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Kynren celebrates a decade of spectacular shows!

9 Dec 2024

Following the success of its 2024 season, tickets are now on sale to experience Kynren – An Epic Tale of England in 2025. Bishop Auckland’s renowned live-action show is set to mark its 10th anniversary in 2025, with tickets now available for its milestone season. The County Durham...

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Industrial artwork celebrates past and future of Durham cultural attraction

9 Dec 2024

An industrial artwork at the heart of the DLI Museum and Art Gallery will serve as a unique time capsule celebrating the venue’s past and future. Durham County Council has commissioned local blacksmith artist Graeme Hopper to emboss an inscription onto a steel plate, which will form part of the...

Industry

Norwegian Airlines lands at Newcastle Airport with new flights to Copenhagen

9 Dec 2024

Newcastle Airport is delighted to welcome Norwegian Airlines to the North East, which will offer flights to Copenhagen from 2 May 2025. The airline, one of Europe's leading low-cost carriers, has confirmed today that it will operate twice-weekly flights to the Danish capital every Monday and...

Industry

Seaham Food Festival dates confirmed – trader applications open now

3 Dec 2024

Though the weather might be getting colder, organisers of one of the region’s biggest summer food festivals have announced dates for next year. Durham County Council has confirmed that Seaham Food Festival will return for 2025, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August. The festival welcomes thousands of...

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England's Historic Cities launch new travel trade itineraries and resource

28 Nov 2024

A new England Originals Travel Trade Guide, brought to you by England’s Historic Cities, has been launched this autumn. England’s Historic Cities is a consortium of 13 Historic Cities in England, including Bath, Cambridge, Canterbury, Carlisle, Chester, Durham, Greenwich, Lancaster,...

Industry

Save the Date

27 Nov 2024

Join us in celebrating the incredible and diverse tourism businesses in our region at the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards ceremony taking place on Thursday 20 March 2025 at Newcastle Civic Centre. We look forward to seeing you next March! Buy your tickets.

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Views on Bishop Auckland

27 Nov 2024

Residents and businesses are being asked to have their say on their feelings for and interactions with Bishop Auckland to help support its ongoing regeneration. Durham County Council has launched a consultation to gather views on how people who live or work in, or visit Bishop Auckland feel about...

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Town Hall Closure

27 Nov 2024

Durham Town Hall has closed until spring/summer next year as Durham County Council carries out essential repairs. Working with specialist heritage consultants and contractors, the restoration includes lime render to internal walls, improved drainage capacities, and modifications and repairs to the...

Visit County Durham

Next Stop Durham

27 Nov 2024

Visit County Durham's latest national marketing campaign 'Next Stop Durham' is underway. Running from autumn 2024 to spring 2025, the campaign aims to inspire those who have travelled through the county by rail or road, but never visited, to stay. Activity includes advertising on the London...

Industry

Host & Stay expands UK portfolio with acquisition of Peak Staycations and Peak Cottage Management

27 Nov 2024

Leading UK based short-term rental management company, Host & Stay, have announced another acquisition, with Peak Staycations and Peak Cottage Management joining their growing portfolio of over 1,500 exclusively managed properties. This marks the company’s fifth acquisition of 2024, further...

Industry

Durham’s Faru Restaurant scoops national award

26 Nov 2024

The team behind Durham’s Michelin-recommended restaurant is celebrating after winning a national award. Durham's Faru was voted Front of House Team of the Year at The Staff Canteen Awards and owners Laura and Jake Siddle say they are delighted with the accolade. Faru was the only restaurant from...

Industry

First look: Bishop Auckland's Aglow lights up for festive season

25 Nov 2024

The first visitors to Auckland Palace’s illuminated outdoor trail ALGOWwere dazzled by the new installations as the popular spectacle returns to Bishop Auckland for 2024. An updated route and five glittering new light displays illuminated the picturesque parkland, as well as the new...

Industry

Un-Belle-evable start to Gala Durham’s panto season

22 Nov 2024

Audiences have been transported into a world of magic, music and merriment as Gala Durham marks the start of the festive season. The Durham County Council venue has started its run of the un-Belle-evable Beauty and the Beast pantomime, offering a magical twist on the classic tale. Audiences...

Visit County Durham

Durham sees growth in group travel

21 Nov 2024

Group travel and the travel trade represent a key market for the county, with this segment often requiring accommodation and visiting multiple attractions during their stay. For over 10 years Visit County Durham has ran the Discover Durham groups and travel trade consortium, representing...

Industry

English Tourism Week

20 Nov 2024

The annual campaign to celebrate the English tourism sector, English Tourism Week, will return 14-23 March 2025. Led by VisitEngland, the campaign highlights to government and stakeholders the invaluable contributions the sector makes to the English economy, around £70.5 billion (GDP), while...