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Travel Trade

12 Jan 2024

Join Destination North East England for an informal introduction to our new travel trade programme on Thursday 18th January from 10am. The session offers insights and information on how to get involved in upcoming travel trade activity. This online session is geared especially towards businesses in...

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Durham Restaurant Week returns this month

9 Jan 2024

It’s back. Durham BID has announced that Durham Restaurant Week will return from January 26th to February 2nd. More than 30 venues across the city have signed up for the event, offering foodies £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25 meal deals - as well as a variety of other offers which have been...

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Raby Castle celebrates its equine past as work commences on 18th century coach house and stables

8 Jan 2024

Restoration work is underway on the 18th century Coach House and Stables at Raby Castle, a key part of ‘The Rising’ development, the ambitious project to restore historic buildings to create a unique new visitor experience for 2024. The prominent Grade II* listed Coach House and Stables reflect...

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Major funding boost for County Durham’s culture and regeneration programme

5 Jan 2024

A programme of world-class events, skills development and community-led activities has received a £1.25million Place Partnership award from Arts Council England through the National Lottery. Durham County Council submitted the bid on behalf of a consortium of the council, the Culture Durham...

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Durham condiment makes regional return

5 Jan 2024

Mustard is once again being made in Durham – where it was first invented – and makers are looking to collaborate on the colourful condiment.

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Discover Exciting Job Opportunities at Beamish Museum Jobs Fair

5 Jan 2024

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and passionate people to join the team as it prepares for an exciting year ahead. The County Durham open air museum has announced a number of exciting new job opportunities including in The 1900s Town, The 1900s Pit...

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Take a Seat in Beamish Museum’s 1950s Cinema

15 Dec 2023

Beamish buffs and film fanatics are being offered an exclusive opportunity to Take a Seat in the museum’s 1950s cinema which is due to open in 2024. The County Durham open air museum is building a recreation of The Grand from Ryhope in Sunderland and people are being given the unique opportunity...

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Flying Scotsman to Visit Locomotion this Christmas

15 Dec 2023

Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham is set to host a special visit from world famous locomotive Flying Scotsman this Christmas to celebrate the locomotive’s 100th birthday. Flying Scotsman will visit the museum from 16 December 2023 – 7 January 2024 and will give people their last chance to...

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WANTED: Traders for next year’s Seaham Food Festival

5 Dec 2023

Applications are open for traders interested in taking a stall at next year’s Seaham Food Festival. Durham County Council has confirmed the event will return to the town on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August 2024. More than 120 traders set up stalls at this year’s event, selling everything from...

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VisitEngland launches new accessibility toolkit for tourism businesses

5 Dec 2023

VisitEngland has today 30 November launched its new 'Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses' in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing accessible buildings, employing disabled people and creating quality accessibility...

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Durham’s Fine Dining Restaurant Faru Is Named A Michelin Favourite

30 Nov 2023

Durham’s fine dining restaurant Faru has been named as a Michelin favourite. The restaurant, on Silver Street, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors’ Favourite New Restaurants, which was published on the Michelin Guide’s website today. Owners Jake and Laura Siddle – former...

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Methodist Tapestries project

29 Nov 2023

Tell your guests and visitors about the latest Methodist Tapestries Collection Exhibition being held on 9th December between 11am and 4pm at the Chapel of St Mary the Less, St John's College, Durham City. The tapestries project, co-ordinated by Weardale Museum, features local, regional, national...

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Skills Survey extension

29 Nov 2023

The Destination North East England commissioned Skills Survey has been extended to Thursday 7th December. It is important that businesses across the region take part to help us gain a better understanding of the complex issues and challenges relating to workforce recruitment and retention. The...

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Small Business Saturday

29 Nov 2023

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities. This year, the day itself takes place on 2nd December, but the campaign aims to have a lasting...

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Bishop Auckland Shines Bright as AGLOW Opens to Visitors

21 Nov 2023

Auckland Castle’s first large-scale Christmas event opens to the public on Wednesday 22nd November, dazzling visitors to the County Durham destination and kicking off the festive season in fabulous style. Open until 31st December 2023 (excluding Christmas Day) AGLOW is one of the largest...