David's Tapestries talk to the Bishop Auckland U3A group today was well received. Including 3 requests for further talks! It's great to share this project with a growing audience.
To contribute (stitching, panel ideas, donations) or to get a talk/exhibition near you, contact us.

Emily Reader from ITV recently visited the cathedral to explore the spaces used as filming locations for iconic blockbuster films⚡️

She interviewed Si King from the Hairy Bikers, our Collections Officer at the cathedral and a movie extra from the North East to find out more

Connect with top local visitor economy & hospitality suppliers!
Join us at this one-day event & look forward to:
▶️Meeting suppliers from County Durham
▶️Lowering your supply chain costs
▶️Boosting sustainability & diversity
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Today is the last day to vote for The Bowes Museum Café Bowes in the #MandHAwards Café or Restaurant of the Year category.
We've voted, have you?
Vote here: awards.museumsandheritage.com/2024-shortlist/

The Durham Pocket Guide 2024 is now available to pre-order. 125,000 copies will be distributed across the region encouraging visitors to stay longer and explore further. To order copies for your business, email [email protected]

Our This is Durham Week Ahead is a valuable tool to let your visitors know what's going on in Durham. The Week Ahead is updated and available for download every Monday here: bit.ly/36ixi9k
Want to list an event? Submit your info here: bit.ly/3jt1YaK

Curries, crepes, cocktails and mocktails will be among the mouth-watering delights on offer at next weekend’s Bish Food Festival
More than 150 traders will be taking stalls at the event on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/5dsw7yv3

We recently worked with VisitBritain 🇬🇧 to welcome Danish influencer Kristoffer Føns to Durham City as part of his visit to the wider North East.
He explored the city, including a tour of Durham Castle and climbing to the top of Durham Cathedral's central tower.
Destination North East England

This week's #durham #tourism industry news 'Wednesday Grapevine' is out, including stories about:
▶️Leaflet Distribution
▶️Dalton Park's 21st Birthday
▶️Hopetown Darlington
▶️Vote for Cafe Bowes
Find out more here: tinyurl.com/nyeu2znz

More than 150 traders confirmed for this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival!

Curries, crepes, cocktails and mocktails will be among the mouthwatering delights on offer at next weekend’s #BishFoodFest

🗓️ 20-21 April
Find out more at
bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk/more-than-150-…

Calling attractions! 📢

The deadline for completing the VisitEngland #AnnualAttractionsSurvey is 30 April 2024!

If you received an invite to participate please respond asap. If you'd like an invite please email [email protected].

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New markets ranging from street food to Christmas markets will be coming to locations across County Durham.
Durham County Council has procured specialist social enterprise and VCD Partner BACCANALIA to organise bespoke markets at 11 centres across the county.
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Don't forget, today is World Heritage Day 🎉

And you can join the celebrations today (10am - 5pm) at @durhamwhs with free talks, tours, Norman soldier re-enactments, free entry to incredible historic buildings and more! 👉 lnk.bio/s/TCCwhd #worldheritageday #lovedurham

Have you thought about becoming a VCD Partner? Our partnership scheme provides a range of marketing and business support benefits for all sizes of tourism business. But don't just take our word for it, take a look at some of our fantastic reviews here: bit.ly/3mMy9aZ

Applications are now open for Durham Tourism Superstar 2024. The closing date for nominations is Friday 7 June and the winner will be announced at the Visit County Durham Summer Garden Party in July.
Find out more and nominate here: tinyurl.com/3wbsef9c

Connect with top local visitor economy & hospitality suppliers!
Join us at this one-day event & look forward to:
▶️ Meeting suppliers from County Durham
▶️Lowering your supply chain costs
▶️Boosting sustainability & diversity
Register now! durhammtb.co.uk

A reminder that the next Destination Development Partnership update is being held online on Thursday 18th April 2024 from 8.30am - 9.15am.
Book your place here: tinyurl.com/yfarf7dp
Destination North East England

Congratulations to the The Bowes Museum's Café Bowes on being shortlisted for Café or Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 Museums & Heritage Awards.
Let's help them win, vote here: awards.museumsandheritage.com/2024-shortlist/
#MandHAwards #thebowesmuseum

Lucy Whitehead, a young gardener at The Auckland Project has won the ‘Northern’ category for Young Horticulturalist of the Year organised by the Chartered Institute for Horticulture.
Good luck Lucy for the finals on 9th May.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/v3u25zz4

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