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VCD Business Visit County Durham (VCD) is a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP).

We provide strong local leadership and governance, committed to the promotion, management, and development of County Durham as a great place to live, work and visit.

📣 This week's Grapevine is out now, read the latest about- ▪️️Visitor Economy reaches £1.5bn milestone ▪️️Artwork Comm...
17/06/2026

📣 This week's Grapevine is out now, read the latest about-
▪️️Visitor Economy reaches £1.5bn milestone
▪️️Artwork Commission
▪️️ Garden party reminder
▪️️ New accessible electric buses

Find out more here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/5edb97dw

As part of our celebrations to mark 20 years of Visit County Durham, we are commissioning an artist to capture milestone...
17/06/2026

As part of our celebrations to mark 20 years of Visit County Durham, we are commissioning an artist to capture milestone moments.

If you have a standout campaign, project, event or more, about our work or how the visitor economy changed, email 👇
[email protected] by Friday, 26 June.

A powerful new exhibition exploring how conflict has shaped the people and places of County Durham is now open.A Debt Be...
17/06/2026

A powerful new exhibition exploring how conflict has shaped the people and places of County Durham is now open.

A Debt Beyond Words focuses on the experiences of those connected to the Durham Light Infantry (DLI), as well as examining the wider experience of war and its impact on families and communities back home.

It is the latest temporary exhibition to be staged at The Story Durham, Durham County Council’s culture and registration venue on the outskirts of Durham City.

Read more here 👇
https://www.visitcountydurham.org/news/exhibition-explores-impact-of-war-on-the-home-front/

“I believe Visit County Durham has been a driving force behind the evolution of the visitor economy.” Hear from David Ja...
17/06/2026

“I believe Visit County Durham has been a driving force behind the evolution of the visitor economy.”
Hear from David Jackson, marketing director at Durham Cricket, on the changes he 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 👇
https://www.visitcountydurham.org/20-faces-of-tourism/

Michelin-recommended Durham Restaurant Faru is set to welcome one of the UK's most celebrated chefs to the city for a s...
16/06/2026

Michelin-recommended Durham Restaurant Faru is set to welcome one of the UK's most celebrated chefs to the city for a special one-night-only dining experience.

On Monday 29 June, husband-and-wife team Jake and Laura Siddle will host Michelin-starred chef Jake Jones, of The Forge at Middleton Lodge Estate, for an exclusive tasting menu that will bring together two of the North's most exciting culinary talents.

The collaboration will see Jake Jones and Faru's own Jake Siddle create a bespoke menu showcasing their individual styles, shared passion for seasonal produce and commitment to exceptional dining experiences.

Read more here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/bdwnxs2m

It's been a busy day at Media Getaway 2026, we are at St James' Park representing ThisisDurham at one of the UK's leadin...
16/06/2026

It's been a busy day at Media Getaway 2026, we are at St James' Park representing ThisisDurham at one of the UK's leading travel media networking events.

Over one hundred travel journalists from across the UK and Ireland have gathered alongside destinations and travel brands from around the world.

Hosted in the North East this year, the event shines a spotlight on everything the North East has to offer.
We've been sharing news and updates from across Durham and showcasing the experiences that make the destination so special.

From supporting the development of new products to enhancing skills, and from harnessing our unique assets to building t...
16/06/2026

From supporting the development of new products to enhancing skills, and from harnessing our unique assets to building the county’s distinctiveness, as part of Visit County Durham’s 20th anniversary we are highlighting some key projects that we have delivered over the last two decades, that have had a positive impact on the county’s visitor economy.

The first video looks at our Taste Durham initiative, and how we have worked to strengthen, grow and differentiate the county’s food and drink offer - a sector now worth £540m and which supports over 5,000 jobs.

Watch here 👇
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1199708806?h=c05291cb6a

Beamish Museum, The Living Museum of the North’s Chief Executive Rhiannon Hiles has been appointed a Commander of the Or...
16/06/2026

Beamish Museum, The Living Museum of the North’s Chief Executive Rhiannon Hiles has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Rhiannon was awarded the honour for services to museums and to the culture and heritage of North East England.

Rhiannon is a passionate advocate for museums, heritage and the North East. She joined Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in 1995 as a volunteer and Engager and made Beamish her career. Rhiannon has been Chief Executive since 2021, leading the museum’s team of 520 staff and 400 volunteers.

Read more here 👇
https://www.visitcountydurham.org/news/beamish-ceo-rhiannon-hiles-appointed-cbe-in-kings-birthday-honours/

County Durham has been named Best UK Destination for the second year in a row at the prestigious Group Leisure & Travel ...
15/06/2026

County Durham has been named Best UK Destination for the second year in a row at the prestigious Group Leisure & Travel Magazine Awards, which took place in London on 12 June.
Following last year’s win, the county retained its title against stiff competition including London, Edinburgh, and Belfast.
Kynren and Beamish Museum were also finalists on the night, demonstrating the strength of the destination’s group travel offer.



Call for tourism industry to showcase ‘My coast has the most...’ VisitEngland is calling on tourism businesses across En...
15/06/2026

Call for tourism industry to showcase ‘My coast has the most...’
VisitEngland is calling on tourism businesses across England to come together behind the latest phase of their coastal campaign, inviting them to showcase why their stretch of coastline is a must visit destination.

The ‘My coast has the most’ campaign is asking for voices from across the tourism industry including attractions, accommodation providers, hospitality and more - to take part in a nationwide social media activation, sharing short videos that celebrate what makes their local coast special and inspiring people to visit this summer and beyond.

For how to get involved, visit the campaign website 👇 https://www.visitbritain.org/get-involved-my-coast-has-most-domestic-campaign

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