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Durham City welcomes the Year of the Horse
13 Feb 2026
Durham City will come alive with colour, dancing and music next week to celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. The city […]
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North East landmark to host its first major two day music event
12 Feb 2026
One of the North East’s most iconic landmarks is opening a new chapter in its 600 year history, by staging the first two-day music event with ATA Events. Lumley Castle […]
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Locomotion needs your help to break GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title this February half term
11 Feb 2026
Locomotion and S&DR200 are inviting you to join an official attempt at their first ever GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title on Thursday 26 February at Locomotion for the greatest number of people simultaneously...
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Raising the Roof – ‘Hollywood’ thatchers add star quality to Kynren's landmark new attraction
10 Feb 2026
Kynren – The Storied Lands has brought a touch of Hollywood to County Durham after enlisting renowned film and television specialists Brandon Thatchers to create thatched roofs for the full-size, two-storey […]
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Vote for Kynren
4 Feb 2026
Public voting is OPEN for Tourism Event & Festival of the Year at the North East England Tourism Awards - and the winner is decided by you! Kynren has been […]
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Domestic Sentiment Tracker
4 Feb 2026
VisitEngland's Domestic Sentiment Tracker for January 2026 shows that overall perceptions of the cost of living crisis have improved compared to December 2025. Domestic trip intentions in January were stable […]
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This Morning chef makes Bishop Auckland Food Festival return
4 Feb 2026
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is to make a welcome return to a popular North East food festival this spring. Phil, who has graced screens for more than a quarter of […]
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The Next Generation: LNER reveals exciting new details of upcoming East Coast main line trains
3 Feb 2026
A new generation of comfort and speed is coming for LNER customers on the East Coast Main Line with the introduction of 10 state-of-the-art intercity trains, delivering improved journey experiences. LNER […]
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South Causey Inn Announces Six-Month Residency with Michelin-Starred Restaurant Hjem
30 Jan 2026
South Causey Inn is proud to announce an exceptional new collaboration launching on 4th February 2026, as Michelin-starred restaurant Hjem takes up a six-month residency at the award-winning County Durham destination. Led […]
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The Bowes Museum to sparkle after dark with first in a series of new 'Bowes Lates' events
29 Jan 2026
The Bowes Museum is inviting visitors to step inside after hours for the first in a series of Bowes Lates, a new way to enjoy a cultural evening of art, […]
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New home for historic Durham Cathedral painting
27 Jan 2026
A painting which has hung in Durham’s County Hall for decades has found a new home. The Building of Durham Cathedral has been carefully removed by Durham County Council’s collections […]
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Raby breaks ground on Staindrop Houses
26 Jan 2026
Work has begun on a collection of new high-quality homes in Staindrop at the East Leaze development. Managed by Raby Homes, the housing scheme will deliver 72 new properties, from […]
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Public Vote Open to Crown North East's Best Event
26 Jan 2026
An epic outdoor spectacular, a traditional county show and two magical festive experiences are hoping to come out on top at a glitzy ceremony in March. The Tourism Festival or […]
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Kynren gains national recognition in The Telegraph
22 Jan 2026
Kynren, the award-winning live action spectacular based in Durham, has been featured in The Telegraph’s travel round-up “20 reasons why you don’t need to leave Britain this year”. The article […]
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Durham Restaurant Week returns at end of January
21 Jan 2026
Durham Restaurant Week is set to return at the end of January, serving up a tempting menu of cut-price deals to help diners banish the winter blues and give city […]
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