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Specialist markets to launch across County Durham

4 Sep 2024

A series of specialist markets is set to launch across County Durham, thanks to funding from the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund that provides pride in place by investing in communities across the UK. Durham County Council has partnered with social enterprise Baccanalia to organise...

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Sara Davies and family enjoy 2,000 years of English history at Kynren

2 Sep 2024

After drawing in thousands of spectators throughout the summer, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England welcomed a very special guest to one of its eight performances. Dragon’s Den star and entrepreneur Sara Davies MBE visited the multi-award-winning live action outdoor theatre spectacular to film for...

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11 million Brits planning a holiday at home this August Bank Holiday, brining estimated £3.1 billion economic boost

21 Aug 2024

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 11 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £3.1 billion boost to the economy. The figures show an increase of 1.3 million on last...

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Chester-le-EATS Food, Drink and Music Festival announces epic line-up

19 Aug 2024

Organisers of Chester-le-EATS have announced the line-up for the event – which promises to be a “flavour fiesta” for visitors. The event will return to Seat Unique Riverside, in Chester-le-Street, on October 5th and 6th featuring a jam-packed line-up of the region’s best street food traders...

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A glittering event to sparkle throughout Raby Castle's grounds this autumn

16 Aug 2024

A glittering experience is set to arrive in the North East this autumn as Raby Castle, Park and Gardens launches an extravaganza of light, music and storytelling. The Glittering North will be a celebration of the region’s Norse and Viking heritage, weaving together tales of folklore and myth,...

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Durham Restaurant Week returns from 23 to 30 August

15 Aug 2024

Durham Restaurant Week will return from August 23 to 30 – and visitors can get their teeth stuck into plenty of cheap deals. 40 venues across the city have signed up for the event, offering diners £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25 meal deals - as well as a variety of other offers which have...

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The Bowes Museum’s massive Canalettos has gone on show in a prestigious international touring exhibition that connects Durham and Japan.

13 Aug 2024

Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice will return to the Museum in summer 2025. One of The Bowes Museum’s most loved and best-known paintings has gone on view in a prestigious international touring exhibition in Japan alongside others from galleries and museums around the UK. Regatta on the...

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Durham Fringe Festival sees record visitor numbers over five days

6 Aug 2024

Durham Fringe Festival 2024, with its distinctive stretch-tent marquee and mobile box office on Palace Green, has drawn to a close with record visitor numbers and record ticket sales. More than 120 volunteers and 90 different artists and companies took part with 250 performances across...

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Brits struggling to afford price of foreign holidays turn to UK getaways

5 Aug 2024

Two-thirds of Brits (66%) are struggling to afford the price of a foreign holiday this year and are instead turning to UK getaways this summer, according to new research revealed by TransPennine Express (TPE). The research found that a quarter of Brits (25%) have decided against a holiday abroad...

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Wave of success for Seaham Food Festival

5 Aug 2024

Thousands took a trip to the seaside to enjoy some fun, sun, and the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals. People flocked to Seaham Food Festival this weekend for two days of food, family entertainment, and cooking demonstrations from some of the nation’s favourite chefs. The...

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Public Art Installation unveiled at Auckland Tower

1 Aug 2024

A major outdoor art installation, inspired by England’s oldest stained-glass windows, has been unveiled on the exterior of Auckland Tower in Bishop Auckland. Following a nationwide and rigorous selection process, the installation has been created by Bristol-based artist and...

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Tourism awards

31 Jul 2024

If you run a tourism, hospitality or leisure business - make sure you're in the running for the Destination North East England Tourism Awards! These prestigious awards celebrate everything from the best pubs and bars in the area to the most accessible, inclusive or sustainable places to visit. The...

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Disability confident

31 Jul 2024

A new Disability Confident guide has been published by the Department for Work and Pensions, to help business managers recruit, retain and foster the progression of disabled people in the workplace. Find out how to get the most from the Disability Confident scheme, boost disability employment and...

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North East England leads the way with Interactive 3D virtual tours &inclusivity training

29 Jul 2024

Visitors heading to some of the region’s top tourist spots can now feel safe, welcomed and included before they even arrive thanks to groundbreaking, interactive 3D photography and pioneering inclusivity training designed to break down barriers to access for everyone. Destination North East...

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Peace Doves artwork arrives in Durham Cathedral

26 Jul 2024

Visitors to Durham Cathedral this summer can experience a brand new immersive artwork as a canopy of paper doves is suspended in the cathedral's Nave. Peace Doves, a mass-participation artwork by Peter Walker, has taken centre stage in the Nave of the cathedral today (Friday 26 July). The...