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Weardale Museum Celebrates 40th Anniversary with £750K Grants

20 Feb 2025

In May the Weardale Museum will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary and what better way to commence celebrations than to announce we have been awarded two substantial grants worth almost £750,000 which will enable our contractors to complete the renovation of former High House Methodist Chapel and...

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New collaboration seeks to attract French visitors to North East England

20 Feb 2025

Newcastle Airport and destination development partnership, Destination North East England have collaborated with Expedia Group on a new campaign targeting visitors from France Capitalising on the new easyJet route between Paris and Newcastle, the digital campaign aims to drive flight bookings, and...

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More chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival

19 Feb 2025

The full line up of celebrity chefs for Bishop Auckland Food Festival has now been confirmed, as organisers announce who will be appearing on Sunday. County Durham’s biggest food festival returns to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April, for two days of sizzling street food,...

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VisitBritain publishes inbound tourism forecast for 2025

18 Feb 2025

VisitBritain has today, 18 February, published its inbound tourism forecast for 2025, showing that international visits overall and visitor spending to the UK are set to increase on 2024 levels, although with varying rates of growth from across its major inbound markets. VisitBritain’s overall...

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Voting open for North East representative at VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar Award

14 Feb 2025

Kynren’s head of volunteer casting and engagement is flying the flag for the North East in VisitEngland’s national tourism superstar award – and voting is now open. Wendy Wilshere is one of ten finalists in the prestigious national competition which celebrates the dedication and passion of...

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Stick Man returns to Hamsterley Forest for a family adventure trail

13 Feb 2025

Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley. From February 2025 to January 2026, Hamsterley is hosting specially designed Stick Man activity trails,...

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Councillors agree next step in major development plan

13 Feb 2025

The potential for thousands of new jobs in County Durham has moved a step closer, after senior councillors agreed to progress to the next stage in a development plan. Durham County Council’s Cabinet has agreed to take the next step in its procurement process, in its plans to develop land at...

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A pit disaster commemoration, restored on TV’s The Repair Shop, donated to Beamish Museum

13 Feb 2025

A mining disaster commemorative serviette, restored on TV show The Repair Shop, has been donated to Beamish Museum’s collection ahead of the anniversary of the tragedy. The West Stanley Pit Disaster on 16th February 1909, claimed the lives of 168 men and boys. The commemorative serviette, made...

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TXGB and Stay in a Pub

12 Feb 2025

TXGB has announced a new partnership with the UK's largest pub accommodation membership organisation, Stay in a Pub. Using this connectivity, pubs and inns with accommodation can now easily and efficiently connect to Stay in a Pub (membership required), extending their online visibility and opening...

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Annual Enterprise Day

12 Feb 2025

Our Strategic Partner New College Durham (NCD) are holding their annual Enterprise Day on the 17th March. The day consists of Business, Travel and Tourism students getting the opportunity to meet industry experts and attend three short workshops. NCD are looking for people to be involved with...

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Kynren announces its new time travelling theme park

12 Feb 2025

The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England have unveiled their most ambitious and exciting project to date: a brand-new historical theme park, Kynren – The Storied Lands. Set to open in summer 2026, subject to final planning approval, The Storied Lands will be a spectacular...

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Into The Light Place Partnership to Open New Mentorship Scheme

12 Feb 2025

Into the Light’s skills hub, hosted by Beamish Museum, to increase opportunities in the creative and cultural sector is looking for mentors who would like to get involved. The County Durham Creative and Cultural Skills Hub is part of the county-wide Into the Light programme, which aims to...

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17 Arts & Culture Leaders Selected for Leadership Development Opportunityin County Durham

11 Feb 2025

The Bowes Museum is excited to announce the 17 dynamic individuals selected to DurhamCreative Community Fellows, a free and innovative learning experience for people driving positivechange in County Durham through arts and culture projects. The programme is delivered inpartnership with Derby...

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S&DR200 festival launches with All Change, a spectacular open-air live performance and drone show

11 Feb 2025

The S&DR200 festival will launch with All Change, a spectacular open-air event in Bishop Auckland combining dazzling projections, drones and up to 100 live performers bringing history to life, on Saturday 29 March 2025. The nine-month S&DR200 international festival, running from March to...

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New team appointed to manage the walled gardens at Raby Castle - a must visit for 2025

10 Feb 2025

Creative gardener and artist Becky Crowley has been appointed as Raby Castle, Park and Garden’s assistant head gardener in the remodelled 18th century Walled Gardens. The revitalised 300-year-old Walled Gardens, which feature three different gardens encased within the historic brick walls,...