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Durham coastal grasslands project successfully completed

20 May 2026

A project to restore coastal grasslands along the Durham Heritage Coast has been successfully completed. Led by Durham County Council and the Heritage Coast Partnership in collaboration with the National Trust and Durham Wildlife Trust, the £1 million project was funded by the government’s...

Industry

Diggerland Durham revealed as secret BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show location in exciting Big Weekend ticket giveaway

20 May 2026

United Kingdom - May 2026 - Diggerland Durham became the centre of national attention on 19th May 2026 after being revealed as the secret location for a live competition on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James, giving one lucky listener the chance to win tickets to the highly anticipated...

Industry

North East TV star brands County Durham tourist spot 'best museum on the planet'

20 May 2026

North East TV star Steph McGovern has hailed Beamish Museum as “the best museum on the planet” after enjoying another visit to the hugely popular County Durham attraction. The presenter, journalist and podcast host shared her praise for the open-air museum on social media over the weekend,...

Industry

County Durham cultural venue appoints new artistic director

20 May 2026

An experienced curator and producer has been appointed to lead a new cultural venue ahead of its opening this summer. Tony Guillan is the new artistic director of The Light, Durham County Council’s latest cultural venue and tourist attraction in Durham City. Bringing together contemporary art and...

Industry

A ticket to County Durham’s key attractions

18 May 2026

Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions. Durham County Council has commissioned the Durham Explorer to run on weekends and bank holidays between 23 May and 31 August this year. Each service will connect Durham City to a...

Industry

Dalton Park Enhances its Premium Fashion Line-Up with New Belstaff Store

11 May 2026

Dalton Park Outlet, the North East’s largest outlet shopping destination, is set to welcome leading British fashion brand, Belstaff in June. The announcement cements Dalton Park’s position as a premier shopping destination, offering a compelling mix of highly sought-after brands at unbeatable...

Industry

Opening date confirmed for Bishop Auckland Bus Station

8 May 2026

A brand-new bus station for Bishop Auckland is set to open this weekend. Durham County Council will officially open the new Bishop Auckland Bus Station to the public this Sunday, 10 May. Built on the site of the former station on Saddler Street, in the town centre, the new transport hub will be a...

Industry

Ramside Hall Climbs the Ranks with NCG 100 Resorts Recognition

8 May 2026

Ramside Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has firmly established itself among the UK’s leading golf and leisure destinations, securing its place in the prestigious NCG 100 Resorts list – a significant recognition of its continued rise, investment and...

Industry

Italian Restaurant Owners Bring New Café Experience to Durham Dales Centre

1 May 2026

Visitors to the Durham Dales Centre can look forward to a new Italian-inspired café, as a well-established family-run restaurant business prepares to open its latest venture at the popular Weardale destination. The new café is being launched by Admir Meshi, known as Alberto, and Arsen Shehu,...

Visit County Durham

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...

Visit County Durham

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...

Visit County Durham

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...

Industry

TEDxDurhamUniversity Returns to Durham with Inspiring Line-Up of Global Speakers

24 Apr 2026

Durham, United Kingdom – 2 May 2026 — TEDxDurhamUniversity is set to return on Saturday 2 May 2026 at Redhills Miners Hall, bringing together an exceptional line-up of speakers from academia, industry, and public life for an afternoon of ideas, innovation, and thought-provoking discussion....

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Top street bands lined up for Durham Brass Festival

24 Apr 2026

One of the region’s liveliest music festivals is bringing the party to the streets once again this summer and everyone is invited. Streets of Brass will return to Durham City on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July as part of Durham Brass Festival, a highlight of Durham County Council’s festival and...

Industry

St George’s Day celebrations across County Durham

20 Apr 2026

Celebrations are taking place across County Durham this week to mark St George’s Day. Durham County Council has organised a range of family-friendly activities to celebrate St George’s Day on Thursday (23 April). The day itself will be marked with a series of engaging activities designed to...