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November 2024
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
Bishop Auckland attraction earns ultimate tourism accolade25-10-2024
The Auckland Project in County Durham has achieved the highest rating from VisitEngland in its ‘Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2023-2024'…
Dates announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 202524-10-2024
Food fans are encouraged to save the date for the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals.
Durham County Council has confirmed…
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…
The Best Places to Visit, Dine, Stay and Experience in North East England Shortlisted in Prestigious Awards18-10-2024
The shortlist for the North East England Tourism Awards has been revealed, as a spotlight is shined on the North East’s tourism hotspots…
New Ted Holloway exhibition launches at Bishop Auckland Mining Art Gallery15-10-2024
A new exhibition at the Mining Art Gallery brings together a selection of Ted Holloway’s paintings and drawings highlighting his journey from…
Dalton Park Outlet introduces new accessibility initiatives after being awarded Autism Acceptance Silver Award15-10-2024
Dalton Park Outlet is delighted to announce it has introduced a range of initiatives designed to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for all…
Spanish partners receive warm welcome to County Durham10-10-2024
Representatives from Spain have been welcomed to County Durham this week.
Durham County Council has been working with A Coruña Provincial…
Bishop Auckland Palace hosts the ultimate pumpkin party04-10-2024
Auckland Palace’s first ever Pumpkin Forest light trail kicks off this evening (Friday 4th October), as the historic attraction and…
Framing Fashion: Art and inspiration from a private collection of Vivienne Westwood02-10-2024
The Bowes Museum is proud to be the only place to see a unique and striking mix of Vivienne Westwood clothing set alongside historical objects that…
September 2024
Firework spectacular set to light up the north east again in 202430-09-2024
Tickets are on sale now for the North East’s biggest fireworks spectacular. The ever-popular show, Pyromusical, returns to Bishop Auckland…
Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town Expands to 10 days of Magical Wonderland23-09-2024
Bishop Auckland, is fast becoming known as the "Christmas Capital of the North East" and is set to dazzle once again as Christmas Town…
‘Tis The Season for Group Travel in Durham19-09-2024
With award-winning group-friendly attractions and accommodation, Durham transforms into a winter wonderland where groups can enjoy a truly classic…
S&DR200: A festival celebrating the birth of the modern railway announces its programme today19-09-2024
The 27 September 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) in the north east of England,…
Bishop Auckland is Aglow with the ultimate festive experience19-09-2024
A sell-out Christmas light trail that dazzled visitors to Bishop Auckland last year, is returning this November and December with a range of new…
Take a peek at the Pumpkin Forest at Auckland Palace12-09-2024
For the first time Auckland Palace, the historic attraction and landmark in the centre of Bishop Auckland, is hosting a special event named…
Auckland Castle renamed Auckland Palace in celebration of major redevelopment milestone06-09-2024
Auckland Castle, the historic residence of the Prince Bishops of Durham and cornerstone of The Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland, will now be known…
August 2024
A glittering event to sparkle through Raby Castle's grounds this autumn16-08-2024
A glittering experience is set to arrive in the North East this autumn as Raby Castle, Park and Gardens launches an extravaganza of light, music and…
Durham City is officially 'coach friendly'14-08-2024
Durham City has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the…
Wave of success for Seaham Food Festival05-08-2024
Thousands took a trip to the seaside to enjoy some fun, sun, and the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals.
People flocked to…
Public art installation unveiled at Auckland Tower01-08-2024
A major outdoor art installation, inspired by England’s oldest stained-glass windows, has been unveiled on the exterior of Auckland Tower in…
July 2024
Peace Doves artwork arrives in Durham Cathedral26-07-2024
Visitors to Durham Cathedral this summer can experience a brand new immersive artwork as a canopy of paper doves is suspended in the cathedral's…
Visit County Durham Welcome Familiarisation Trip26-07-2024
Earlier this month Visit County Durham partnered with Group Leisure and Travel Magazine on a familiarisation visit to the county.
The group was…
Beamish brings museum experience to Durham city centre in pop-up emporium19-07-2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is bringing a flavour of the award-winning museum to Durham city centre with the opening of a pop-up emporium…
The Bowes Museum’s Kith and Kinship: Norman Cornish and LS Lowry exhibition 18-07-2024
Newly discovered Cornish self-portrait will also now feature in this major exhibition by two extraordinary storytellers of everyday life, who…
Kynren kicks off summer season with a successful preview night16-07-2024
In eager anticipation of the start of its summer season, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England hosted its preview night, inviting friends and family…
Beamish named region’s most visited attraction and among top nationally15-07-2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been named the North East’s most visited attraction and among the top in the country, in a new…
Auckland Castle, Auckland Tower and Faith Museum named amongst best buildings in the UK15-07-2024
Auckland Castle, Auckland Tower and the Faith Museum in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, have been named amongst the UK’s best new buildings in…
Viking invasion hits Bishop Auckland ahead of Kynren 2024 show12-07-2024
Full of sparks, sword fights and sheep, Kynren’s cast and crew is putting together the finishing touches at its pre-show entertainment…
1950s cinema and shops now open at Beamish Museum 06-07-2024
A 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store have opened to visitors at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North today (6 July)…
Traders announced for Seaham Food Festival03-07-2024
From loaded mac and cheese, Mediterranean mezze, to creamy cheesecakes and sweet treats, the traders have been announced for Seaham Food Festival…
Auckland Castle hosts rare European masterpieces01-07-2024
An intriguing new exhibition opening at Auckland Castle this summer will unveil rarely seen European masterpieces.
From 6 July, paintings by…
June 2024
Beamish Museum prepares to open new 1950s and Georgian exhibits24-06-2024
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is preparing to open its newest exhibits - a Georgian tavern and pottery, and 1950s cinema and shops, marking…
Bishop Auckland is officially 'Coach Friendly'21-06-2024
Bishop Auckland has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the…
New visitor destination in the north set to open this weekend13-06-2024
After six years of planning, Raby Castle is ready to open its doors and welcome visitors to The Rising, a 24-acre site featuring the remodelled…
Be the first to see inside The Story10-06-2024
A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham will open to the public next week.
Durham County Council has…
Team of 100 dig to uncover the home of infamous Tower of London prisoner06-06-2024
Visitors to Auckland Castle will have the opportunity to see a working archaeological site this summer as a team of 100 students and experts aim to…
Sunday chefs announced for Seaham Food Festival04-06-2024
The full celebrity line up for Seaham Food Festival has been confirmed with the announcement of the final chefs who will be taking to the cookery…
