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Exciting year ahead at Beamish Museum with new exhibits and a full calendar of events

18 Jan 2024

Look forward to an action-packed 2024 as Beamish, The Living Museum of the North prepares for the opening of its latest Remaking Beamish project exhibits, and has an exciting programme of events lined up throughout the year. With the Beamish Unlimited Pass, visitors to the County Durham open air...

Industry

VisitBritain set to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits across Britain

17 Jan 2024

National tourism agency VisitBritain is gearing up to welcome more than 120 international travel buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain, as part of its flagship ‘Showcase Britain 2024’ trade event. The educational visits, underway from 27 January, are a mix of...

Industry

Save the Date

12 Jan 2024

The next English Tourism Week (ETW) will take place 15-24th March 2024. ETW highlights the importance, value and vast contribution the sector makes to the UK economy. The week provides an essential opportunity to raise the awareness of the visitor economy to key stakeholders.

Industry

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...

Visit County Durham

A message from Visit County Durham's managing director, Michelle Gorman

12 Jan 2024

2023 has drawn to a close and what an eventful and successful year it was for Durham. The incredible £1bn milestone was achieved for the value of the county's visitor economy, and world-class attractions and visitor accommodation opened to further strengthen our visitor offer. The county secured...

Industry

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...

Industry

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...

Industry

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...

Industry

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.

Industry

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...

Industry

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...

Industry

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...

Visit County Durham

Durham Visitor Information Network’s customer satisfaction score soars

13 Dec 2023

Durham’s Visitor Information Network has scored a 95 per cent customer satisfaction rate in a recent mystery shopping exercise.

Visit County Durham

Online Advent Calendar helps showcase Durham this Christmas

6 Dec 2023

The festive period is an important time of year for tourism businesses and Visit County Durham has launched a range of marketing opportunities to support partners and showcase the county.

Visit County Durham

Influencer collaboration boosts Do Durham Differently campaign

5 Dec 2023

Visit County Durham has joined forces with high profile travel influencers as part of its latest destination marketing campaign.