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Industry
Empire Consett to reopen to public
6 Sep 2024
The stage is set for Empire Consett to reopen next week following the completion of remedial works. The County Durham venue, which closed its doors to the public temporarily in […]
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Ten fascinating experiences to enjoy during Heritage Open Days 2024
6 Sep 2024
Behind the scenes tours, guided history walks, special train rides and free entry to some of the region’s most popular attractions – County Durham is all set for Heritage Open […]
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Going for Growth - Host & Stay announces Strategic Investment from Growth Partner to Accelerate Expansion and Innnovation
6 Sep 2024
Host & Stay are delighted to announce that Growth Partner, a consumer-specialist investment firm backed by HomeServe Founder Richard Harpin, has completed a significant £10.5 million investment in Host & […]
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Auckland Castle renamed Auckland Palace in celebration of major redevelopment milestone
6 Sep 2024
Auckland Castle, the historic residence of the Prince Bishops of Durham and cornerstone of The Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland, will now be known as Auckland Palace. This transition reflects […]
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Industry
DDP update
4 Sep 2024
A reminder that the next Destination Development Partnership update is being held online on Tuesday 10th September at the new time of 1:00pm. This month we'll be discussing bookable product, […]
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Industry
Public exhibition
4 Sep 2024
On Monday and Tuesday of next week, Forestry England is holding a public exhibition to unveil plans for new outdoor activities and experiences at Hamsterley Forest. An investment of £32.6 […]
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Awards deadline approaching
4 Sep 2024
Only two weeks to go before the closing date for this year's Destination North East England Tourism Awards. The Awards are a great way to shine a spotlight on your […]
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Destination Regenerative
4 Sep 2024
Join Destination North East England, Net Zero North East England and the North East Combined Authority at Newcastle Cathedral on Monday at 5pm for the launch of our Regenerative Visitor […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Durham City is officially 'Coach Friendly'
13 Aug 2024
Durham City has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the city’s commitment to coach tourism. The award was presented to Cllr Elizabeth Scott, […]
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