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Prince Bishops Place

20 Jul 2023

Citrus Group, owners of Prince Bishops Place, is keen to hear your views on proposals for the regeneration of the shopping centre. Their exciting redevelopment plans seek to broaden the centre's offer and secure its future viability.

Industry

Attractions survey

20 Jul 2023

The 2022 Annual Attractions Survey results have been published on the VisitEngland website, including the full trends report and individual attraction listings and top 20 lists - the lists of English attractions included in the report only feature those that chose to participate and agree to make...

Industry

Tourism Awards masterclass

20 Jul 2023

Thinking of entering the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards and want to get your application noticed? Join tourism industry expert Nell Barrington for a masterclass on Tuesday 25th July or Monday 14th August. Spaces are limited, so sign up now.

Industry

Ai Weiwei among five world-renowned artists announced for Lumiere 2023, the UK’s light art biennial

20 Jul 2023

Lumiere, the UK’s light art biennial, has announced five world-renowned artists who will exhibit their work at this year’s event in Durham from the 16th – 19th November 2023. For four nights only, the city will be transformed into a nocturnal art experience with spectacular light...

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Penny farthing riding TikTok sensation crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2023

19 Jul 2023

A museum engager who has devoted almost 40 years to ensuring visitors have an unforgettable experience has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2023.

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Changing Places

14 Jul 2023

Over a quarter of a million people cannot use standard accessible toilets, these needs are met by Changing Places toilets. On Wednesday 19th July, the Changing Places Awareness Day takes place. This day celebrates everything the Changing Places campaign has achieved so far, as well as raising...

Industry

Day Out with the Kids

14 Jul 2023

Day Out with the Kids (DOWTK) has teamed up with Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB) to offer families a seamless ticket buying experience on their site. Boasting over 35 million annual website visitors and 10 million Google impressions per year, DOWTK is one of the UK's leading platforms...

Industry

Rural Prosperity Fund

14 Jul 2023

Durham County Council is inviting organisations to apply for funding of projects under the Rural England Prosperity Fund. Capital projects to extend, restore or refurbish tourist assets and infrastructure in order to enhance visitor experiences are welcomed. £600k is available and it is expected...

Visit County Durham

Showcasing Durham at the Great Yorkshire Show

11 Jul 2023

Visit County Durham and its partners are promoting the county as the ultimate destination for days out and staycations at the 164th Great Yorkshire Show this week.

Visit County Durham

How's business?

5 Jul 2023

Please spare 10 minutes of your time to complete our latest How's Business survey. The results are important for us to see what is happening across the visitor economy and to analyse where there are key themes and issues. The results of the survey help form our future activity and to see how we can...

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2024 Tourism Awards

5 Jul 2023

Applications are now open for the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards! With 15 categories to choose from there's sure to be one that suits your business. You can enter as many categories as are relevant to you and your team and winners will be announced at a ceremony in February 2024.

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Superstar deadline

5 Jul 2023

he deadline for Durham Tourism Superstar voting is this Friday 7th July. Who gets your vote? The five shortlisted Superstars are Jonathan from Teesdale Cheesemakers, Michelle from Raby Castle, Ian from Beamish Museum, The Diggerland Park Marshalls, and Peter from Locomotion. Read more about each...

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Durham to host two Stellar One Day International England games in 2024

4 Jul 2023

The England men’s and women’s cricket teams will return to Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside stadium in 2024 with two one day internationals against stellar opposition. The venue will play host to England women as they take on New Zealand in the first of a three match one-day series on Wednesday...

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Durham’s visitor economy hits £1 billion milestone

30 Jun 2023

Tourism contributed more than £1 billion to Durham’s economy for the first time ever in 2022, the latest industry research has revealed.

Industry

Teesdale Business Awards

29 Jun 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Teesdale Business Awards are now open covering eleven categories. You can nominate an individual or company with the closing date noon on Friday 28th July 2023. The awards ceremony will be held at The Witham, Barnard Castle on Thursday 23rd November 2023. Read the award...