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Successful partnership promoting the Durham Coast renewed
5 Jun 2023
A partnership that is helping to raise awareness of the Durham Heritage Coast across the UK and beyond has been renewed.
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Industry
Outdoor spectacular Kynren nominated for national award
2 Jun 2023
Spellbinding live outdoor show Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, is in the running for a national award celebrating UK visitor attractions. The Bishop Auckland show has been included […]
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Dog days are coming to Dalton Park!
25 May 2023
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is set to become dog friendly from Bank Holiday Monday 29th May and is planning a day of doggy delights to mark the occasion. The […]
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New coach drop-off provision enhances Durham City's group travel experience
25 May 2023
Durham City’s group travel offer is now even better thanks to the introduction of a new coach drop-off and pick-up point. From this month, coach parties visiting the historic city […]
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“It’s a pleasure to ride on now”: County Durham cycle route gets £1.5million upgrade
24 May 2023
A £1.5million upgrade of County Durham’s main cycling, wheeling and walking route has been completed, with a new glow in the dark section among the improvements made. Durham County Council […]
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New Treehouses at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
19 May 2023
The Continued success of a County Durham hotel’s unique treehouses has led to the creation of two new properties. Construction is currently underway of Swan and Kingfisher, two additional glass […]
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Visit County Durham Chair to retire after 14 years
17 May 2023
Visit County Durham’s long-serving Chair has announced he will retire next month after 14 years of dedicated service. Ivor Stolliday was appointed Chair of the Visit County Durham Ltd board […]
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Industry
Star Quality at Park Head Hotel
17 May 2023
Park Head Hotel & Restaurant, Bishop Auckland, has received a glowing review from Visit England, its first official assessment after reopening in February 2023. The Visit England team have awarded […]
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Coffee Shop training
10 May 2023
Thinking about opening a coffee shop? VCD Supplier Partner Durham Coffee has just launched a new course 'How to start your own Coffee Shop'. The course introduces you to barista […]
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Chester-le-EATS 2023
10 May 2023
After a hugely successful 2022 event, Chester-le-EATS is back and will take place at Seat Unique Riverside, the home of Durham Cricket, on the weekend of Saturday 30th September and […]
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Commemorations to leave a lasting Coronation legacy for people and nature
9 May 2023
The Government will leave a lasting public legacy for people and nature with the renaming of the England Coast Path to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. […]
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New Partnership: Durham Cricket are delighted to welcome Host & Stay as their new staycation partner
4 May 2023
Local North East business Host & Stay, one of the UK’s fastest-growing, family owned, holiday home management businesses, has partnered with Durham Cricket Club in a multi-year deal. The SDDE […]
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Bank Holiday Tracker
3 May 2023
A VisitEngland survey shows that millions of Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday break in the UK during the Bank Holiday weekend for the Coronation, bringing an estimated £1.2 […]
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Visit County Durham
DDP Pilot update
3 May 2023
Following the last Destination Development Partnership update in March, a second Zoom online update is being hosted by NewcastleGateshead Initiative on Thursday 11th May between 8:30am and 9:15am. Find out […]
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Group Travel training
3 May 2023
Join us for our Group Travel training on Wednesday 17th May at Hall Garth Hotel, Darlington between 1pm and 4pm. The short, interactive session includes top tips and inspiration to […]
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