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Councillors agree next step in major development plan

13 Feb 2025

The potential for thousands of new jobs in County Durham has moved a step closer, after senior councillors agreed to progress to the next stage in a development plan. Durham County Council’s Cabinet has agreed to take the next step in its procurement process, in its plans to develop land at...

Industry

A pit disaster commemoration, restored on TV’s The Repair Shop, donated to Beamish Museum

13 Feb 2025

A mining disaster commemorative serviette, restored on TV show The Repair Shop, has been donated to Beamish Museum’s collection ahead of the anniversary of the tragedy. The West Stanley Pit Disaster on 16th February 1909, claimed the lives of 168 men and boys. The commemorative serviette, made...

Industry

TXGB and Stay in a Pub

12 Feb 2025

TXGB has announced a new partnership with the UK's largest pub accommodation membership organisation, Stay in a Pub. Using this connectivity, pubs and inns with accommodation can now easily and efficiently connect to Stay in a Pub (membership required), extending their online visibility and opening...

Industry

Annual Enterprise Day

12 Feb 2025

Our Strategic Partner New College Durham (NCD) are holding their annual Enterprise Day on the 17th March. The day consists of Business, Travel and Tourism students getting the opportunity to meet industry experts and attend three short workshops. NCD are looking for people to be involved with...

Industry

Kynren announces its new time travelling theme park

12 Feb 2025

The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England have unveiled their most ambitious and exciting project to date: a brand-new historical theme park, Kynren – The Storied Lands. Set to open in summer 2026, subject to final planning approval, The Storied Lands will be a spectacular...

Industry

Into The Light Place Partnership to Open New Mentorship Scheme

12 Feb 2025

Into the Light’s skills hub, hosted by Beamish Museum, to increase opportunities in the creative and cultural sector is looking for mentors who would like to get involved. The County Durham Creative and Cultural Skills Hub is part of the county-wide Into the Light programme, which aims to...

Industry

17 Arts & Culture Leaders Selected for Leadership Development Opportunity in County Durham

11 Feb 2025

The Bowes Museum is excited to announce the 17 dynamic individuals selected to DurhamCreative Community Fellows, a free and innovative learning experience for people driving positivechange in County Durham through arts and culture projects. The programme is delivered inpartnership with Derby...

Industry

S&DR200 festival launches with All Change, a spectacular open-air live performance and drone show

11 Feb 2025

The S&DR200 festival will launch with All Change, a spectacular open-air event in Bishop Auckland combining dazzling projections, drones and up to 100 live performers bringing history to life, on Saturday 29 March 2025. The nine-month S&DR200 international festival, running from March to...

Industry

New team appointed to manage the walled gardens at Raby Castle - a must visit for 2025

10 Feb 2025

Creative gardener and artist Becky Crowley has been appointed as Raby Castle, Park and Garden’s assistant head gardener in the remodelled 18th century Walled Gardens. The revitalised 300-year-old Walled Gardens, which feature three different gardens encased within the historic brick walls,...

Industry

Park to reach new heights with tower attraction

10 Feb 2025

A new play attraction standing almost 15 metres tall is to be installed in a County Durham park. Durham County Council has been making improvements to Hardwick Park’s play area as part of a scheme to redevelop its play facilities. The works include installing a brand-new play area which features...

Industry

First chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival

7 Feb 2025

A Sunday Brunch host, social media baker, and a MasterChef champion are among the celebrity chefs who will appear at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. The popular Durham County Council-run festival will return to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April, for a weekend of...

Visit County Durham

2024: Year in Search

6 Feb 2025

We take a look back on what visitors searched for and looked at throughout 2024 on thisisdurham.com, the county’s official tourism website. January As the new year got underway visitors to our website were busy making plans for the month and year ahead. One of the most popular searches was Durham...

Industry

English Tourism Week

6 Feb 2025

English Tourism Week takes place 14th - 23rd March, and the campaign toolkit is now available for you to download. Designed to kickstart the summer season, the annual campaign gives businesses and destinations an opportunity to shout about tourism as part of a national campaign and raise awareness...

Visit County Durham

We are Hiring

6 Feb 2025

Visit County Durham is looking for an International Partnerships Executive who has knowledge of the visitor economy, culture and creative industry sectors and their role in place-making. You will work to develop and manage internal and external international partnerships and connections that...

Visit County Durham

Promote your Events

6 Feb 2025

In the build up to February half-term and the Easter holidays, we will be using our consumer channels to promote the amazing range of events visitors can enjoy across the county. A dedicated events landing page has been created for half-term and Easter events. Our thisisdurham.com 'What's On'...