Work to create a new cultural venue and tourist attraction in Durham City has reached an important milestone, with the main construction phase now complete.

Set to open this summer, The Light represents a major investment in creativity, culture and community. It will bring together art, ...history and science in exciting ways, providing a welcoming and engaging space where visitors will experience internationally significant exhibitions, created in partnership with leading national and global institutions. A Durham County Council venue, it will be a place for creativity and innovation to thrive, communities to gather, and artists to collaborate.

Read more here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/y6kuevaz

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. We offer standard, enhanced and strategic packages, providing you with the opportunity to promote your business effectively.
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Don't just take our word for it, take a look at some of our fantastic reviews here 👇
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If you would like to know more or sign up, you can contact us here 👇 https://www.visitcountydurham.org/partnership-overview/

Take a look at our Entering Awards Toolkit which will offer you advice and guidance, along with some hints and tips on how awards can benefit your business 👇
https://www.visitcountydurham.org/business-support-toolkits/

Having your event listed on This is Durham is valuable exposure to thousands of visitors to Durham.

If you have an event or an exhibition that you’d like us to include in our Week Ahead events listing guide you can submit this easily here 👇
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Last chance to vote!
Tour operators and group travel organisers are being encouraged to vote for Durham in the Group Leisure & Travel Magazine Awards 2026.
Durham is competing against some of the UK’s most popular locations, including London and Edinburgh for the title of Best UK ...Destination.
Alongside the overall destination nomination, some of the county’s top attractions have also made the shortlist, including Beamish Museum and Kynren.
From historic sites to stunning countryside, award-winning attractions and incredible group-friendly stays, Durham is the ideal destination for groups.

Please show your support and vote for Durham here 👇
https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/vote-for-durham

*Voting closes this Sunday 19 April.

📣 This week's Grapevine is out now, featuring a message from our Managing Director Michelle Gorman.
Read the latest about-
▪️ ALVA Reports Visitor Growth Across Leading Attractions
▪️ Great British Pub Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries
▪️ Become a Durham ...Champion and Help Shape Our County's Future
▪️ North East England Tourism Awards – Customer Journey Workshops in Durham

Find out more here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/bdzs7pub

Discover some amazing offers from our Supplier Partners....from FREE IT training with Official New College Durham to employee benefits with Optimus Mortgages Ltd

Take a closer look here 👇
https://www.visitcountydurham.org/supplier-offers/

Our Jobs & Skills section offers advice on how to recruit effectively, what training opportunities are available, along with best practice examples.

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https://www.visitcountydurham.org/recruitment-and.../

VCD Partners, could your business benefit from leaflet distribution through our Visitor Information Network? Get your literature in front of both visitors and residents alike at approximately 40 key locations across the county.

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