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The official groups and travel trade account for Durham - an amazing county in North East England.

24/08/2026

Future is bright for The Light Durham following opening weekend

Visitors of all ages took their first steps into The Light - Durham’s brand-new cultural attraction, as it officially opened its doors to the public.

An unforgettable programme of activities was held across Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August to celebrate the launch of the Durham County Council venue, which serves as the region’s latest destination for culture, creativity and community.

Read more: https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/news/2026/8/24/future-is-bright-for-the-light-following-opening-weekend-a2822

21/08/2026

🚍 Planning festive coach tours for 2026/27?

Durham offers group-friendly attractions, Christmas markets, festive events, seasonal dining experiences and accommodation options all wrapped up in one magical destination.

Find everything you need to build your Christmas itinerary: 🔗 https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/christmas-in-durham

11/08/2026

✨ Add some festive magic to your group itineraries this winter.

Explore Durham City Christmas Festival, experience Christmas at Beamish Museum, enjoy festive shopping at The Bowes Museum, and discover spectacular light trails across the county.

Plan your perfect festive group visit: 🔗 https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/christmas-in-durham

07/08/2026

🎄 Looking for festive group travel inspiration?

From Christmas markets and dazzling light trails to festive attractions, seasonal dining and group-friendly accommodation, Durham has everything you need to create memorable winter itineraries.

Discover Christmas in Durham and start planning your festive group visits today: https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/christmas-in-durham

06/08/2026

A rare 1536 New Testament that changed English history is now on display at The Auckland Project Faith Museum, Bishop Auckland.

Groups can explore William Tyndale's remarkable story in Light and Fire: 500 Years of Tyndale's New Testament, open until 31 December 2026.

02/07/2026

An opening date has been announced for Durham City’s latest cultural attraction, heralding the start of an exciting new chapter for art, history and innovation in the North East.

The Light Durham will open its doors on Saturday 22 August, with visitors invited to experience a spectacular exhibition of international light art.

Read more: https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/news/2026/6/23/opening-date-confirmed-for-the-light-a2807

30/06/2026

Fantastic to see Durham featured in the July issue of Group Leisure & Travel Magazine!

Discover why Durham was crowned Best UK Destination and explore the incredible history, culture, attractions and experiences that make our county a must-visit group destination.

Find the feature on page 74 and find out what makes Durham award-winning.

29/06/2026

This October, Luxmuralis returns to Durham Cathedral, inviting visitors to step into Time, an immersive light and sound experience exploring humanity, history and imagination.

Running from Wednesday 7 October to Sunday 11 October 2026, the internationally acclaimed artistic collaboration will once again transform the Cathedral’s historic interior into a canvas of light, sound and storytelling.

A must-do experience for groups visiting Durham this autumn.

16/06/2026

We’re incredibly proud to see the county named Best UK Destination for the second year running at the prestigious Group Leisure & Travel Awards 🏆

This recognition highlights everything that makes Durham so special for group visitors, from world-class attractions and unforgettable experiences to stunning landscapes, rich heritage and fantastic food & drink.

A huge thank you to all of our group-friendly businesses, partners and tourism providers whose passion, creativity and dedication make achievements like this possible. We couldn’t do it without you, and we’re so proud to work together to showcase everything our amazing county has to offer.

We hope to welcome your group to Durham soon!

Read more: https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/news/2026/6/15/county-named-best-destination-for-the-second-year-in-a-row-a2804

28/05/2026

We’re exhibiting at the Group Leisure & Travel Show on 8 Occtober 2026 at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes so come and see us for great ideas and the latest travel trade news from Durham.

Register to visit at https://grouptravelshow.com/register

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