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Destination Regenerative

4 Sep 2024

Join Destination North East England, Net Zero North East England and the North East Combined Authority at Newcastle Cathedral on Monday at 5pm for the launch of our Regenerative Visitor Economy Framework. Statistics from Booking.com show that 75% of travellers want to travel more sustainably and...

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Specialist markets to launch across County Durham

4 Sep 2024

A series of specialist markets is set to launch across County Durham, thanks to funding from the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund that provides pride in place by investing in communities across the UK. Durham County Council has partnered with social enterprise Baccanalia to organise...

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Sara Davies and family enjoy 2,000 years of English history at Kynren

2 Sep 2024

After drawing in thousands of spectators throughout the summer, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England welcomed a very special guest to one of its eight performances. Dragon’s Den star and entrepreneur Sara Davies MBE visited the multi-award-winning live action outdoor theatre spectacular to film for...

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11 million Brits planning a holiday at home this August Bank Holiday, brining estimated £3.1 billion economic boost

21 Aug 2024

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 11 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £3.1 billion boost to the economy. The figures show an increase of 1.3 million on last...

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Chester-le-EATS Food, Drink and Music Festival announces epic line-up

19 Aug 2024

Organisers of Chester-le-EATS have announced the line-up for the event – which promises to be a “flavour fiesta” for visitors. The event will return to Seat Unique Riverside, in Chester-le-Street, on October 5th and 6th featuring a jam-packed line-up of the region’s best street food traders...

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A glittering event to sparkle throughout Raby Castle's grounds this autumn

16 Aug 2024

A glittering experience is set to arrive in the North East this autumn as Raby Castle, Park and Gardens launches an extravaganza of light, music and storytelling. The Glittering North will be a celebration of the region’s Norse and Viking heritage, weaving together tales of folklore and myth,...

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Durham Restaurant Week returns from 23 to 30 August

15 Aug 2024

Durham Restaurant Week will return from August 23 to 30 – and visitors can get their teeth stuck into plenty of cheap deals. 40 venues across the city have signed up for the event, offering diners £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25 meal deals - as well as a variety of other offers which have...

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Durham City is officially 'Coach Friendly'

13 Aug 2024

Durham City has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the city’s commitment to coach tourism. The award was presented to Cllr Elizabeth Scott, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and partnerships. Durham...

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The Bowes Museum’s massive Canalettos has gone on show in a prestigious international touring exhibition that connects Durham and Japan.

13 Aug 2024

Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice will return to the Museum in summer 2025. One of The Bowes Museum’s most loved and best-known paintings has gone on view in a prestigious international touring exhibition in Japan alongside others from galleries and museums around the UK. Regatta on the...

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Latest group of Welcome to Durham ambassadors created

8 Aug 2024

Visit County Durham has recently created its latest group of Durham Ambassadors after they completed the popular Welcome to Durham qualification. During the one-day course, which took place in June at The Oriental Museum in Durham City, the group looked at a whole host of skills that are essential...

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Durham Fringe Festival sees record visitor numbers over five days

6 Aug 2024

Durham Fringe Festival 2024, with its distinctive stretch-tent marquee and mobile box office on Palace Green, has drawn to a close with record visitor numbers and record ticket sales. More than 120 volunteers and 90 different artists and companies took part with 250 performances across...

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Brits struggling to afford price of foreign holidays turn to UK getaways

5 Aug 2024

Two-thirds of Brits (66%) are struggling to afford the price of a foreign holiday this year and are instead turning to UK getaways this summer, according to new research revealed by TransPennine Express (TPE). The research found that a quarter of Brits (25%) have decided against a holiday abroad...

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Wave of success for Seaham Food Festival

5 Aug 2024

Thousands took a trip to the seaside to enjoy some fun, sun, and the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals. People flocked to Seaham Food Festival this weekend for two days of food, family entertainment, and cooking demonstrations from some of the nation’s favourite chefs. The...

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Public Art Installation unveiled at Auckland Tower

1 Aug 2024

A major outdoor art installation, inspired by England’s oldest stained-glass windows, has been unveiled on the exterior of Auckland Tower in Bishop Auckland. Following a nationwide and rigorous selection process, the installation has been created by Bristol-based artist and...

Visit County Durham

New media centre

31 Jul 2024

Visit County Durham's new online media centre is now live. Inside the media centre you'll find key photography and videography featuring the county's many amazing attractions, accommodation, food and drink experiences, things to do and more! All these assets can be used in your own promotional...