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May 2025
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Kynren begins work on major show for its time travelling theme park15-05-2025
Following recent planning approval, development has now begun on one of the flagship experiences within Kynren – The Storied Lands, the…
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Durham shortlisted for national group travel award15-05-2025
Durham has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Group Travel World Awards 2025.
The county has been chosen as a finalist by Group Travel…
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Durham Fringe Festival returns with its most exciting lineup to date08-05-2025
Between 23rd and 27th July 2025, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts across nine Durham City Centre venues.…
April 2025
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Beamish, The Living Museum of the North shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 202529-04-2025
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been announced as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025, the world’s largest…
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Crowds enjoy weekend full of flavour at Bishop Auckland Food Festival22-04-2025
The spring sunshine added the perfect seasoning to a weekend full of food and family fun at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival…
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Spend a night at the museum as Beamish opens first self-catering cottages11-04-2025
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is giving visitors a chance to spend a night at the museum with the launch of its first overnight…
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New exhibition tells story of Durham University’s stolen Shakespeare First Folio08-04-2025
For the first time in over a decade Durham University’s edition of William Shakespeare’s First Folio will be on display as the…
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Kynren reimagining its iconic Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Parade for tenth anniversary season02-04-2025
Exciting progress is being made in preparation for Kynren’s celebratory 2025 season, including a significant update to its memorable Queen…
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Raby Castle joins prestigious group of historic homes01-04-2025
Raby Castle in County Durham has been invited to join the Treasure Houses of England, a small group of the country’s finest houses, palaces and…
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Durham shortlisted for national award01-04-2025
Durham has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025.
The county has been nominated by readers of Group…
March 2025
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Raby Castle's Walled Garden features historic new exhibition25-03-2025
County Durham’s Raby Castle, Park and Gardens has created a new exhibition for 2025 celebrating the history and transformation of its historic…
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Durham Brass Festival announces 2025 line-up25-03-2025
One of the region’s best-loved cultural events returns this year with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.
Organised by Durham…
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More volunteers than ever return for Kynren's 2025 season as rehearsals begin24-03-2025
Ahead of its tenth anniversary season, 95% of last year’s volunteers have returned for Kynren – An Epic Tale of England’s 2025…
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Kynren Acquires Flambards Victorian Village for Immersive Experience at The Storied Lands13-03-2025
Kynren – The Storied Lands, the UK’s first live-action historical theme park, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the renowned…
February 2025
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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,…