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Celebrating International Women's Day

6 Mar 2026

March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a chance to reflect on the remarkable feats of women, […]

Vote for Durham

5 Mar 2026

Voting opens for 2026 Group Leisure & Travel Awards as Durham, Kynren and Beamish secure major nominations. Voting is now officially open for the 2026 Group Leisure & Travel Awards, […]

Durham showcased at leading travel trade events

3 Mar 2026

Visit County Durham attended two key domestic travel trade events during February, promoting group-friendly attractions and accommodation to travel trade, coach and tour operators. The Coach Tourism Association Annual Workshop […]

North East destinations join forces at leading European travel trade event

2 Mar 2026

From city to coast, harbour to heartland North East England offers a welcome and friendliness to visiting groups like no other destination in the UK. With more castles than any […]

Visit County Durham and Visit Tees Valley join forces to promote active travel to European market

17 Feb 2026

Visit County Durham and Visit Tees Valley joined forces to showcase the very best of their joint walking and cycling offer on the international stage at one of Europe’s leading active travel events. Representatives from both […]

What's New for 2026

3 Dec 2025

A number of exciting new openings and developments will be taking place across the county in 2026, further enhancing Durham’s offer, attracting new audiences and encouraging return visits. The Light […]

Durham Cricket partnership shortlisted for national award

20 Nov 2025

The inspiring partnership between the county’s new place brand, The Durham Story, and Durham Cricket’s first professional women’s team, has been recognised nationally after being named as a finalist in […]

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

4 Nov 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 […]

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

4 Nov 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 […]

National campaign encourages holidaymakers to make Durham their Next Stop

4 Nov 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 […]

World Tourism Day 2025

26 Sep 2025

This World Tourism Day, (27 September) the spotlight is on Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, highlighting tourism’s critical role not just as an economic driver, but as a catalyst for social […]

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 […]

Visit County Durham partners with 11 Arches to showcase the county

23 Jul 2025

As Kynren, An Epic Tale of England celebrates its 10th anniversary season, Visit County Durham has partnered with 11 Arches to showcase the multi-award-winning outdoor show and the county to […]

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 […]

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 […]