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County Durham showcases thriving visitor offer to VisitBritain CEO

21 Apr 2026

Visit County Durham has welcomed Patricia Yates, Chief Executive Officer of VisitBritain/VisitEngland, to the destination, showcasing the county’s thriving visitor offer and the strength of the sector. Following significant investment […]

County Durham showcased as a cultural, heritage and investment destination during US Civic Delegation visit

29 Oct 2025

A civic delegation from Durham, North Carolina, USA – sister city to Durham, UK – has been welcomed to County Durham as part of a cultural exchange programme. The event […]

National campaign encourages holidaymakers to make Durham their Next Stop

28 Oct 2025

Visit County Durham has launched a major national destination marketing campaign to inspire consumers to make Durham their next stop for a staycation, positioning the county as a must-visit destination […]

Renowned Irish TV Chef shines a spotlight on North East England in upcoming TV series

27 Oct 2025

North East England’s best culinary hotspots and heritage attractions are set to reach an international audience, as award-winning Irish chef Neven Maguire films a brand-new series of his popular television […]

Champions set to showcase Durham on a global scale

30 Jul 2025

Businesses, organisations and individuals from across County Durham have come together for the first Durham Champions – an exciting new county-wide network made up of people who are passionate about […]

Durham showcased to thousands at The Great Yorkshire Show

14 Jul 2025

Members of the Visit County Durham team headed south last week to fly the flag for Durham at The Great Yorkshire Show. The annual four-day event is a highlight in […]

Visit County Durham receives sustainable tourism award

9 Jul 2025

Visit County Durham has been awarded a prestigious green accolade for its commitment to sustainability.

Raby Castle volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2025

2 Jul 2025

A loyal member of one of County Durham’s star attractions has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2025. 86-year-old Jimmy Nicol has been a volunteer at Raby Castle since 2018 and […]

Bumper investment drives continued growth for Durham’s visitor economy

11 Jun 2025

Latest tourism figures show a major boost for Durham’s visitor economy as the county sees overall visitor expenditure rise to a record £1.38billion, with the number of day visitors now […]

Make your Next Stop Durham

29 Nov 2024

UK holiday makers are being urged to explore the beauty of their own country before jetting off to other destinations. A new campaign is highlighting why Durham should be at […]

Looking to the future: AI and data information takes centre stage at Visit County Durham's annual conference

8 Nov 2024

Looking to the future with knowledge and some help from modern technology was the theme of this year’s Visit County Durham annual conference which took place on Wednesday 6 November. […]

Visit County Durham announces new Chair

18 Sep 2024

Visit County Durham Ltd has announced the formal appointment of its new Chair. Duncan Peake from Raby Estates will take on the role having held the post of Interim Chair […]

Durham City is officially 'Coach Friendly'

14 Aug 2024

Durham City has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the city’s commitment to coach tourism. The award was presented to Cllr Elizabeth Scott, […]

North East tourism campaign is a hit stateside

23 Jul 2024

The North East’s incredible icons, exciting adventures and distinctive food and drink have been showcased in the US as part of a campaign in partnership with national tourism agency VisitBritain, […]

Kynren volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2024

17 Jul 2024

A key member of one of Durham’s star attractions has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2024. Wendy Wilshere, Head of Casting and Engagement at 11 Arches - the organisation behind […]