Visit County Durham

We're showcasing County Durham as a top family staycation destination through our #NextStopDurham campaign. Thanks to our campaign partners for helping us welcome Laura Cunningham from @Fabulousmag, @TheSun, to experience the very best of the county. #VisitCountyDurham

Join keynote speaker @SimonCalder at the Visit County Durham Autumn Conference on 11 November at @kynrenuk as we explore the power of storytelling and differentiation in tourism. Book your place 👇tinyurl.com/snjenwuu #VisitCountyDurham #Storytelling #DestinationMarketing

📢This week's Grapevine is out now, read the latest about- ️✅Simon Calder announced as keynote speaker ️✅The amazing story of County Durham ️✅Airbnb updates house rules for hosts ️✅Next Stop Durham shortlisted for award Find out more here 👇 tinyurl.com/yfbvrdf5

We teamed up with content creator Will Giffard to showcase the magical experiences, filming locations and hidden gems waiting to be discovered across Durham & Northumberland. 🔗 instagram.com/will.giffard/ #HarryPotter #VisitCountyDurham #VisitNorthumberland #FilmTourism

Please can you spare 5 minutes of your time to answer the Visit County Durham How’s Business Survey. The survey runs until Friday 6th November 2026 and can be accessed here 👉 tinyurl.com/4t9kpm9p For further information, please contact 👇[email protected]

Help us showcase Durham's stunning coastline! 🌊 We're supporting @VisitEngland's 'All on England's Coast' campaign. Get involved, share the campaign, and help inspire more visitors to discover the Durham Heritage Coast. 👉 visitbritain.org/all-england… #AllOnTheCoast

Our Durham Story continues to gain momentum as partners from across the county gathered for the latest Durham Champions event at The Light Durham. Read more here 👇 visitcountydurham.org/news/d… @BusinessDurham @DurhamCouncil @durham_uni @swinburnemadd

This week we attended the Steve Reed Tourism Showcase in Chester, to promote the county’s group travel offer to group travel organisers, coach and tour operators. It was great to have @kynrenuk in attendance also, demonstrating the strength of our attractions and experiences.

England’s Historic Cities (EHC) have unveiled a brand-new edition of the England Originals Travel Trade Guide featuring Durham City. Find out more here 👇 tinyurl.com/msdzyp9y

🍽️ Former #MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley is opening Jörd, Bishop Auckland’s first tasting menu restaurant, this Saturday. Read more here 👇 tinyurl.com/2ppzc5k8 #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham #Regeneration #FoodieDestination

County Durham’s story is one of innovation and ambition, making it an inspiring place to live, work, invest, visit and study. Watch the first video here 📷 vimeo.com/1237290051/340913d…... #OurDurhamStory

This week's Grapevine is out now, read the latest about- ️✅Visit County Durham Industry Conference ✅@VisitEngland 's Campaign ️✅How's Business Survey ️✅@Kynren - The Storied Lands named top new European attraction Find out more here 👇 tinyurl.com/2zh4jdam

🏆 There's still time to showcase your success. Entries are open for four local categories in the 2027 North East England Tourism Awards Deadline: 12pm, 9 Nov 2026 Apply now 👉 North East England Tourism Awards | Experience North East England #NEETA2027 #TourismAwards

👏 Congratulations to @KynrenUK! – The Storied Lands has been named a European Top New Attraction at the 2026 Parksmania Awards. A fantastic achievement, helping to grow County Durham's visitor economy. Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/muz7k9us #Kynren #CountyDurham #UKTourism

Help us showcase Durham's stunning coastline! 🌊 We're supporting @VisitEngland's 'All on England's Coast' campaign. Get involved, share the campaign, and help inspire more visitors to discover the Durham Heritage Coast. 👉 visitbritain.org/all-england… #AllOnTheCoast

Have your say on the future of #BarnardCastle Join the Heritage Gateway community drop-in event on 21 Oct at 28 Market Place (1-3pm or 5-7pm). View early designs, hear updates and share your feedback on plans to enhance the town's heritage and visitor experience. #CountyDurham

Hear from Sandra Whitefield of @LowUrpethFarm , on the changes she has seen in the county and the impact of Visit County Durham, in the next in our 20 Faces of Tourism series. Read more here 👇 tinyurl.com/4nrz2vs9

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, the Visit County Durham team is giving back to the places that make our county special. Our first volunteering event saw us join @DurhamWT for a coastal litter pick to help protect this important habitat. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2ezj36uj

📣 This week's Grapevine is out now, read the latest about- ▪️Visit County Durham's 20th anniversary ️️ ▪️NEETA Local Categories open ▪️North East Rural Growth Programme ▪️Inspiring Women Shortlist Find out more here 👇 tinyurl.com/5e7pbnut

We recently welcomed French travel content creators Louise Ebel to Durham as part of a wider journey exploring the legacy of William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest. The itinerary brought Louise to Durham to discover the history of Durham Castle and @durhamcathedral