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You are here > Home > Win the ultimate Durham family getaway

Win the ultimate Durham family getaway

Get ready for the ultimate Durham family getaway! We’ve teamed up with some of the county’s most loved attractions and experiences to bring you a spectacular prize bundle packed with history, heritage, shopping and relaxation.  

Relax and unwind with an overnight stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Durham in the centre of historic Durham City. Enjoy a comfortable family room, a delicious breakfast, and full access to the hotel’s tranquil spa facilities, perfect for a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring. 

Overlooking the River Wear right in the heart of Durham City, the Radisson Blu Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the historic city and wider county. Wake up to beautiful riverside views across Durham City's spectacular peninsula and UNESCO World Heritage Site.  

Shopping lovers will be thrilled with a £100 gift card for Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors. As the North East’s largest outlet shopping destination, Dalton Park is home to big brands, great bargains, and scenic walking routes - perfect for treating yourself to something special. 

You’ll also receive an Annual Family Pass for Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, where history comes to life across an immersive 300-acre open-air site. From vintage trams and Edwardian sweet shops to 1950s homes and working farms, you can step back in time again and again throughout the year. 

The adventure continues with a family Bishop’s Key for The Auckland Project, offering access to a remarkable collection of attractions including Auckland Palace, its stunning gardens, the Spanish Gallery, the Faith Museum, and more, each celebrating centuries of art, culture and history. 

Finally, enjoy peace, beauty and deep heritage with annual family membership for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens. Wander through spectacular Gothic architecture, serene gardens, creative exhibitions and a calendar full of events at this extraordinary former Catholic seminary. 

Don’t miss out – enter today and create lasting memories! 

  • One night stay for a family of four at Radisson Blu Hotel Durham with breakfast.  

  • £100 gift card to spend at Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors. 

  • Beamish, The Living Museum of the North Annual Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children) 

  • Family Bishop’s Key for The Auckland Project 

  • Annual Family membership at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens. 

Closing Date: Noon, Monday 1 June 2026.  

For your chance to win these amazing prizes, simply answer the question below…  

Terms & Conditions
The winner(s) will be drawn at random by the Promoter (Visit County Durham) within four working days of the competition closing date. The winner(s) will be notified by email within one week of the winner being drawn. The winner(s) must notify Visit County Durham of their acceptance of the prize within five working days of notification. In the event of non-response or non-acceptance within the specified time period, the Promoter reserves the right to reallocate the prize to the next randomly drawn valid entry.
  • No purchase is necessary
  • Open to adults aged 18 and over
  • No cash alternative
  • Non-transferable
  • Please refer to competition details above for prize-specific terms and conditions
  • Visit County Durham employees and their families, and any person professionally connected with the competition, are not permitted to enter
  • Unless specified, travel costs are not included in the prize
  • Any expenditure incurred by the winner(s) over and above the prize elements detailed, must be settled by the prize winner
  • Winner(s) names will be published on www.visitcountydurham.org
Partner Terms and Conditions 
Beamish Museum Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children)  
  • Passes are valid for daytime events only. 
  • Passes will be valid for one year from date of issue. 
  • The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and is not redeemable for cash or other prizes. 
  • T&Cs apply. See https://www.beamish.org.uk for information. 
Ushaw annual family membership  
  • Prize is a family annual membership for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens   
  • A discount code will be provided to the winner, which can be redeemed through ushaw.org  
  • Valid for 12 months from claiming prize online 
Dalton Park £100 gift voucher  
  • Valid at over 50 stores at Dalton Park 
  • Cards can be loaded from £100 and are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase 
  • Dalton Park’s gift card is issued by Giftify pursuant to a licence by VISA. Full terms and conditions are available here Terms and Conditions of Sale  
Radisson Blu Hotel Durham 
  • The prize is based on 2 Adults and 2 children – one night stay with breakfast 
  • Subject to availability. 
  • Must be booked by 23rd December 2026.  
  • Must be pre-booked in advance. 
TAP – Family Bishop’s Key  
  • Prize Redemption: Please redeem your prize before 31 July 2026. 
  • Valid for up to 2 adults and 4 children (aged 5 – 15)  
  • Prize can only be redeemed once and is non-transferable cannot be exchanged for cash.  
  • The voucher is valid for entry to our attractions, including Auckland Palace, Gardens, Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery, and exclude access to ticketed events, workshops and talks.  
It is a condition of entry that the terms and conditions are accepted as final and that entrants agree to abide by the rules.
The Promoter will not accept responsibility for loss of entries through technical fault or transmission delays, or due to incomplete or illegible submissions. Proof of entry is not automatically proof of receipt.
No correspondence will be entered into.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances the Promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any incident which may occur during redemption of a prize.
 
Promoter: Visit County Durham, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS

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