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The rising stars of Raby Estates' renovation programme
29 Nov 2022
Raby Castle and Estate, in the heart of County Durham is supporting the expertise of local contractors in all areas of its five-year renovation scheme known as The Rising, as […]
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£2.25 million boost for the region’s tourism industry as North East announced as the first ever Destination Development Partnership pilot in England
25 Nov 2022
The North East has been chosen for the first regional tourism pilot receiving £2.25 million from national government covering a period to March 2025. ‘The partnership will see Visit County […]
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Visit County Durham
Tourism Superstar
23 Nov 2022
2023 will be the 11th year for VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar competition which recognises the dedication and passion of those working in the tourism industry. Run in partnership with the Mirror […]
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VE Occupancy data
23 Nov 2022
VisitEngland has published September's serviced accommodation occupancy report. Every month, the England Occupancy Survey (EOS) measures bedroom and bedspace occupancy across the serviced accommodation sector, including mostly hotels, with a […]
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Visit County Durham
Energy support guide
23 Nov 2022
UKHospitality has made its information and guidance on energy support available to non-members to help businesses during the cost of living crisis. Resources include an energy bill calculator and a […]
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Visit County Durham
Small Business Saturday
23 Nov 2022
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities. This year, the day […]
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Industry
North East artists to transform historic estate into a land of enchantment
22 Nov 2022
One of the North East’s leading heritage attractions is promising to light up Christmas with the return of a popular festive light trail, showcasing ambitious new outdoor artworks by regional […]
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Grade One Listed Gainford Hall removed from Historic England at Risk Register
17 Nov 2022
Grade one listed Gainford Hall has been successfully removed from the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register following restoration works by Raby Estates. This important step in The Rising, the […]
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Visit County Durham
Campaign update
16 Nov 2022
A month into our Memorable Moments campaign and the content hub on thisisdurham.com has already received over 2,500 page views since it launched on 7th October. Following a full page […]
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Industry
Lighting up lives: Lumiere announces 2023 dates
15 Nov 2022
Tuesday 15 November 2022. Today marks one year until the return of Lumiere, the UK’s light art biennial. The free-to-attend, four-day event will take place from 16-19 November 2023 in […]
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Christmas Advent Calendar
9 Nov 2022
Visit County Durham is once again producing a 'Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar' to provide Partners with a promotional platform. Each day during December a new door will be opened […]
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Industry
Virtual tours
9 Nov 2022
VCD Partners Farnley Tower, Thomas Wright House, Grassholme Observatory and Gala Durham are amongst businesses that enhance their marketing content to visitors by offering a 3D virtual tour developed by […]
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Industry
Funding opportunity
9 Nov 2022
SME's based in County Durham could access up to 40% funding for business improvement projects costing between £2,500 and £8,000 (maximum grant of £3,200) from The North East Business Support Fund. […]
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Big investment for culture in County Durham
7 Nov 2022
Organisations across County Durham will be supported in delivering key cultural events and attractions after being successful in bids for funding. The Arts Council selected County Durham as one of […]
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Call for traders for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2023
3 Nov 2022
Applications are now open for traders to be part of one of the North East’s most popular food festivals. Bishop Auckland Food Festival will return to the town’s Market Place […]
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