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Tourism Awards Shortlist

12 Oct 2023

The shortlist for the 2024 North East England Tourism awards has been announced. The awards play a major role in showcasing the diverse and innovative businesses in North East England. […]

Industry

The Faith Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time this weekend

10 Oct 2023

The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, through rarely seen objects, personal testimonies, and contemporary commissions. The Faith Museum is […]

Industry

1950s homes opening at Beamish Museum to help people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions

5 Oct 2023

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is opening 1950s aged mineworkers’ homes that provide a space for innovative work with people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions. […]

Industry

Lumiere 2023 reveals incredible full programme

28 Sep 2023

Today, the incredible full programme for Lumiere, the UK’s light art biennial, has been announced. From Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 November 2023, 16:30-23:00 each night, this beautiful medieval city […]

Industry

Full steam ahead – 200 years of train travel to be marked with celebrations

28 Sep 2023

The two year countdown is on, to mark the bicentenary of the birth of the modern railway with celebrations throughout 2025. The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, […]

Industry

Sin Exhibition hailed a success at The Auckland Project

27 Sep 2023

As the Sin: The Art of Transgression exhibition at The Auckland Project enters its final week on display, the regeneration charity in Bishop Auckland has hailed the exhibition a “unique […]

Industry

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 […]