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Purple Tuesday

27 Sep 2023

Purple Tuesday returns on 7th November 2023. The initiative inspires leadership and staff of organisations from all sectors and sizes to foster awareness, deepen understanding, and implement solutions for enhanced […]

Industry

Business Growth Fund

27 Sep 2023

The Durham Business Growth Programme is now open for applications. Delivered by Business Durham in partnership with UMi Commercial and RTC North, the scheme is designed to support business growth […]

Industry

Seventh North Pennines stargazing festival programme launches

27 Sep 2023

The programme has been launched for this year’s celebration of the dark skies of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and UNESCO Global Geopark. The seventh North […]

Industry

GB Tourism Survey

20 Sep 2023

Latest statistics for January to March 2023 show Brits have spent on average 12% more per trip on their domestic holidays in England compared to the first three months of […]

Visit County Durham

Wheelie Fab Times

20 Sep 2023

Recently, we invited David and Penny of Wheelie Fab Times to Durham for an action-packed, accessible staycation. You can find out about their experiences exploring some of Durham's top attractions […]

Industry

TXGB update

20 Sep 2023

eviivo and Bookalet users can now augment their booking reach and plug into a wider range of local, regional and national tourism bodies and channels thanks to new connections with […]

Industry

Barnard Castle project welcomes their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Raby Castle

14 Sep 2023

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Gloucester and Duchess of Gloucester visited County Durham, this week (13th September), to recognise the region’s longstanding commitment to traditional skills training and heritage […]

Industry

DDP update

13 Sep 2023

A reminder that the latest Destination Development Partnership update is being held online this Friday 15th September at 8:30am. Get the latest information on the government backed regional tourism pilot […]

Industry

Create Growth Programme

13 Sep 2023

Are you a creative business in North East England and are looking to grow your business through investment? Create UK are now taking applications for their North East Create Growth […]

Industry

Regulatory updates

13 Sep 2023

Did you know that on 1st October two regulations that could effect your business come into effect - an extension on the ban on single use plastics, and new fire […]

Industry

Funding win for Silver Swan conservation work

13 Sep 2023

The Bowes Museum has been awarded funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out conservation work on the Museum's Silver Swan. The Silver Swan is one of the […]

Industry

New Christmas attraction will provide festive boost to Durham’s visitor economy

7 Sep 2023

Durham’s festive offer is now even brighter thanks to the creation of a new Christmas themed attraction. The Auckland Project is launching a brand new light trail, AGLOW, which promises […]

Industry

Bookings open at Raby Castle's magnificent new event space, marking milestone for 'Rising' development

7 Sep 2023

Raby Castle’s ‘Rising’ development has marked a momentous milestone, as bookings for 2024 events open in its magnificent new events spaces. The iconic spaces will welcome guests to enjoy unique […]

Visit County Durham

Flying the flag for Durham and North East England in the USA

6 Sep 2023

Durham and North East England will be showcased to more than 50 top travel buyers from across North America at a major travel trade event this week.

Industry

Top visitor award for the Spanish Gallery and Auckland Castle

29 Aug 2023

One of the North East’s most popular visitor attractions and historic sites has scooped a prestigious tourism award which places it in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. Part of […]