Welcome to Visit County Durham - the destination management organisation (DMO) for Durham. We work closely with VisitEngland and a wide range of public and private sector partners and tourism businesses, both in Durham and across England, to grow the county’s visitor economy. We also coordinate the promotion of the county nationally and internationally as a great place to live, work, visit, study and invest. We perform the roles of destination management, destination marketing and place marketing. Many others are involved in delivering a vibrant visitor economy, one organisation cannot do it alone, which is why we are a partnership.
External link for Visit County Durham
County Hall, Dryburn Road
Durham, England DH1 5UL, GB
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Please share: Free listings available on Good Journey's map for leisure attractions across the UK! Welcome new audiences & boost sustainability. Places are limited so grab yours soon! Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eAv48VNT #tourism #sustainability #greentravel #publictransport #UK #cycling
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa already has two championship courses, which brings players from across the region and nationally. And now the hotel is building a multi-million-pound golf academy, leisure and entertainment hub. The ambitious development will include a 43 bay TopTracer driving range, a six-lane indoor bowling alley, sports bar with interactive electronic games such as darts and shuffleboards, pool tables and large screens which will show major sports events. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ez_T3D9N #Golf #leisure #visitoreconomy
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We would really like to win this award! Please do take a moment to vote... ✨ VOTE FOR KYNREN! WE NEED YOU! ✨ Kynren is a finalist for the North East Event/Festival of the Year, and we need your support! Why should Kynren win? Here are just a few reasons: ✅ Celebration of Community – Over 1,000 volunteers work together to bring history to life on an epic scale. ✅10th Anniversary Season – 2025 marks a decade of unforgettable performances! ✅A Show for All Generations – Our volunteers range from 5 to 85 years old, proving that Kynren is truly for everyone. ✅A Boost for the Local Region – We drive tourism, create jobs, and shine a spotlight on the North East. ✅World-Class Spectacle – Where else can you see live battles, cavalry charges, and pyrotechnics, all in one breathtaking show? ✅A 5-Star Experience – Kynren consistently wins awards and earns top reviews from visitors across the UK. ✅We’re up against some fantastic events, but YOUR VOTE can help Kynren take the crown! Voting closes on Wednesday 12th February at 5pm – don’t wait, vote now! Vote here: https://shorturl.at/vUBZq Visit County Durham
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“Merging the luxury of a 5-star spa with the expertise of doctor-led aesthetic treatments, Seaham Hall is pioneering the future of the hotel spa experience”🌿 Read on to see why Novara should be your go-to destination for transformative skin health & wellness👉 https://lnkd.in/dkdF7HE4
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✨ You're Invited! ✨ Join us at Blackwell Grange Hotel on Monday, 19th February, for our Wedding Showcase from 5 PM - 9 PM! 💍✨ Step inside our stunning venue, beautifully dressed for your dream wedding, and meet our expert team who will bring your vision to life. Explore our elegant spaces, chat with top local suppliers, and get inspired for your special day. ❤️ 📅 Date: Monday, 19th February ⏰ Time: 5 PM - 9 PM 📍 Location: Blackwell Grange Hotel ✨ Free Entry✨ Tag your fiancé, bridesmaids, or wedding squad and make an evening of it! We can't wait to welcome you. 💕 #BlackwellGrange #BlackwellWeddings #WeddingShowcase #NorthEastWeddings
The latest national media activity for the ‘Next Stop, Durham’ campaign is now live. Eye-catching posters are appearing across the London Underground, and an online content partnership is running with the Manchester Evening News. Delivered in partnership with the county’s visitor economy businesses, the campaign inspires consumers to make Durham their next stop for a staycation. Read the Manchester Evening News article: https://lnkd.in/eyHxTEV2 The Auckland Project, Beamish Museum, Raby Estates, Locomotion (Science Museum Group), Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors, Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens, The Bowes Museum, Forestry England Transport for London
UK Creative Community Fellows is a free, transformative online and in-person programme for cultural trailblazers who are driving positive change in their communities through arts and culture projects. As a Fellow, you’ll explore new tools and frameworks in a supportive community of practice over seven months. Collaborate with other changemakers, hold each other accountable, and work together to test, adapt, and build significantly upon your projects. Be part of something bigger, learn life-changing skills, and turn your dreams into reality. Find out more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/dTayBSWy The Bowes Museum Derby Museums
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I've been waiting for the noise to disappear, not because I'm going to say anything profound but because I didn't want it to get lost. Just feast your eyes on this cheesy specimen, the one-and-only, Mr Cheeseman himself, Simon Raine, of the excellent WEARDALE CHEESE LIMITED Those of you who have had the pleasure of hearing the heartening bellow of Simon's voice will know that he recently announced his retirement from his craft of cheesemaking. A crying shame as the region needs more producers and cheesemakers. Rumour has it, it's to start a boy band OR become the full-time chairman of the WI (joking) - but needless to say, he'll be a massive miss to everything we do. I met Simon over 7 years ago, meeting him at his former POW camp to convince him to let me take his cheese to Munich on a trade mission. Since then I've loved his cheese, his commitment to his craft, his region and the work we have tried to do at Food and Drink North East 🙏 But mostly, I've valued your sense of humour. I'll look fondly back on the football rants, the crazy celebrity stories, him introducing me to Andy Dawson and Bob Mortimers 'Athletico Mince' AND our endless football banter - Leeds v Sunderland AFC. 1973, Simon. 1973. Anyway, I just felt the need to share my love for someone whose humanity has made life much easier over the last 7 years and whose laughter has always helped us cope with the mad days, slow days and cold days. Good luck, buddy and onwards! I'll see you on the We Are Local Heroes podcast VERY soon. Does anyone fancy starting a cheese-making cooperative? 😉 #thebigcheese #cheeseman #foodproducer #cheesemaker #mrweardale
Durham is set to feature in two overseas marketing campaigns, as Visit County Durham partners with Destination North East England and Marketing Manchester, following the award of Gateway Funding by VisitBritain https://lnkd.in/d_WuN2dM
This week's #durham #tourism industry news 'Wednesday Grapevine' is out, including stories about: ▶️ Promoting your events ▶️ We are recruiting ▶️ Make the most of Teesdale ▶️ English Tourism Week Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHny3dEc