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February 2025
More chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival19-02-2025
The full line up of celebrity chefs for Bishop Auckland Food Festival has now been confirmed, as organisers announce who will be appearing on Sunday…
Exciting New Itineraries to Inspire Unforgettable Experiences in Durham18-02-2025
Following a series of exciting new group-friendly experiences launching across Durham over the last 12 months, Discover Durham, the county’s…
A pit disaster commemoration, restored on TV’s The Repair Shop, donated to Beamish Museum17-02-2025
A mining disaster commemorative serviette, restored on TV show The Repair Shop, has been donated to Beamish Museum’s collection ahead of the…
Voting open for North East representative at VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar Award14-02-2025
Kynren’s head of volunteer casting and engagement is flying the flag for the North East in VisitEngland’s national tourism superstar…
Kynren announces its new time travelling theme park12-02-2025
The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of En
S&DR200 festival launches with All Change, a spectacular open-air live performance and drone show11-02-2025
The S&DR200 festival will launch with All Change, a spectacular open-air event in Bishop Auckland combining dazzling projections, drones and up…
New team appointed to manage the walled gardens at Raby Castle - a must visit for 202510-02-2025
Creative gardener and artist Becky Crowley has been appointed as Raby Castle, Park and Garden’s assistant head gardener in the remodelled…
First chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival07-02-2025
A Sunday Brunch host, social media baker, and a MasterChef champion are among the celebrity chefs who will appear at this year’s Bishop…
Ramside Hall Hotel to create multi million pound golf facility06-02-2025
A County Durham hotel is investing more than £6m in creating what will be one of the UK’s top golf facilities.
Ramside Hall Hotel,…
January 2025
Save the date! Lumiere Durham returns in 202528-01-2025
Tuesday 28 January 2025. Artichoke has announced dates for Lumiere Durham 2025, the UK’s light art biennial. The hugely…
December 2024
Faith Museum takes Britain's most beautiful building title24-12-2024
The Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland, has been awarded ‘Grand Winner’ in the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust’s 2024 Building Beauty…
VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2025 finalists revealed20-12-2024
VisitEngland has today, 20 December, announced the 10 finalists to make the shortlist of its annual search to find the unsung hero of England’s…
Kynren celebrates a decade of spectacular shows!09-12-2024
Following the success of its 2024 season, tickets are now on sale to experience Kynren – An Epic Tale of England in 2025.
Bishop…
Norwegian Airlines lands at Newcastle Airport with new flights to Copenhagen09-12-2024
Newcastle Airport is delighted to welcome Norwegian Airlines to the North East, which will offer flights to Copenhagen from 2 May 2025.
The…
November 2024
England's Historic Cities launch new travel trade itineraries and resource28-11-2024
A new England Originals Travel Trade Guide, brought to you by England’s Historic Cities, has been launched this autumn.
England’s…
Magna Carta to go on display at Durham Cathedral in 2025 for 800th anniversary18-11-2024
Three rare Magna Cartas will go on display next summer at Durham Cathedral to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue in the…
New Bishop Auckland festive attraction opens to public15-11-2024
Christmas at the Palace, a brand-new yuletide experience at Auckland Palace in County Durham, has opened its doors heralding the start of Christmas…
Neapolitan nativity to set the festive scene at Faith Museum11-11-2024
A museum in Bishop Auckland will be the only place in the UK where people can see an elaborate 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene this…
Raby Castle's new exhibition awarded national accolade11-11-2024
A new exhibition featuring the voice of BBC Countryfile presenter Matt Baker MBE, has won a prestigious national award by destination marketing…
October 2024
VisitEngland announces 2023-2024 Visitor Attraction Accolades winners22-10-2024
VisitEngland has today, 22 October, revealed the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2023-2024, recognising excellence within the visitor…
