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Durham Champions come together at Auckland Tower

30 Apr 2026

Our Durham Story continues to gain momentum as partners from across the county gathered for the fourth Durham Champions meeting at Auckland Tower. The event, which took place on Wednesday, 29 April, brought together ambassadors committed to sharing the Durham Story, in an exciting new...

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County continues partnership with Durham’s first professional women’s cricket team

30 Apr 2026

Showcasing our shared passion and determination, a successful partnership between the county and Durham’s first professional women’s cricket team continues in 2026. As part of this ongoing collaboration, the county’s new place brand, ‘Our Durham Story’, will work in partnership with the...

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Visit County Durham Launches Dedicated Travel Trade Brochure

24 Apr 2026

Visit County Durham has launched its first dedicated Travel Trade brochure, created to support and inspire coach and tour operators, travel agents, and group travel organisers. Designed specifically for travel trade partners, the brochure brings together...

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Latest edition of the Durham Pocket Guide published

7 Apr 2026

The 2026 edition of the official visitor guide for the county, the Durham Pocket Guide, is now being distributed across the county, offering visitors and residents alike inspiring information to help them make the most of their time in the county. The guide showcases outstanding...

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County Durham to feature in BBC Two’s Pilgrimage programme this Easter

31 Mar 2026

County Durham is set to take centre stage this Easter weekend as it features in the latest series of the popular BBC Two programme, Pilgrimage. The new series, Pilgrimage: The Road Through the North, begins on Easter Sunday at 9pm on BBC Two, with further episodes airing on...

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North East tourism stars take centre stage as voting opens in national tourism superstar competition

10 Feb 2026

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open. 87-year-old Jimmy Nicol, a volunteer guide at Raby Castle, is one of just ten...

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2025: Year in Search

5 Feb 2026

We take a look back on what visitors searched for and looked at throughout 2025 on thisisdurham.com, the county’s official tourism website. January The year opened with strong destination-led searches, with ‘Durham’ and ‘Things to do in Durham’ leading the way as people planned winter...

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

4 Feb 2026

As we begin 2026, Durham’s visitor economy is well positioned for continued growth. Ambition, collaboration and a clear strategic direction provide a solid platform as we move forward and build on recent success. Durham’s position as a compelling and competitive destination continues to be...

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Visit County Durham Connects with Group Trade at the Excursions Show

30 Jan 2026

Visit County Durham was delighted to attend the 2026 Excursions Show, the UK’s longest running and most influential group travel exhibition, bringing together tour operators, coach organisers and destination partners from across the country. Promoting the county’s group friendly...

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Durham Champions gather to hear county success stories

22 Jan 2026

Over 50 businesses, organisations and individuals from across County Durham came together this week for the third Durham Champions meeting. This county-wide network of people who are passionate about the place and want to see it thrive, heard inspiring talks from Kate Culverhouse, Community...

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Full steam ahead as Visit County Durham and Tees Valley join forces to celebrate the enduring legacy of 200 years of railway innovation

22 Jan 2026

Visit County Durham is once again partnering with Visit Tees Valley, building on the success of the landmark S&DR200 celebrations and continuing the journey to showcase the region’s world-changing railway heritage. 2026 is set to be another busy and exciting year for Visit County Durham as it...

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National campaign encourages holidaymakers to make Durham their Next Stop

29 Oct 2025

Visit County Durham has launched a major national destination marketing campaign to inspire consumers to make Durham their next stop for a staycation, positioning the county as a must-visit destination for UK holidaymakers.

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Durham food and drink producers given the chance to showcase their goods in Westminster

7 Oct 2025

Food and drink producers from across the county are being offered a unique opportunity to take centre stage in Westminster in January, thanks to an exciting new initiative from North East rail operator Lumo. In celebration of British Food Fortnight, Lumo is partnering with Food & Drink North...

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World Tourism Day 2025

26 Sep 2025

This World Tourism Day, (27 September) the spotlight is on Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, highlighting tourism’s critical role not just as an economic driver, but as a catalyst for social progress, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship. Tourism today faces a pivotal...

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Durham on a winning streak as the county scoops a host of national awards and international recognition

2 Jul 2025

It has been a winning week for County Durham as the county picked up a collection of prestigious awards recognising the world class visitor offer, and the work, creativity and commitment of visitor economy businesses across the county. The spotlight was on Beamish, The Living Museum of The...