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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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Step Into Stories at Beamish Museum This Summer

14 Jul 2026

Immerse yourselves in stories from the past during the Summer of Fun event, from 18th July to 31st August 2026 at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. Choose from […]

Visit County Durham

Durham artist marks Visit County Durham's 20th anniversary

10 Jul 2026

County Durham artist and poet Lizzie Lovejoy unveiled a specially commissioned artwork and poem at Visit County Durham's annual Summer Garden Party last week, as part of celebrations to mark the organisation's 20th anniversary. […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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...

Industry

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 […]

Visit County Durham

Visit County Durham supports media spotlight to North East England

25 Jun 2026

Visit County Durham helped showcase North East England to more than 200 leading travel journalists, influencers and tourism professionals as Media Getaway 2026 came to the region for the first time earlier this month. The three-day […]

Industry

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 […]