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Welcome to Visit County Durham - the tourism management agency for County Durham which works on behalf of businesses and public agencies to support the growth and development of the county's visitor economy.
Visit County Durham has strategic responsibility for tourism and performs the functions of destination management and marketing in the county.
Many others are involved in delivering a vibrant visitor economy, one organisation cannot do it alone, which is why we are a partnership.
Planning a trip? Visit the official tourism website >
Durham Business Recovery Grant final call
The Durham Business Recovery Grant will close to new applications on 30 April 2021.
Online cultural experiences survey
Visit County Durham is partnering with the University of the Arts London in a national study, to understand how people are engaging with online cultural experiences that would normally be enjoyed outside the home.
Free parking after 2pm at council car parks
Motorists are being reminded that they can now take advantage of free afternoon parking at many car parks across the county.
Visit County Durham's recovery marketing campaign
Experiences that are bookable online via the county’s official tourism website thisisdurham.com can be part of an upcoming campaign.
Visit County Durham has launched a spring edition of its virtual fayre to support tourism businesses whilst many remain closed due to lockdown.
