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Astronomy courses

5 Oct 2022

Visit County Durham Supplier Partner Star Safaris has launched two new online astronomy courses aimed at businesses. The 'Star Ranger' certification is designed to train people with no knowledge of the night sky in how to run outdoor guided experiences. The 'Star Base' accreditation is for small...

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Tourism Sentiment Report

5 Oct 2022

The Visit County Durham commissioned Tourism Sentiment report for September is now available, providing valuable insights for the county's tourism businesses. The score measures Durham's ability to generate positive word of mouth about our tourism offer through online conversations. This month, the...

Industry

Hotel makes treats a priority for its club members

4 Oct 2022

A top North East hotel has unveiled the latest tranche of treats for those signed up to its Priority Club. 600-year-old Lumley Castle Hotel, at Chester-le-Street, launched the free-to-join membership scheme – which gives access to special offers and early bird event invitations - earlier this...

Industry

Discover unique and exciting jobs at Beamish Museum

3 Oct 2022

Step back in time and become immersed in North East history with exciting new jobs at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. From an Edwardian Engager to a fish fryer, a range of unique roles are being advertised at the award-winning County Durham museum, including in The 1900s Town, new 1950s...

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Master Chef of Great Britain launches new menu at Lumley Castle

30 Sep 2022

The elite head chef at one of the North East’s most renowned hotels is showcasing his skill and experience with a new, fine dining menu. Jim Hall, recently awarded the prestigious Master Chef of Great Britain title, leads the catering team at historic Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, Co...

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Raby Estates announces high connectivity broadband for Upper Teesdale

30 Sep 2022

Raby Estates has announced that householders and businesses across the whole of Upper Teesdale will have the benefit of ultrafast broadband from the autumn. A programme to bring high connectivity broadband to over 50 tenants of the estate and other neighbouring properties is being rolled out over...

Industry

Touch Stay update

28 Sep 2022

Over the summer, VCD Supplier Partner Touch Stay has added Hostaway and enhanced existing integrations with OwnerRez and BookingSync to further facilitate the ease with which accommodation providers can effectively communicate with guests - an integration with Anytime Booking is in the works. Touch...

Industry

Tourism forum

28 Sep 2022

The North Pennines AONB Partnership will be holding their annual tourism forum on 13th October at Melmerby Village Hall, Cumbria asking: 'Is a regenerative approach the way forward for the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and UNESCO Global Geopark? And if so - what does it...

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Last chance to apply

28 Sep 2022

The deadline for the North East England Tourism Awards 2023 is tomorrow at 5pm. If you've started an application, make sure you complete it by the deadline. If you're still thinking about entering, don't hesitate, enter today! The awards are free to enter and if shortlisted, your business can...

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Campaign partner opportunity

28 Sep 2022

Visit County Durham's latest national marketing campaign is about to get underway, providing excellent cost effective promotional opportunities for our partners. The 'Memorable Moments' campaign will showcase the experiences that can be had in the county during Autumn, Winter and Spring, and...

Industry

New after dark Halloween trail to open at Raby's popular woodland play area

28 Sep 2022

A new after dark twilight trail will be opening for the first time at the woodland adventure playground The Plotters’ Forest, for Halloween. As the sun sets, the trail at Raby Castle’s adventure playground – which is woven within its Christmas Tree plantation – will come alive in a...

Industry

Aged miners’ homes underway in Beamish’s 1950s Town

26 Sep 2022

Work is underway at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North on a replica of aged miners’ homes that will provide a space for people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions. Dedication stones have been unveiled on the replicas of the aged miners’ homes from Marsden Road, in...

Industry

Durham Cathedral’s interior is set to be transformed with light and sound this October

22 Sep 2022

Durham Cathedral is set to be transformed with dazzling sound and light this October as Life by artists Luxmuralis comes to the North East for the first time. This autumn, visitors can experience Durham Cathedral in a whole new light as from 6.45pm every evening, between 12-16 October, the...

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Purple Tuesday 2022

22 Sep 2022

VisitEngland and VisitScotland are the official tourism sector partners for Purple Tuesday 2022, which will take place on 1st November. Purple Tuesday is a national initiative that helps businesses to improve the experience for their disabled customers, culminating in a celebration in November...

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Dark skies workshop

22 Sep 2022

Visit County Durham is offering a Dark Skies workshop to help businesses make the most of this growing market. The workshop will be split into two sessions. The first on Wednesday 16th November 10am-1pm at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, will cover information about Dark Skies in County Durham, why they...