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Set a date for starry nights and nocturnal adventures
7 Sep 2022
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 sixth North […]
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Flower Festival to pay tribute to County Durham’s people, places and past
17 Aug 2022
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens is to host a flower festival celebrating County Durham’s heritage, culture, people and places. Ushaw Flower Fest, will see the 214-year-old Georgian house transform […]
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Summer’s sorted, with affordable fun for all the family at Ushaw
10 Aug 2022
As we reach the halfway point of the school summer holidays, you’d be forgiven for running somewhat short of ideas to keep the kids entertained. With the cost of living […]
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Visitors enjoy a taste of the seaside at Seaham Food Festival
8 Aug 2022
Food-lovers from across the region flocked to Durham’s coastline for two days of festival fun. The sun was shining across the weekend for Seaham Food Festival, which saw over 100 […]
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Durham Miners Heritage could soon win worldwide recognition
2 Aug 2022
Redhills, the miners' hall in Durham City, may be among only the 900 global sites of UNESCO world heritage status. And, if a bid by an international consortium is successful, […]
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Apply to the North East Tourism Awards
27 Jul 2022
Applications for the North East England Tourism Awards close on 22nd September 2022. County Durham is blessed with excellent tourism businesses across the range of categories, and the Awards give […]
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CO2 offsetting
21 Jul 2022
Our Supplier Partner Stick Marketing is planting trees in collaboration with Tree-Nation as part of its ongoing commitment to a more sustainable future. Working with Tree-Nation, they planted 131 trees […]
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A66 update
21 Jul 2022
Our Strategic Partner National Highways has reached an important project milestone! The application for consent to dual the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route has been accepted and moves into the next […]
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Rediscovered cast of St Bede’s skull brought to Durham Cathedral Museum after more than 190 years
20 Jul 2022
More than 190 years after it was made, the rediscovered cast of St Bede’s skull has arrived at Durham Cathedral Museum as part of the new exhibition which marks 1000 […]
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Pleased to be back on home turf at last says Raby's new Head Gardener
18 Jul 2022
From the palace of the King and Queen of Jordan to the foothills of a Caribbean mountain-side mansion, Raby Castle’s new head gardener has had a career which spans near […]
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World cup winner!
13 Jul 2022
Congratulations to our Supplier Partner Calder's Kitchen on winning the 'World Cup of Condiments' with their Sillylilli, an Indian take on its traditional piccalilli. The competition was run by North […]
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Baton Relay
13 Jul 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay is set to visit Durham City and Seaham tomorrow, Thursday 14th July during its final journey through England ahead of this year's Commonwealth Games, […]
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Dean of Durham bids farewell in final service at Durham Cathedral
8 Jul 2022
The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, will bid farewell to Durham Cathedral as he delivers his final service as Dean of Durham at 3.30pm on Sunday 10 July. This Sunday’s service […]
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A summer of fun at Raby as it announces its holiday activities
7 Jul 2022
From fun-packed events featuring outdoor games to a summer trail full of discovery, Raby Estates is introducing an impressive range of summer activities to keep the children entertained – and […]
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County Durham Together
6 Jul 2022
Visit County Durham is delighted to be sponsoring the Visitor Economy category at this year's County Durham Together Awards being held at Ramside Hall Hotel on Thursday 8th December 2022. […]
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