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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…
March 2026
Dinner through the centuries: Kynren launches Time Travellers’ Feast in County Durham19-03-2026
Guests can dine through the centuries with Romans, Tudors and Vikings in a brand-new immersive pre-show feast before experiencing Kynren – An…
World’s oldest crowned ‘Railway of the Year’13-03-2026
The Tanfield Railway in County Durham has been named the best railway in the country at a prestigious awards ceremony.
The line, which…
Visionary works of Roger Wagner to go on show at Auckland Palace11-03-2026
The Auckland Project has unveiled a major solo exhibition by acclaimed artist and poet Roger Wagner at Auckland Palace.
Roger Wagner: The…
Durham shortlisted for national group travel award for second year running 11-03-2026
Durham has once again been shortlisted in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards, with the destination named as a finalist for Best UK…
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…
The Auckland Project awarded nationally recognised museum accreditation13-01-2026
The Auckland Project has been awarded Accredited Museum status by Arts Council England for Auckland Palace, Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery, and Mining…
December 2025
Seaham celebrates first-ever direct train link to London17-12-2025
Seaham celebrates first-ever direct train link to London with historic Grand Central launch. Open access operator Grand Central have…
