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Industry
Travel trade workshops
26 Jun 2024
Join travel industry expert, Mike Newman for FREE introductory workshops on how the travel trade can support the growth of your business. The workshops will take you through what it […]
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TXGB and Guestline
26 Jun 2024
TXGB is now available as part of the new Distribution Hub (extended channels) option within Guestline. Any Guestline businesses looking to connect to TXGB to drive direct sales from thisisdurham.com […]
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Auckland Castle hosts rare European masterpieces
25 Jun 2024
An intriguing new exhibition opening at Auckland Castle this summer will unveil rarely seen European masterpieces. From 6 July, paintings by Dutch and Flemish masters such as Rembrandt, David Teniers […]
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Beamish Museum prepares to open new 1950s and Georgian exhibits
24 Jun 2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is preparing to open its newest exhibits - a Georgian tavern and pottery, and 1950s cinema and shops, marking the culmination of the biggest […]
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Bishop Auckland is officially 'Coach Friendly'
21 Jun 2024
Bishop Auckland has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the town’s commitment to coach tourism. The award was presented to the Mayor of […]
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New Remaking Beamish openings
19 Jun 2024
To celebrate the opening of the latest Remaking Beamish developments, the Museum is holding a weekend of celebrations starting this Friday 21st June. The opening of the new 1820 Drovers Tavern […]
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The Story begins as new attraction opens to public
17 Jun 2024
A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public. Durham County Council officially opened The Story on Friday 14 June […]
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New visitor destination in the north set to open this weekend
13 Jun 2024
After six years of planning, Raby Castle is ready to open its doors and welcome visitors to The Rising, a 24-acre site featuring the remodelled Walled Garden along with old […]
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Green Tourism opportunity
12 Jun 2024
Destination North East England, through the Destination Development Partnership pilot, is offering a fully funded year-one membership of Green Tourism to the first 100 visitor economy businesses to apply successfully - […]
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Be the first to see inside The Story
10 Jun 2024
A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham will open to the public next week. Durham County Council has organised a series of special activities […]
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Banks Group Take a Seat at Beamish Museum in Beamish Museum’s 1950s cinema
6 Jun 2024
Property development and energy company, the Banks Group, has become the first business to sponsor a seat in the 1950s cinema being recreated at Beamish, The Living Museum of the […]
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Team of 100 dig to uncover the home of infamous Tower of London prisoner
6 Jun 2024
Visitors to Auckland Castle will have the opportunity to see a working archaeological site this summer as a team of 100 students and experts aim to discover more of Bishop […]
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Place Brand survey
5 Jun 2024
Durham County Council has commissioned thinkingplace to work with us to develop a shared story, brand and identity for County Durham. This will deliver a clear, compelling and consistent place […]
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Durham Business Growth Programme
5 Jun 2024
There's an important message for anyone wishing to take advantage of the specialist support available for Tourism and Hospitality businesses through the Durham Business Growth Programme - don't delay. With […]
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Sunday chefs announced for Seaham Food Festival
4 Jun 2024
The full celebrity line up for Seaham Food Festival has been confirmed with the announcement of the final chefs who will be taking to the cookery stage. The Durham County […]
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