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A message from Visit County Durham's Managing Director, Michelle Gorman

30 Apr 2025

Spring, is of course, a season of new beginnings, so it is very fitting that we are celebrating the launch of Durham Story - an exciting new approach to promoting the county. The place brand was recently unveiled to over 80 stakeholders who attended the launch event at Gala Durham. The event,...

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Durham Shortlisted!

30 Apr 2025

Durham has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025. The county was nominated for Best UK Destination by readers of Group Leisure and Travel magazine and subsequently voted on by tour operators and group travel organisers. T op attractions in the county have also...

Industry

Green Tourism Opportunity

30 Apr 2025

The deadline for visitor economy businesses to secure Green Tourism or Green Meetings certification has been extended until 30th June. Businesses that successfully submit for assessment by 30th June 2025 will receive extended fully funded membership until 30th June 2026 through Destination North...

Industry

International Visitor Spending

30 Apr 2025

Find out more about how international visitors spend their money in Britain. VisitBritain's latest research dashboard offers timely data and expert insights into spending behaviour at a national and local level. Using the interactive tool, you can compare month-by-month and year-on-year data and...

Industry

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025

29 Apr 2025

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been announced as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025, the world’s largest museum prize. Art Fund, the national charity for museums and galleries, annually shortlists five outstanding museums for Museum of the Year....

Industry

Regenerative Tourism Guide

23 Apr 2025

VisitEngland have launched the Regenerative Tourism Guide, a no-nonsense, easy-to-follow resource to help tourism businesses wherever they are on their regenerative sustainability journey. The guide supports businesses in identifying ways to act responsibly, as well as sharing their efforts to...

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Durham City Riverbanks

23 Apr 2025

Durham Wildlife Trust and Durham Cathedral are working together to understand how people use and enjoy the riverbanks in Durham City. By gathering information on how residents and visitors move through and feel about the areas of the riverbanks under the care of Durham Cathedral, the Trust,...

Industry

North East Tourism Structures

23 Apr 2025

On the 18 March, the North East Combined Authority hosted a full cabinet meeting which set out the proposed principles underpinning a new regional approach for the visitor economy, potential scope and functions required, and next steps for stakeholder engagement. As part of the consultation...

Industry

Crowds enjoy weekend full of flavour at Bishop Auckland Food Festival

22 Apr 2025

The spring sunshine added the perfect seasoning to a weekend full of food and family fun at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. Thousands of people flocked to Bishop Auckland town centre for the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals, for two days of entertainment, cookery...

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Spend a night at the museum as Beamish opens first self-catering cottages

11 Apr 2025

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is giving visitors a chance to spend a night at the museum with the launch of its first overnight accommodation. Guests can enjoy a trip back in time and stay in the Georgian-style holiday cottages, which are located in the County Durham museum’s stunning...

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The Pink Book

9 Apr 2025

VisitEngland has published the latest edition of its Pink Book outlining regulatory requirements for accommodation providers and attractions in England. 'The Pink Book: legislation for tourist accommodation and attractions' provides guidance for running an accommodation business or attraction on...

Industry

National Hotel Marketing Conference

9 Apr 2025

This year's National Hotel Marketing Conference, takes place on Thursday 1st May at the Hilton at St George's Park, the English FA Centre of Excellence. The conference programme and its 30 speakers on hotel marketing are featured at hotelmarketingconference.co.uk. All Visit County Durham Partners...

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Pennine Way Anniversary

9 Apr 2025

Visit County Durham is supporting the 60th anniversary of the Pennine Way, with the 24th April marking the official opening of England's first National Trail in 1965. If your business is located on or near the trail, utilise the anniversary in your own marketing activity. Our activity includes...

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Family Holiday Charity

9 Apr 2025

Family Holiday Charity helps disadvantaged families get time away together, often for the first time ever. The charity is looking for partners who can donate accommodation capacity to help them reach more families with a campaign launching later this year. If you're able to help, please get in...

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Chester-le-EATS Festival returns to Durham Cricket with an exciting new line-up

8 Apr 2025

Durham Cricket is thrilled to announce the return of the Chester-le-EATS Food, Drink, and Music Festival for its fourth consecutive year. Food and music lovers can firmly pencil Saturday, 27th, and Sunday, 28th September 2025 into their diaries as the event returns to the Banks Homes Riverside in...