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Visit County Durham hosts VisitBritain chief executive for county showcase

7 Apr 2026

Visit County Durham was delighted to host a visit from Patricia Yates last week, Chief Executive Officer of VisitBritain/VisitEngland. Following significant investment in the county’s visitor economy in recent years, through new and enhanced attractions and accommodation, and with even more yet...

Visit County Durham delivers successful North East showcase at national travel trade show

30 Mar 2026

Visit County Durham led a delegation at the British Tourism and Travel Show, held in Birmingham earlier this month, showcasing the region to group travel organisers, tour and coach operators, on the first ever Destination North East England stand. The event, the UK’s leading group travel...

Visit County Durham connects with travel media at VisitEngland PR event

26 Mar 2026

Visit County Durham showcased the county’s latest tourism stories to national travel media at a VisitEngland PR networking event in London. The event took place at The Hoxton Southwark, bringing together destinations from across England with leading travel and lifestyle...

Local Stories, National Growth: Driving Durham’s Visitor Economy Forward

23 Mar 2026

As we come to the end of English Tourism Week 2026, I’d like to reflect on the importance of the annual event and how it provides an key opportunity to celebrate the value of our visitor economy and the role it plays in supporting jobs, businesses and communities across the county.

Visit County Durham and TransPennine Express Highlight Sustainable ‘City Plus’ Break

12 Mar 2026

Visit County Durham has partnered with TransPennine Express to welcome leading travel influencer Jackie Todd to Durham for a ‘city plus’ visit to showcase attractions and accommodation, as well as sustainable ways to get around the county. Travelling to the North East by rail, Jackie...

National campaign continues to showcase the county

12 Mar 2026

2026 is off to a great start for the national ‘Next Stop, Durham’ destination marketing campaign, with high profile media activity showcasing the county as the ideal staycation. Targeting high impact locations for the campaign theme, and reaching consumers in the right mindset, digital adverts...

Durham shortlisted for national group travel award for second year running

9 Mar 2026

Durham has once again been shortlisted in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards, with the destination named as a finalist for Best UK Destination 2026. The shortlist marks the second consecutive year Durham has been recognised in the prestigious national awards, which celebrate the best...

Durham showcased at world's largest travel trade event

9 Mar 2026

Visit County Durham, alongside Visit Northumberland and Destination North East England, recently showcased the region at ITB Berlin – the world’s largest travel trade event. Bringing together thousands of tourism professionals, media and buyers from across the globe, ITB provides a powerful...

Celebrating International Women's Day

6 Mar 2026

March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a chance to reflect on the remarkable feats of women, past and present, while also recognising the amazing women we encounter in our own personal and...

Vote for Durham

5 Mar 2026

Voting opens for 2026 Group Leisure & Travel Awards as Durham, Kynren and Beamish secure major nominations. Voting is now officially open for the 2026 Group Leisure & Travel Awards, the longest‑running and most prestigious awards programme celebrating the very best in group travel. Each...

Durham showcased at leading travel trade events

3 Mar 2026

Visit County Durham attended two key domestic travel trade events during February, promoting group-friendly attractions and accommodation to travel trade, coach and tour operators. The Coach Tourism Association Annual Workshop took place in Derry-Londonderry and attracted nearly 180 industry...

North East destinations join forces at leading European travel trade event

2 Mar 2026

From city to coast, harbour to heartland North East England offers a welcome and friendliness to visiting groups like no other destination in the UK. With more castles than any other region in England; two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and miles of stunning coastline, North East England has...

Visit County Durham and Visit Tees Valley join forces to promote active travel to European market

17 Feb 2026

Visit County Durham and Visit Tees Valley joined forces to showcase the very best of their joint walking and cycling offer on the international stage at one of Europe’s leading active travel events. Representatives from both organisations worked in...

What's New for 2026

3 Dec 2025

A number of exciting new openings and developments will be taking place across the county in 2026, further enhancing Durham’s offer, attracting new audiences and encouraging return visits. The Light Occupying the site of the former Durham Light Infantry Museum and Art Gallery building and its...

Durham Cricket partnership shortlisted for national award

20 Nov 2025

The inspiring partnership between the county’s new place brand, The Durham Story, and Durham Cricket’s first professional women’s team, has been recognised nationally after being named as a finalist in the ECB Business of Cricket Awards 2025. To ensure long-term success, Durham Cricket needed...