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July 2026
Bowie at The Bowes09-07-2026
V&A announces national tour of highlights from David Bowie’s archive – travelling across the UK from November 2026.
Today, the…
Popular woodland adventure playground to increase in size09-07-2026
A popular adventure playground will be increasing in size to provide families with more to discover.
Almost as if stepping into Narnia, the trees…
Hidden garden immersive experience to launch for summer holidays at Raby06-07-2026
An immersive Hidden Garden experience is heading to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for the summer.
Following the popular Castle in Bloom…
June 2026
Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral with ‘Time’ this October29-06-2026
This October, Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral, inviting visitors to step into Time, an immersive light and sound experience exploring…
Opening Date confirmed for The Light23-06-2026
An opening date has been announced for Durham City’s latest cultural attraction, heralding the start of an exciting new chapter for art,…
County named best destination for the second year in a row15-06-2026
It was an incredible night for the county, as it was named Best UK Destination for the second year in a row at the prestigious Group Leisure and…
May 2026
A ticket to County Durham’s key attractions18-05-2026
Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions.
Durham County Council has…
April 2026
Visit County Durham hosts VisitBritain chief executive for county showcase30-04-2026
Visit County Durham was delighted to host a visit from Patricia Yates last week, Chief Executive Officer of VisitBritain/VisitEngland. Following…
Top street bands lined up for Durham Brass Festival24-04-2026
One of the region’s liveliest music festivals is bringing the party to the streets once again this summer and everyone is invited…
Visit County Durham Launches Dedicated Travel Trade Brochure 24-04-2026
Visit County Durham has launched its first dedicated Travel Trade brochure, created to support and inspire coach and tour…
Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026: a roaring success20-04-2026
Organisers have hailed Bishop Auckland Food Festival a resounding success after the event filled tummies and put smiles on faces once again.
The…
February 2026
More Great Names Join Bishop Auckland Food Festival Line-Up25-02-2026
Brothers who convinced a Dragons’ Den judge to invest in them, the latest winner of The Great British Bake Off, a presenter of the popular BBC…
Lost Feather Takes Flight as Landmark Arena Rises at Kynren – The Storied Lands24-02-2026
Construction is gathering pace on one of the most ambitious and distinctive attractions ever created for a UK visitor destination, as the vast Lost…
The Auckland Project strikes gold with VisitEngland24-02-2026
The Auckland Project’s heritage holiday accommodation has been recognised at the highest level after achieving outstanding results in its…
January 2026
Visit County Durham Connects with Group Trade at the Excursions Show30-01-2026
Visit County Durham was delighted to attend the 2026 Excursions Show, the UK’s longest running and most influential group travel exhibition,…
Kynren gains national recognition in The Telegraph22-01-2026
Kynren, the award-winning live action spectacular based in Durham, has been featured in The Telegraph’s travel round-up “20 reasons why…
Auckland Palace Archaeology goes on public view in Bishop Auckland 'Open Lab'20-01-2026
Archaeologists uncovering the hidden history of Auckland Palace are inviting the public behind the scenes as historic finds from eight years of…
