News

• Help is on hand to discover Durham’s hidden gems (4/3/2008)

  With Spring in the air and Easter just around the corner, the County Durham Tourism Partnership (CDTP) is helping local people explore Durham's hidden gems through revealing a wealth of intriguing facts and inspirational ideas.

  North Easterners can uncover the vast array of secret finds right on...

• Get Outdoor and Active this Spring! (1/3/2008)

  With spring in sight, tourism teams from County Durham and Tees Valley have joined forces in a bid to inspire the UK to get 'outdoor and active' and recoup the physical benefits of fresh air while enjoying the wealth of activities the two areas have on offer.

  A series of itineraries have been...

• One in three Brits stressed every day (10/9/2007)

  Bill Bryson launches Peace and Tranquillity week in North East England On the eve of the UK's first Peace and Tranquillity week, new research has shown that one third of the UK population struggles to relax at all in the course of daily life, fuelling fears that Britain is set to become the most...

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  Durham voted best city in the UK (4/9/2007)

  The city of Durham is experiencing the limelight like never before - within the last 48 hours the small medieval city in North East England has received two top accolades suggesting it is now one of the most desirable places to live and visit in the UK.

  Earlier this week, Durham was voted...

• Wendy Gibson launches Durham's all-new pocket guide (10/7/2007)

  BBC Television presenter Wendy Gibson has officially launched Durham's first pocket guide, showcasing the wealth of visitor experiences the county has to offer, including places to visit, dine, shop and explore, in a new, handy sized format.

  The 52-page guide gives a detailed view of both the...

• County Durham gives VIPs the red carpet treatment (24/5/2007)

  County Durham has launched its first ever VIP Passport, giving holders the freedom of the county, with exclusive entry into almost 30 attractions.

  Created by the Durham Attractions Group, the pass is aimed at a nation-wide audience of travel writers, key influencers within the travel industry...