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St George’s Day celebrations across County Durham
20 Apr 2026
Celebrations are taking place across County Durham this week to mark St George’s Day. Durham County Council has organised a range of family-friendly activities to celebrate St George’s Day on […]
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Industry
Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026: a roaring success
20 Apr 2026
Organisers have hailed Bishop Auckland Food Festival a resounding success after the event filled tummies and put smiles on faces once again. The free-to-attend Durham County Council event took place […]
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Construction of new County Durham cultural venue complete
16 Apr 2026
Work to create a new cultural venue and tourist attraction in Durham City has reached an important milestone, with the main construction phase now complete. Set to open this summer, […]
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Industry
Leading UK florist inspires students during visit to East Durham College ahead of RHS Chelsea Flower Show
14 Apr 2026
Students at East Durham College received expert guidance from one of the UK’s most celebrated florists during a special visit to the college’s Houghall Campus yesterday (19 March). Renowned floral […]
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VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 venue and date announced
13 Apr 2026
VisitEngland has today, 9 April, announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Aerospace Bristol, under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the supersonic passenger jet, on 3 June. Finalists from […]
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Latest edition of the Durham Pocket Guide published
7 Apr 2026
The 2026 edition of the official visitor guide for the county, the Durham Pocket Guide, is now being distributed across the county, offering visitors and residents alike inspiring information to […]
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Industry
Dalton Park recognised with double win at North East Tourism Awards
2 Apr 2026
Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors, the North East’s largest outlet shopping destination, has secured a double win at the North East Tourism Awards, achieving Gold in the Regenerative Tourism category […]
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County Durham to feature in BBC Two’s Pilgrimage programme this Easter
31 Mar 2026
County Durham is set to take centre stage this Easter weekend as it features in the latest series of the popular BBC Two programme, Pilgrimage. The new series, Pilgrimage: The Road […]
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Raby volunteer awarded third place at National Tourism Superstar award
31 Mar 2026
A volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens has finished in the top three in VisitEngland’s national Tourism Superstar award. 87-year-old Jimmy Nicol was one of ten finalists in […]
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Industry
Seaham Hall opens its doors to 25 years of stories
30 Mar 2026
MULTI award-winning five-star hotel and spa resort, Seaham Hall, is opening a new chapter as it celebrates its people, moments and memories across its 25 years in the North East. […]
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12.5 million Brits plan UK holiday trip for Easter weekend, bringing £4.8 billion boost
27 Mar 2026
VisitEngland’s Easter 'Trip-Tracker' survey, published today, indicates that 12.5 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £4.8 billion boost […]
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County Celebrates Success at North East Tourism Awards
20 Mar 2026
Durham’s visitor economy is celebrating a strong showing at the prestigious Destination North East England Tourism Awards, with businesses and organisations across the county recognised for excellence. The annual awards brought together more than […]
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North East’s best tourism and hospitality spots crowned at tourism awards ceremony
20 Mar 2026
Last night’s Destination North East England Tourism Awards with LNER revealed the best places to visit, taste, stay and experience in North East England. The annual ceremony, sponsored by train […]
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Dinner through the centuries: Kynren launches Time Travellers’ Feast in County Durham
19 Mar 2026
Guests can dine through the centuries with Romans, Tudors and Vikings in a brand-new immersive pre-show feast before experiencing Kynren – An Epic Tale of England. Kynren is adding a […]
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Newly revealed medieval wall painting sheds light on Durham Castle’s high-status past
18 Mar 2026
A hidden section of medieval wall painting has been uncovered by archaeologists at one of North East England’s iconic landmarks – giving clues to its grand past. Revealed during renovations […]
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