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Visit County Durham

How's Business Survey

11 May 2022

Following the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years, the visitor economy has entered the recovery phase. Understanding the ongoing impact on business performance and recovery helps us to review the […]

Visit County Durham

City of Culture 2025 Panel Visit

11 May 2022

The judging panel for UK City of Culture 2025 were welcomed to the county yesterday. An exciting and immersive timetable of activities was arranged for the judges, including visits to […]

Industry

Ramside Spa named one of the best in the country

11 May 2022

County Durham's luxurious Ramside Spa has been named one of the best in the UK at the beauty industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The spa, at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf […]

Industry

Name for new County Durham history centre revealed

9 May 2022

The name for a new history centre for County Durham has been revealed. The centre, which is currently under construction and due to open to the public in 2023, is […]

Visit County Durham

We're hiring!

5 May 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice to join the Marketing and Communications team within Visit County Durham. The role will cover the full range of relevant disciplines including […]

Industry

Trader pitch applications deadline

5 May 2022

Seaham Food Festival 2022 is taking place Saturday 6th August and Sunday 7th August and there is still time for Traders to secure a pitch at the festival. Applications are […]

Industry

National consumer sentiment tracker

5 May 2022

Wave 45 of the VisitEngland commissioned national Consumer Sentiment Tracker has been published covering fieldwork undertaken 1st-7th April. The survey addresses such areas as current attitude to travel and when […]

Visit County Durham

National Awards finalists named

5 May 2022

The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022 finalists have been announced with congratulations and good luck going to our Strategic Partners, Hotel Indigo Durham (Large Hotel of the Year) and Seaham Hall […]

Visit County Durham

Well done!

27 Apr 2022

Congratulations to VCD Partner The Kingslodge Inn, part of the Inn Collection Group, on being voted as the best pub in County Durham at the National Pub and Bar Awards […]

Industry

Financial Wellbeing Programme

27 Apr 2022

The Financial Ability project works closely with County Durham businesses to help improve the financial wellbeing of their staff. The project helps businesses formalise the work they are often already […]

Visit County Durham

Tourism Sentiment Report

27 Apr 2022

The Visit County Durham commissioned Tourism Sentiment report for March is now available, providing valuable insights for the county's tourism businesses. The score measures Durham's ability to generate positive word […]

Industry

Carbon Calculator launched

27 Apr 2022

In collaboration with UKHospitality and the British Beer and Pub Association, The Zero Carbon Forum has launched a Hospitality and Brewing Calculator and Toolkit powered by Sky Zero. The calculator […]

Industry

Local school children become Raby Rebels for the afternoon with exclusive first visit to new adventure playground

26 Apr 2022

An entire class of students from Cockfield Primary School in Bishop Auckland were the first children in the county to test drive Raby Castle’s much-awaited new playground in the trees, […]

Industry

PAM Assist

13 Apr 2022

PAM Assist, supported by Durham County Council, provides businesses in the county with access to the free PAM Assist confidential employee assistance programme for their employees. Trained counsellors are on hand […]

Visit County Durham

T-Stats Webinar

13 Apr 2022

Do you currently provide your occupancy data or visitor numbers to us? If so, join us for a webinar on Thursday 28th April from 11am - 12 noon to learn more […]