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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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WANTED: Traders for next year’s Seaham Food Festival
5 Dec 2023
Applications are open for traders interested in taking a stall at next year’s Seaham Food Festival. Durham County Council has confirmed the event will return to the town on Saturday […]
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VisitEngland launches new accessibility toolkit for tourism businesses
5 Dec 2023
VisitEngland has today 30 November launched its new 'Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses' in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing accessible buildings, […]
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Durham’s Fine Dining Restaurant Faru Is Named A Michelin Favourite
30 Nov 2023
Durham’s fine dining restaurant Faru has been named as a Michelin favourite. The restaurant, on Silver Street, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors’ Favourite New Restaurants, which […]
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Methodist Tapestries project
29 Nov 2023
Tell your guests and visitors about the latest Methodist Tapestries Collection Exhibition being held on 9th December between 11am and 4pm at the Chapel of St Mary the Less, St […]
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