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Award application writing
6 Jul 2022
Thinking of submitting an application to the North East Tourism Awards 2022? A free online workshop is being offered to help businesses prepare and submit an award application. The workshop, […]
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Get Set for a Summer of Fun at Beamish Museum
1 Jul 2022
Be sure to visit Beamish, The Living Museum of the North and enjoy a whole summer of fun, including traditional transport, Georgian games and creative crafts. There are fantastic fun-filled […]
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Locomotion development
30 Jun 2022
Durham County Council has approved plans for a new exhibition building at Locomotion, a key milestone in the museum's Vision 2025 development. The building will be known as 'New Hall' […]
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Short-term holiday let review
30 Jun 2022
The government is issuing a call for evidence on the benefits and challenges presented by the rise in short-term and holiday letting which will inform the development of appropriate policy […]
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New CEO of VisitBritain/VisitEngland
30 Jun 2022
Congratulations to Patricia Yates on being appointed permanent CEO of VisitBritain/VisitEngland. Previously Director of Strategy and Communications at VisitBritain, Patricia was also Chair of the Tourism Industry Emergency Response Group […]
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Visitor attraction website survey
23 Jun 2022
COVID-19 has transformed how visitor attractions operate online, and with an increased need for online bookings, additional revenue drivers and a seamless on and offline experience, it's vital visitor attractions […]
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New British lifestyle brand arrives at Dalton Park
16 Jun 2022
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is delighted to celebrate the arrival of a new lifestyle brand, Crew Clothing. The North East’s largest outlet shopping and leisure destination has welcomed the […]
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Hall Hill Farm named the best farm attraction in the country
16 Jun 2022
Hall Hill Farm has been named the UKs best Farm Attraction at the 2022 National Farm Attraction Network Awards (NFAN). The popular farm attraction near Lanchester, in County Durham, scooped […]
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LET Access Tour to be hosted at Ramside Hall
14 Jun 2022
A County Durham golf club has announced its plan to host a prestigious women’s tournament next month (July). Ramside Hall Golf’s Cathedral Course will be welcoming around 126 top female […]
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Celebrated Dalí painting to go on display at The Auckland Project
13 Jun 2022
From Saturday 9 July to 4 December 2022, The Auckland Project will unite two Spanish masterpieces from British collections at the Spanish Gallery. Acquired by Glasgow city in 1952 directly […]
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UK City of Culture bid is just the start of County Durham's journey
1 Jun 2022
County Durham may not have been named UK City of Culture 2025, but after such a captivating campaign, the partners driving the bid remain committed to delivering a pioneering cultural […]
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Geotours app explores the geology and landscape of the North Pennines
27 May 2022
A free app has been created to help people explore the geology and landscape of inspiring sites along the European Atlantic Geotourism Route, including the North Pennines. The North […]
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Durham Cricket is delighted to announce Seat Unique as the Club’s new Ground Naming Rights partner on a 3-year deal.
26 May 2022
The Riverside ground in Chester le Street will now be known as the Seat Unique Riverside with immediate effect. Seat Unique is a premium ticketing marketplace where fans can buy […]
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Go North East Survey
18 May 2022
Due to changes in lifestyles, including home working and online shopping, Go North East is seeking feedback to ensure services are adapted to efficiently meet new patterns of demand. Help […]
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Crowdfunder appeal
11 May 2022
The Weardale Museum is looking to restore High House Chapel and create a new Heritage Centre with a view to preserving Weardale history. They have started a Crowdfunder to raise […]
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