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Raby Castle volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2025

9 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 works as a Room Steward, meeting and greeting visitors and sharing his vast knowledge about the Castle. He was...

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. The Bronze Green Tourism Award recognises the businesses eco-friendly practices and dedication to protecting the climate and supporting the local community. The Green Tourism...

Group travel partnership to showcase Durham

8 Jul 2025

Visit County Durham has partnered with Group Travel World to showcase the county to key group travel organisers, tour and coach operators. Following a visit to The Auckland Project, preview of the 2025 season of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, and accommodation at Park Head Hotel, we hosted the...

Durham promoted through National Walking Month

18 Jun 2025

The annual National Walking Month initiative takes place every May and encourages people to walk more to promote the physical and mental health benefits, and provides destinations with a platform to promote their walking offer. This year’s National Walking Month followed the recent...

VCD Blog - The Durham Story

16 Jun 2025

The focus of my latest blog is The Durham Story, the launch of Durham’s new place brand. It is an exciting new approach to promoting the county that was recently unveiled to over 80 stakeholders at a launch event at Gala Durham. The event, hosted by Durham County Council...

Partnership ensures cricket fans are bowled over by Durham

11 Jun 2025

Visit County Durham has once again teamed up with The Barmy Army to showcase Durham as a holiday destination to cricket fans. Continuing the successful partnership which began during the Cricket World Cup in 2019, Visit County Durham is delighted to be working with the England cricket team’s...

Durham shortlisted for national award

2 Apr 2025

Durham has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025. The county has been nominated by readers of Group Leisure and Travel magazine and is now in the running to be voted Best UK Destination.

Exciting new Story launched for Durham

19 Mar 2025

An exciting new approach to promoting the county was unveiled yesterday (18 March), with over 80 stakeholders attending the launch of the ‘Durham story’. The event, hosted by Durham County Council and Durham University at Gala Durham, was the culmination of a 12-month project which has seen...

New collaboration seeks to attract French visitors to North East England

13 Mar 2025

Newcastle Airport and destination development partnership, Destination North East England have collaborated with Expedia Group on a new campaign targeting visitors from France. Capitalising on the new easyJet route between Paris and Newcastle, the digital campaign aims to drive flight bookings, and...

VCD Blog - Progress and pace continues as we look forward with optimism

19 Feb 2025

As 2025 is now in full swing it feels great to be looking ahead with excitement and optimism.

Durham and Tees Valley partnership showcases shared rail heritage

10 Feb 2025

Following the exciting announcement this week of the opening event of the S&DR200 international festival, the 200th anniversary of the journey that changed the world is being harnessed by Visit County Durham and Visit Tees Valley for an exciting new partnership. The festival is providing...

Full steam ahead as Durham and Tees Valley join forces to showcase 200 years of railway heritage

13 Jan 2025

2025 is off to a busy start for Visit County Durham as we partner with Visit Tees Valley and S&DR200 to promote the region’s railway heritage, and the international festival which is on track to take this incredible story to the world. The 9-month international festival taking place...

VCD Blog - Working towards a more sustainable future

9 Dec 2024

As world leaders recently gathered in Baku for Cop29 it is a reminder of the ever-present threat of climate change and the need for us all to take action. According to the World Economic Forum a recent study puts the tourism industry's impact at 8% of global carbon emissions.

Make your Next Stop Durham

9 Dec 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 the top of everyone’s must visit list. Its unique and diverse experiences and world-class attractions make it the perfect...

Do Durham Differently Delivers Great Results

19 Nov 2024

Research has shown that Do Durham Differently, Visit County Durham’s national destination marketing campaign, contributed an estimated £103m in visitor spend – over 8% of the county’s total annual economic impact. The campaign, which ran from autumn 2023 to spring 2024, was delivered in...