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The Year in Search

The Year in Search

21 December 2022 | News

Throughout 2022 significant events continued to impact the county's visitor economy, from the lifting of final Covid restrictions to the cost-of-living crisis. Find out how these events, and more, affected what consumers were searching for on thisisdurham.com, the county’s official tourism website. January As 2022 began, our website visitors were looking for Things to Do […]

VCD Blog - The sky’s the limit: Developing astro tourism in Durham

VCD Blog - The sky’s the limit: Developing astro tourism in Durham

21 December 2022 | Visit County Durham

Winter is setting in, with its dark nights and frosty mornings traditionally signifying the end of the main tourist season. In Durham, this is certainly not the case. For when it comes to astro tourism, the season is just getting started. It is estimated that 80 per cent of British people cannot see the Milky […]

Fire & Ice

Fire & Ice

19 December 2022 | Events Calendar

February 23-24 | Durham

The sky’s the limit: Developing astro tourism in Durham

The sky’s the limit: Developing astro tourism in Durham

19 December 2022 | Industry News

Winter is setting in, with its dark nights and frosty mornings traditionally signifying the end of the main tourist season. In Durham, this is certainly not the case. For when it comes to astro tourism, the season is just getting started. It is estimated that 80 per cent of British people cannot see the Milky […]

A66 update

A66 update

19 December 2022 | News

National Highways has issued a December update for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project. It includes information about the milestones the team have reached over the last few months as well as what will be happening next year. If planning is approved, the project will start in 2024 and will dual the remaining single carriageways between […]

PAM Assist

PAM Assist

19 December 2022 | News

PAM Assist, supported by Durham County Council, provides businesses in the county with access to a free, confidential assistance programme for their employees. With ever-increasing pressures at work and home, there are times when we all need some extra support to balance the demands of everyday life. PAM Assist provides a free and confidential, Employee Assistance […]

Awards success!

Awards success!

19 December 2022 | News

Last week, the Northern Echo County Durham Together Awards, held in partnership with Durham County Council, took place at Ramside Hall. Visit County Durham sponsored the Visitor Economy Award which recognises an individual, organisation or business who has played a vital role in promoting the county as a safe and great place to visit for […]

Campaign update

Campaign update

19 December 2022 | News

As part of the Memorable Moments destination marketing campaign, Visit County Durham commissioned and hosted three award-winning influencers to create videos showcasing their own memorable moments in the county, covering heritage, outdoors, family fun and culture. The videos are a great promotional tool, which can be shared on your own channels to inspire visitors.

Reopening date confirmed for Bishop Auckland’s Park Head Hotel

Reopening date confirmed for Bishop Auckland’s Park Head Hotel

19 December 2022 | News

The Auckland Project has announced the much-anticipated reopening date for the Park Head Hotel and Restaurant in Bishop Auckland. The regeneration charity, which works to bring about positive and lasting change for those living, working and visiting Bishop Auckland, purchased the popular hotel and restaurant in May 2021. With an extensive top-down refurbishment well underway, […]

Closing date reminder

Closing date reminder

7 December 2022 | News

A reminder that trader applications for Bishop Auckland Food Festival are open until January 10th 2023. Spaces are limited and some categories are very busy. The food festival will return to the town's Market Place on Saturday 22nd April and Sunday 23th April 2023.

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