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Durham Cathedral is set to display rare copies of Magna Carta next year.

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Durham Cathedral to display "remarkable" rare Magna Carta documents

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater to perform in show inspired by Stockton and Darlington Railway

Blackhall Beach, which is between Crimdon and Peterlee

Blackhall Beach, which is between Crimdon and Peterlee

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County Durham's 'hidden gem' beach spot with free parking and walking routes

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The County Durham village steeped in nature with 'incredible' countryside views

We asked AI how it would spend a day out at Beamish museum.

We asked AI how it would spend a day out at Beamish museum.

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How to spend £35 at Beamish Museum according to AI assistant ChatGPT

Auckland Palace

Auckland Palace

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Years of work and planning in County Durham rewarded with top tourism title

It's hoped that it will build towards plans to bring a passenger service to Redmire for the first time in four years

It's hoped that it will build towards plans to bring a passenger service to Redmire for the first time in four years

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Track repairs complete as part of plans to restore rail services to village

Stanley's special spooky market has been praised.

Stanley's special spooky market has been praised.

Special market in County Durham town hailed as 'wonderful' evening

Junkyard Golf in Newcastle have unveiled creepy courses for Halloween.

Junkyard Golf in Newcastle have unveiled creepy courses for Halloween.

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North East mini golf attraction unveils Halloween courses and drinks menu

Architects’ impression of how the finished visitor centre will look

Architects’ impression of how the finished visitor centre will look

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Last week for people to visit Hall café for last time as new venue set for 2025

Staindrop has been noted above any other online for being a location that is perfect for exploring and a picturesque location

Staindrop has been noted above any other online for being a location that is perfect for exploring and a picturesque location

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The 'picturesque' County Durham village just 5 minutes from popular attraction

Dom Joly, best known for his stand-up routines and TV programme 'Trigger Happy TV,' was seen in the grounds of Raby Castle, near Staindrop

Dom Joly, best known for his stand-up routines and TV programme 'Trigger Happy TV,' was seen in the grounds of Raby Castle, near Staindrop

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Comedian spotted at County Durham attraction - and says it's the 'best castle in UK'

Hardwick Hall is hosting a fireworks event this year.

Hardwick Hall is hosting a fireworks event this year.

Tickets for County Durham fireworks night "flying out"

Tees Active has donated nearly a ton of lost property to the British Heart Foundation

Tees Active has donated nearly a ton of lost property to the British Heart Foundation

Teesside leisure trust boosts charity as it steps up on environmental action

Fire damaged St Aloysius Chapel, Ushaw College, County Durham.

Fire damaged St Aloysius Chapel, Ushaw College, County Durham.

Restoration work at fire damaged Ushaw College, Durham begins after £400k grant

Wensleydale Railway's Bonfire Express is to return this year.

Wensleydale Railway's Bonfire Express is to return this year.

Wensleydale Railway

North Yorkshire railway's 'Bonfire Express' service to return - here's when

Gateshead's Metrocentre is set to open an ice rink this winter.

Gateshead's Metrocentre is set to open an ice rink this winter.

North East shopping centre to open ice skating rink this winter

The tourist, who visited Beamish Museum in May this year, took to TripAdvisor recently to voice her concerns about the number of dogs allowed into the site

The tourist, who visited Beamish Museum in May this year, took to TripAdvisor recently to voice her concerns about the number of dogs allowed into the site

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Visitor at County Durham attraction criticised for leaving 'health hazard' review

The Glittering North at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

The Glittering North at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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A first look at spectacular night time show transforming a County Durham castle

A North East castle where 'eeriness is baked into its name' has been named the spookiest in the UK.

A North East castle where 'eeriness is baked into its name' has been named the spookiest in the UK.

"Eeriness is baked into its name": North East Castle named spookiest in UK

A collection of haunted places in the North East.

A collection of haunted places in the North East.

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Ghosts, ghouls and more: Five of the most haunted places in the North East

A vintage carriage is now available to hire for parties.

A vintage carriage is now available to hire for parties.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire railway to hire out vintage 1940s carriage for parties

A popular County Durham farm's maze has had a spooky transformation for Halloween.

A popular County Durham farm's maze has had a spooky transformation for Halloween.

Halloween Maize Maze to open at County Durham farm

Auckland Castle

Auckland Castle

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'Bizarre' review about 'dodging poo' at County Durham landmark left on TripAdvisor

'Spookydorei' is returning to Alnwick Gardens this month.

'Spookydorei' is returning to Alnwick Gardens this month.

Spookydorei returning to Alnwick Gardens as Halloween schedule announced

The National Trust has unveiled an Explorer Pass and is offering free passes, including in County Durham, for those who are unable to afford a visit its sites

The National Trust has unveiled an Explorer Pass and is offering free passes, including in County Durham, for those who are unable to afford a visit its sites

National Trust launches new member pass and offers free visits in County Durham

Jumbo Jungle in Consett is set to offer bespoke SEND sessions every month.

Jumbo Jungle in Consett is set to offer bespoke SEND sessions every month.

County Durham softplay to hold monthly SEND sessions with 'dimmed lights'

Members of the Tees Valley MG Owners Club at Tees Cottage Pumping Station

Members of the Tees Valley MG Owners Club at Tees Cottage Pumping Station

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'Incredible examples of historic engineering': Car club praises Darlington site

Hopetown Darlington is set to host Brick Journeys: After Hours

Hopetown Darlington is set to host Brick Journeys: After Hours

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LEGO lovers set for unique after hours exhibition at Hopetown Darlington

Saltburn Cliff Tramway.

Saltburn Cliff Tramway.

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Saltburn Cliff Tramway to re-open this week months after devastating fire

Creations of Whinfield Yarn Bombers stolen and vandalised in Darlington

Creations of Whinfield Yarn Bombers stolen and vandalised in Darlington

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Darlington yarn bombing group devastated by vandalism and theft of latest creations

North East monuments light up pink to mark organ donor donation week

North East monuments light up pink to mark organ donor donation week

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North East monuments light up pink to mark organ donor donation week

Darlington Borough Council have announced a list of events coming to the town centre for the rest of 2024.

Darlington Borough Council have announced a list of events coming to the town centre for the rest of 2024.

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LISTED: What's on in Darlington this autumn and winter?

Treetop Golf is set to offer sessions for toddlers from Tuesday.

Treetop Golf is set to offer sessions for toddlers from Tuesday.

North East mini-golf venue introduces morning sessions for toddlers

Antiques expert Angus Ashworth in the Medal Room at the Green Howards Museum in Richmond, for a speical Militaria Showcase event

Antiques expert Angus Ashworth in the Medal Room at the Green Howards Museum in Richmond, for a speical Militaria Showcase event

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TV antiques star helps to uncover military treasures at North Yorkshire museum

Spearheaded by the highly experienced Andy Richardson, formerly of Wensleydale Galleries, this new venture promises to provide high-quality framing services

Spearheaded by the highly experienced Andy Richardson, formerly of Wensleydale Galleries, this new venture promises to provide high-quality framing services

New framing service launched at Lucy Pittaway

An homage to Seaham landmark 'Tommy' has been spotted in the Philippines.

An homage to Seaham landmark 'Tommy' has been spotted in the Philippines.

Homage to popular County Durham statue located more than 10,000 miles away

Explore historic ruins and Howden Minster on a Blue Plaque walk.

Explore historic ruins and Howden Minster on a Blue Plaque walk.

Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days across Yorkshire this month

The railway attraction is set to stock an exclusive 'zesty' gin in a partnership with WL Distillery.

The railway attraction is set to stock an exclusive 'zesty' gin in a partnership with WL Distillery.

Hopetown partners with North East distillery to bring exclusive gin to Darlington

Auckland Castle has been renamed Auckland Palace

Auckland Castle has been renamed Auckland Palace

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The people’s palace: Bishop Auckland castle is renamed in honour of its historic past

Posting to its TikTok account, Beamish highlighted that the Museum isn't just for families and older people - but it's for younger generations too

Posting to its TikTok account, Beamish highlighted that the Museum isn't just for families and older people - but it's for younger generations too

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County Durham tourist attraction goes viral with funny 'Gen Z speak' video

Tickets for 'The Glittering North' are now available.

Tickets for 'The Glittering North' are now available.

County Durham castle to host 'never seen before' spectacle with tickets on sale now

Readers of The Northern Echo have had their say on the best landmarks in the North East.

Readers of The Northern Echo have had their say on the best landmarks in the North East.

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Readers vote the best landmark in the North East on social media

Beamish Museum and North East Horticultural Society Annual Show

Beamish Museum and North East Horticultural Society Annual Show

Vegetable extravaganza coming to County Durham attraction soon

The Quayside is set to be transformed this festive period.

The Quayside is set to be transformed this festive period.

Gateshead Quayside to host Christmas Village in November and December

Jon-Paul Chilvers is running the Great North Run in memory of friends he has lost to suicide and is raising money for a mental health charity.

Jon-Paul Chilvers is running the Great North Run in memory of friends he has lost to suicide and is raising money for a mental health charity.

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Darlington firefighter to run Great North Run for mental health charity

An image of a Hole in The Wand mini golf course.

An image of a Hole in The Wand mini golf course.

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Wizard themed mini golf course to open in County Durham this autumn

Spearheaded by the highly experienced Andy Richardson, formerly of Wensleydale Galleries, this new venture promises to provide high-quality framing services

Spearheaded by the highly experienced Andy Richardson, formerly of Wensleydale Galleries, this new venture promises to provide high-quality framing services

New framing service launched at Lucy Pittaway

PayByPhone, an app for finding the cheapest fuel, EV charging locations and parking payments, gives you its top 10 UK destinations - including the North York Moors

PayByPhone, an app for finding the cheapest fuel, EV charging locations and parking payments, gives you its top 10 UK destinations - including the North York Moors

'Perfect' beauty spot named in UK's top 10 list of Bank Holiday destinations

The Northern Echo has pieced together 17 places to visit at least once in County Durham

The Northern Echo has pieced together 17 places to visit at least once in County Durham

17 locations and tourist attractions to visit at least once in County Durham

The Wolsingham Wayfarers with copies of the free leaflet at Stanhope railway station

The Wolsingham Wayfarers with copies of the free leaflet at Stanhope railway station

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Free leaflet links heritage railway with County Durham town and area's beauty

Durham Book Festival 2024 - line-up revealed

Durham Book Festival 2024 - line-up revealed

Durham Book Festival

Talent from across the world announced in line-up for Durham Book Festival 2024

The huge painting is removed from the wall of the gallery in The Bowes Museum, before going to Japan

The huge painting is removed from the wall of the gallery in The Bowes Museum, before going to Japan

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Huge masterpiece removed from County Durham museum for Japanese journey

The entrance to Hopetown, Darlington

The entrance to Hopetown, Darlington

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Darlington's Hopetown gets near perfect score by tourism chiefs weeks after opening