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Beamish brings museum experience to Durham city centre in pop-up emporium
19 Jul 2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is bringing a flavour of the award-winning museum to Durham city centre with the opening of a pop-up emporium. The Beamish Emporium, which […]
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The Bowes Museum’s Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and LS Lowry exhibition
18 Jul 2024
Newly discovered Cornish self-portrait will also now feature in this major exhibition by two extraordinary storytellers of everyday life, who showcase the north through different lenses Over 50 paintings, drawings […]
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Green Tourism opportunity
17 Jul 2024
Boost your business and contribute to the sustainable regeneration of North East England with fully funded Green Tourism membership for the first year and 50% and 25% discounts in the […]
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Kynren kicks off summer season with a successful preview night
16 Jul 2024
In eager anticipation of the start of its summer season, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England hosted its preview night, inviting friends and family of the 1,000 strong cast […]
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Beamish named region’s most visited attraction and among top nationally
15 Jul 2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been named the North East’s most visited attraction and among the top in the country, in a new VisitEngland report. The museum’s […]
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Curtain comes down on Durham Brass Festival 2024
15 Jul 2024
World Heritage Site Durham Cathedral, care homes, schools, market places, parks and all manner of other venues. All have resonated with the joyous sounds of live music, singing, chat and […]
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Auckland Castle, Auckland Tower and Faith Museum named amongst best buildings in the UK
15 Jul 2024
Auckland Castle, Auckland Tower and the Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, have been named amongst the UK’s best new buildings in this year’s RIBA National Awards. The RIBA’s […]
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Viking invasion hits Bishop Auckland ahead of Kynren 2024 show
12 Jul 2024
Full of sparks, sword fights and sheep, Kynren’s cast and crew is putting together the finishing touches at its pre-show entertainment experience for its 2024 season. Audiences at this year’s […]
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Locomotion will host a spectacular six-week summer festival, including a four-week visit from iconic locomotive Flying Scotsman.
12 Jul 2024
Locomotion will host a spectacular six-week summer festival, including a four-week visit from iconic locomotive Flying Scotsman. Summer at Locomotion will take place from 20 July to 1 September, with […]
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1950s cinema and shops now open at Beamish Museum
8 Jul 2024
A 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store have opened to visitors at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North today (6th July). The new 1950s Town exhibits […]
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Warriors prepare for battle during Kynren rehearsals in County Durham
4 Jul 2024
Kynren’s cast and crew have been training with the show’s experienced choreographers to master the art of war ahead of the first show on Saturday 27th July. Volunteers involved in combat […]
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Visitor Ready
3 Jul 2024
VisitEngland and The AA have launched Visitor Ready which empowers you to showcase your commitment to compliance with core standards, to assure customers you have the necessary checks in place. […]
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Green Tourism Workshop
3 Jul 2024
Green Tourism and Destination North East England are hosting a Green Tourism Business Engagement Webinar for all visitor economy, meetings and events businesses in the region on Tuesday 16th July […]
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Traders announced for Seaham Food Festival
3 Jul 2024
From loaded mac and cheese, Mediterranean mezze, to creamy cheesecakes and sweet treats, the traders have been announced for Seaham Food Festival. Durham County Council has confirmed that more than 120 […]
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Tourism awards masterclass
26 Jun 2024
We are pleased to offer businesses looking to submit an application to the Tourism Awards 2025 the chance to hear from tourism expert Nell Barrington at a FREE online application […]
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