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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. […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

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 […]

Industry

Celebrating County Durham Day

16 Mar 2026

A series of free events will take place this week to celebrate County Durham Day. Durham County Council has organised a range of family-friendly activities on Friday (20 March) to […]

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World’s oldest crowned ‘Railway of the Year’

13 Mar 2026

The Tanfield Railway in County Durham has been named the best railway in the country at a prestigious awards ceremony. The line, which celebrated its 300th anniversary during 2025, was […]

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Visionary works of Roger Wagner to go on show at Auckland Palace

11 Mar 2026

The Auckland Project has unveiled a major solo exhibition by acclaimed artist and poet Roger Wagner at Auckland Palace. Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity will bring together more than 20 […]

Industry

Durham hits all the right notes with the launch of a new jazz festival

11 Mar 2026

Durham is set to swing as a major new jazz festival is announced for the city. The inaugural Durham Jazz Festival will take place from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, […]

Industry

The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England award Ushaw £400,000 to Unlock its Historic Potential

10 Mar 2026

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a total of £400,000 in funding to support a transformative vision for the site. The National Lottery […]

Industry

England’s week-long celebration of tourism industry fast approaching

9 Mar 2026

VisitEngland is celebrating the importance of the tourism industry with this year’s English Tourism Week from 13-22 March. The annual celebration puts tourism centre stage with the public, destinations, businesses […]

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A stitch in time – meet the woman sewing together history

5 Mar 2026

Behind the thunder of hooves, the clash of steel and the cinematic sweep of history on the Kynren stage, another epic undertaking is quietly unfolding. One measured in fabric, form […]

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Lost Feather takes flight as landmark arena rises at Kynren - The Stories Lands

3 Mar 2026

Construction is gathering pace on one of the most ambitious and distinctive attractions ever created for a UK visitor destination, as the vast Lost Feather arena continues to take shape […]

Industry

“Town of Culture 2028 Bid”: People of Bishop Auckland we need you

3 Mar 2026

Bishop Auckland Town Council is delighted to announce that it is pressing ahead with a formal bid for Town of Culture 2028, marking an important step in showcasing the town’s […]