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Durham Brass strikes the right chord as festival closes

20 Jul 2026

The last note has been played on a symphony of events at Durham Brass Festival. This week, the Durham County Council-run festival has filled all corners of County Durham with music, as brass bands descended to perform across its communities and venues. Celebrating 20 years of Durham Brass Festival,...

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Bishop's alive as The Auckland Project opens seven days a week for summer with new Discovery Day Pass

20 Jul 2026

Families can enjoy a full day exploring Bishop Auckland's heritage, art and culture for less than ever before this summer as The Auckland Project launches a new all-inclusive Discovery Day Pass and opens its attractions seven days a week. A new Discovery Day Pass, which launched on Saturday 11...

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Durham Cathedral launches first ever six day walking pilgrimage and retreat

16 Jul 2026

Durham Cathedral is inviting people to take part in a new six-day walking pilgrimage and retreat, marking the first time the Cathedral has offered an experience of this kind. Developed as part of the Cathedral’s growing work in pilgrimage, supporting its Vision 2033, the new retreat combines...

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Ushaw catering supervisor crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2026

9 Jul 2026

A member of staff renowned for his exceptional customer service, genuine warmth and dedication to visitors has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2026. Kyle Gregory, Catering Supervisor at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, secured the most public votes in the annual competition...

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Popular woodland adventure playground to increase in size

9 Jul 2026

A popular adventure playground will be increasing in size to provide families with more to discover. Almost as if stepping into Narnia, the trees will part to reveal the Hidden Forest, set across over an acre of magical woodland, where a secluded playscape is waiting for young adventurers to...

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Hidden garden immersive experience to launch for summer holidays at Raby

6 Jul 2026

An immersive Hidden Garden experience is heading to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for the summer. Following the popular Castle in Bloom installation, which has seen Raby Castle and the visitor buildings throughout its grounds transformed with breathtaking arrangements inspired by nature, families...

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City of Durham Show returns this September to celebrate local produce, craft, and community

3 Jul 2026

Durham gardeners, crafters, and bakers are urged to come together this September and celebrate the return of the City of Durham Show, a much-loved event that is being revived by a group of local residents. The City of Durham Show ran for at least 60 years, becoming a feature of the local calendar,...

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Bowie at The Bowes

1 Jul 2026

V&A announces national tour of highlights from David Bowie’s archive – travelling across the UK from November 2026. Today, the V&A and partner venues across the UK announce a landmark national tour celebrating the creativity and enduring cultural impact of David Bowie. Bringing together...

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Success of leisure complex at award-winning County Durham hotel leads to new opportunity for corporates

1 Jul 2026

The overwhelming success of the latest addition at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa has led to the launch of its first-ever corporate opportunity. Last year the award-winning hotel opened The Pin, a unique leisure facility which offers a 43 bay, two tier TopTracer driving range, bowling alley,...

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Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral with ‘Time’ this October

29 Jun 2026

This October, Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral, inviting visitors to step into Time, an immersive light and sound experience exploring humanity, history and imagination. Running from Wednesday 7 October to Sunday 11 October 2026, the internationally acclaimed artistic collaboration will once...

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VisitEngland calls on nation to celebrate England’s coast

25 Jun 2026

VisitEngland is calling on tourism businesses, destinations, industry partners and the public across England to showcase the importance of coastal tourism during a dedicated week from 29 June to 5 July. The ‘My coast has the most…’ campaign...

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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa takes top honour at prestigious awards

25 Jun 2026

THE ON-going investment and the continued rapid growth of a County Durham hotel has been recognised at one of the North East’s prestigious award ceremonies. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa beat off strong competition to take the title of Larger Business of the Year at the North East Chamber of...

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Amazing places to visit, dine, stay and experience encouraged to enter Tourism Awards

25 Jun 2026

With just over a month to go until entries close for the North East England Tourism Awards, visitor economy businesses from across the North East are being encouraged to enter before its too late. Celebrating the best hotels, eateries, attractions, camp sites, events, venues and more, the North...

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Opening date confirmed for The Light

23 Jun 2026

An opening date has been announced for Durham City’s latest cultural attraction, heralding the start of an exciting new chapter for art, history and innovation in the North East. Durham County Council has confirmed The Light will open its doors on Saturday 22 August, with visitors invited to...

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Exhibition explores impact of war on the home front

15 Jun 2026

A powerful new exhibition exploring how conflict has shaped the people and places of County Durham is now open. A Debt Beyond Words focuses on the experiences of those connected to the Durham Light Infantry (DLI), as well as examining the wider experience of war and its impact on families and...