Visit County Durham
Visit County Durham (VCD) is the destination management organisation for County Durham and one of a portfolio of nationally supported, strategic, and high-performing accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnerships. We provide strong local leadership and governance, and are committed to the promotion, management, and development of County Durham as a great place to live, work, visit and do business.
Visit County Durham works in partnership locally, regionally, and nationally on shared priorities and targets. Our mission is to support and grow the visitor economy through robust destination management, strong stakeholder relationships and clear planning.
Our vision is to create the conditions for our residents, businesses, and the environment to benefit from sustainable growth in our visitor economy. By supporting and marketing our distinctive heritage, landscapes, culture and warm welcome, we will grow both day and overnight visits and make County Durham a compelling, global destination for tourism, culture, and business.
Destination performance
21.98m
(Visitors Annually)
Over 8m
(75 Attractions)
8%
(Overnight Stays)
14,069
(Jobs Within the Industry)
£1.49bn
(Annual Income)
Latest news
Step Inside Victorian Britain as New Immersive Adventure Opens at Kynren – The Storied Lands
28 Sep 2026
Atmospheric streets come alive with intriguing characters, hidden secrets and unfolding stories – placing visitors at the heart of the action Visitors will feel as though they have crossed into […]
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New County Durham restaurant Biedronka prepares to open its doors
25 Sep 2026
Former Restaurant Hjem head chef Marek Dziedzic is drawing on almost 20 years in professional kitchens to create a restaurant rooted in his Polish heritage A new restaurant bringing together […]
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County Durham coast featured in major VisitEngland campaign
24 Sep 2026
County Durham’s coast is being showcased as part of a major new VisitEngland campaign encouraging people to discover England’s coastal destinations this autumn and winter. The ‘All on England’s Coast’ […]
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Tall Tales Mysteries
Murder mystery company based in the North East with teams of actors working from Northumberland to South Yorkshire.If you want intrigue and mystery to draw customers new and old to […]
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Spotty Media
Spotty Media is a specialist hospitality digital marketing agency helping restaurants, bars, hotels, pubs, wedding venues and food-led brands increase visibility, drive bookings and build stronger customer demand across the […]
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Stelliferous Limited
Stelliferous Limited is a family-run event production company creating unforgettable live experiences across the South West and North East of England. We specialise in live music promotion, event management, and […]
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3D Virtual Spaces
Do you need a 3D Virtual Tour to market your business? 3D Virtual Spaces create multi-purpose, interactive digital solutions to promote your premises. 3D Virtual Spaces create bespoke 360 3D […]
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Visit County Durham latest
National staycation campaign delivers 11% boost to County Durham visitor spend
A national campaign encouraging visitors to make County Durham their next stop has contributed to an estimated 11 per cent increase in visitor spend, while inspiring more people to stay […]
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VCD Blog - A new chapter for tourism in North East England
The creation of Experience North East England (ENEE) is an important milestone for tourism across our region. It signals a shared ambition to raise the profile of North East England, […]
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Staycation campaign inspires consumers to holiday at home
The latest VisitBritain research shows that staycations are on the rise, fuelled by the uncertainty of overseas travel. 8 in 10 opted to holiday at home in 2025, generating £25.3m […]
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Partner Update July 2026
The latest bi-annual partner update is now available. This special 20th anniversary edition highlights Visit County Durham’s latest projects, results, and destination news. And as the destination management organisation celebrates two […]
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