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Durham Restaurant Week returns this month
9 Jan 2024
It’s back. Durham BID has announced that Durham Restaurant Week will return from January 26th to February 2nd. More than 30 venues across the city have signed up for the event, offering foodies £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25 meal deals - as well as a variety of other offers which have been...
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Industry
Raby Castle celebrates its equine past as work commences on 18th century coach house and stables
8 Jan 2024
Restoration work is underway on the 18th century Coach House and Stables at Raby Castle, a key part of ‘The Rising’ development, the ambitious project to restore historic buildings to create a unique new visitor experience for 2024. The prominent Grade II* listed Coach House and Stables reflect...
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Major funding boost for County Durham’s culture and regeneration programme
5 Jan 2024
A programme of world-class events, skills development and community-led activities has received a £1.25million Place Partnership award from Arts Council England through the National Lottery. Durham County Council submitted the bid on behalf of a consortium of the council, the Culture Durham...
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Durham condiment makes regional return
5 Jan 2024
Mustard is once again being made in Durham – where it was first invented – and makers are looking to collaborate on the colourful condiment.
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Industry
Discover Exciting Job Opportunities at Beamish Museum Jobs Fair
5 Jan 2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and passionate people to join the team as it prepares for an exciting year ahead. The County Durham open air museum has announced a number of exciting new job opportunities including in The 1900s Town, The 1900s Pit...
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Industry
Take a Seat in Beamish Museum’s 1950s Cinema
15 Dec 2023
Beamish buffs and film fanatics are being offered an exclusive opportunity to Take a Seat in the museum’s 1950s cinema which is due to open in 2024. The County Durham open air museum is building a recreation of The Grand from Ryhope in Sunderland and people are being given the unique opportunity...
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Flying Scotsman to Visit Locomotion this Christmas
15 Dec 2023
Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham is set to host a special visit from world famous locomotive Flying Scotsman this Christmas to celebrate the locomotive’s 100th birthday. Flying Scotsman will visit the museum from 16 December 2023 – 7 January 2024 and will give people their last chance to...
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Visit County Durham
Durham Visitor Information Network’s customer satisfaction score soars
13 Dec 2023
Durham’s Visitor Information Network has scored a 95 per cent customer satisfaction rate in a recent mystery shopping exercise.
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Online Advent Calendar helps showcase Durham this Christmas
6 Dec 2023
The festive period is an important time of year for tourism businesses and Visit County Durham has launched a range of marketing opportunities to support partners and showcase the county.
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Visit County Durham
Influencer collaboration boosts Do Durham Differently campaign
5 Dec 2023
Visit County Durham has joined forces with high profile travel influencers as part of its latest destination marketing campaign.
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Industry
WANTED: Traders for next year’s Seaham Food Festival
5 Dec 2023
Applications are open for traders interested in taking a stall at next year’s Seaham Food Festival. Durham County Council has confirmed the event will return to the town on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August 2024. More than 120 traders set up stalls at this year’s event, selling everything from...
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VisitEngland launches new accessibility toolkit for tourism businesses
5 Dec 2023
VisitEngland has today 30 November launched its new 'Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses' in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing accessible buildings, employing disabled people and creating quality accessibility...
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Industry
Durham’s Fine Dining Restaurant Faru Is Named A Michelin Favourite
30 Nov 2023
Durham’s fine dining restaurant Faru has been named as a Michelin favourite. The restaurant, on Silver Street, has made the November list of the Michelin Inspectors’ Favourite New Restaurants, which was published on the Michelin Guide’s website today. Owners Jake and Laura Siddle – former...
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Methodist Tapestries project
29 Nov 2023
Tell your guests and visitors about the latest Methodist Tapestries Collection Exhibition being held on 9th December between 11am and 4pm at the Chapel of St Mary the Less, St John's College, Durham City. The tapestries project, co-ordinated by Weardale Museum, features local, regional, national...
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Industry
Skills Survey extension
29 Nov 2023
The Destination North East England commissioned Skills Survey has been extended to Thursday 7th December. It is important that businesses across the region take part to help us gain a better understanding of the complex issues and challenges relating to workforce recruitment and retention. The...
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