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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

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

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 ahead of new venue opening

Vision drawn up to promote multi-billion pound visitor economy

Vision drawn up to promote multi-billion pound visitor economy

Vision drawn up to promote multi-billion pound visitor economy

The Shackleton is soon to be on display at the Yorkshire Air Museum

The Shackleton is soon to be on display at the Yorkshire Air Museum

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RAF's last ever piston engine heads to North Yorkshire attraction

Young musicians from The Forum’s Young Blood programme, including the band Lost Generation, with Forum staff and music teachers Hayley McKay, Chris Davidson, and David Neil Crabtree

Young musicians from The Forum’s Young Blood programme, including the band Lost Generation, with Forum staff and music teachers Hayley McKay, Chris Davidson, and David Neil Crabtree

‘We're half way there!’ Music venue’s share offer is a big hit

The Glittering North at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

The Glittering North at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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First look at spectacular night time show transforming County Durham castle

Tees Cottage Pumping Station attracted hundreds of visitors

Tees Cottage Pumping Station attracted hundreds of visitors

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Pictures as Tees Cottage Pumping Station enjoys record-breaking weekend

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

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

Creations of Whinfield Yarn Bombers stolen and vandalised in Darlington

Creations of Whinfield Yarn Bombers stolen and vandalised in Darlington

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

Saltburn Cliff Tramway.

Saltburn Cliff Tramway.

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

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

The table of measurements written by Jimmy James, inset, has been returned to Eden Camp museum

The table of measurements written by Jimmy James, inset, has been returned to Eden Camp museum

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A piece of 'Great Escape' history is welcomed back to its rightful home

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: Castle is renamed in honour of its historic past

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

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.

Great North Run

Darlington firefighter to run Great North Run for mental health charity

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

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

Kynren takes place every Saturday night from 27th July to 14th September.

Kynren takes place every Saturday night from 27th July to 14th September.

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Join Kynren's first night on July 27 for an incredible, immersive experience!

Re-enactor events are a speciality over the summer, with an in-house team who bring the story of the castle alive.

Re-enactor events are a speciality over the summer, with an in-house team who bring the story of the castle alive.

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Discover what’s on at Bolton Castle this summer

Craven Museum at Skipton Hall

Craven Museum at Skipton Hall

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North Yorkshire attraction misses out on national Museum of the Year title

Darlington town centre will once again provide a host of entertainment over the summer.

Darlington town centre will once again provide a host of entertainment over the summer.

Darlington Borough Council

Summer stage set for return to Darlington town centre for 2024 activities

A visualisation of what Stockton Council's proposed extension to Preston Park Museum could look like

A visualisation of what Stockton Council's proposed extension to Preston Park Museum could look like

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Plans to extend café and replace toilets at popular park approved

Bolton Castle has won a global award after placing in the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor.

Bolton Castle has won a global award after placing in the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor.

Yorkshire Dales castle 'delighted' after clinching global award

Olympic twist to popular Gruffalo trail in Hamsterley Forest announced

Olympic twist to popular Gruffalo trail in Hamsterley Forest announced

Hamsterley Forest

Special twist added to popular County Durham forest trail for 25th birthday

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has reportedly been in talks over the creation of a new visitor experience to replace the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has reportedly been in talks over the creation of a new visitor experience to replace the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum

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Captain Cook Birthplace Museum: Steve Gibson to help 'rescue ship from reef'

Beamish Museum has completed a major milestone with the 1950's Town opening fully next month

Beamish Museum has completed a major milestone with the 1950's Town opening fully next month

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FIRST LOOK: Beamish opens new 1950s town and Georgian Tavern

The engine, number 47714, is a British Rail Class 47 or Brush Type 4 diesel

The engine, number 47714, is a British Rail Class 47 or Brush Type 4 diesel

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Wensleydale Railway expands heritage diesel fleet with new locomotive

A horse drawn carriage typical of the style in the 1620s was filmed at Kiplin Hall

A horse drawn carriage typical of the style in the 1620s was filmed at Kiplin Hall

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Film crews descend on stately home for new documentary about first owner

Children from Stokesley Primary at The Globe Picture: PAUL HUNTER

Children from Stokesley Primary at The Globe Picture: PAUL HUNTER

More than books: How The Globe in Stokesley was saved by dedicated volunteers

Mary Butterwick, whose life is to be celebrated in a museum exhibition, marking what would have been her 100th birthday

Mary Butterwick, whose life is to be celebrated in a museum exhibition, marking what would have been her 100th birthday

Remembering Mary – museum exhibition to celebrate the life of hospice founder

Trustees of Bedale Community Library

Trustees of Bedale Community Library

Volunteers spread the word about what's on offer at community library

Locomotion's New Hall site opened on Friday

Locomotion's New Hall site opened on Friday

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First look at historic new site showcasing County Durham's railway heritage

The opening of the re-developed Walled Garden at Auckland Castle

The opening of the re-developed Walled Garden at Auckland Castle

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First look at new County Durham attraction opening to the public this Saturday

From left, host Ella Al-Shamahi, the museum's enterprise manager David Nicholls, executive director Hannah Fox, chair of trustees Peter Mothersill, cafe supervisor Lisa Waller, collections manager Jane Whittaker, and director of programmes Vicky Sturrs

From left, host Ella Al-Shamahi, the museum's enterprise manager David Nicholls, executive director Hannah Fox, chair of trustees Peter Mothersill, cafe supervisor Lisa Waller, collections manager Jane Whittaker, and director of programmes Vicky Sturrs

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Major national honour for museum café after public vote

Hopetown is due to open on July 16 after a £35m renovation project to restore the historic site.

Hopetown is due to open on July 16 after a £35m renovation project to restore the historic site.

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Opening date revealed for Hopetown - Darlington's exciting new railway attraction

Named Hopetown Darlington, the new attraction, which is expected to open this summer, will focus on the town’s railway history

Named Hopetown Darlington, the new attraction, which is expected to open this summer, will focus on the town’s railway history

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Progress on Darlington tourist attraction opening this summer revealed in images

The Silver Swan at Bowes Museum will now play once a day at 2pm

The Silver Swan at Bowes Museum will now play once a day at 2pm

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How 1500 hours of painstaking work with thousands of parts make a working Silver Swan

Guy Critchlow, chairman of Skelton cum Newby Parish Council inside the Church of Christ the Consoler

Guy Critchlow, chairman of Skelton cum Newby Parish Council inside the Church of Christ the Consoler

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Campaign launched to renovate historic Victorian church

Volunteer, John Parkinson, at Northallerton’s Heritage Hub

Volunteer, John Parkinson, at Northallerton’s Heritage Hub

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Medieval market to bring down curtain on Northallerton heritage scheme

Major North East-based leisure operator the Fun Shack Group is investing £2.5m in the town and creating up to 80 jobs by taking over the former Wilko unit in Captain Cook Square

Major North East-based leisure operator the Fun Shack Group is investing £2.5m in the town and creating up to 80 jobs by taking over the former Wilko unit in Captain Cook Square

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Two-floor £2.5m play centre and inflatable theme park to open in ex-Wilko

The Housekeeper's Sitting Room at Raby Castle

The Housekeeper's Sitting Room at Raby Castle

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Castle's former housekeeper inspires new visitor attraction

The 116-year-old bridge will be closed to traffic

The 116-year-old bridge will be closed to traffic

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Landmark North Yorkshire bridge set to close to traffic

Immerse yourself in the Viking way of life in the recreated Viking Village before the Kynren Show.

Immerse yourself in the Viking way of life in the recreated Viking Village before the Kynren Show.

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Return of the Vikings! Village is being recreated in County Durham

A campaign to bring Henry VIII’s 16th-century tapestry the 'Saint Paul Directing the Burning of the Heathen Books' to the North East is one step closer to success.

A campaign to bring Henry VIII’s 16th-century tapestry the 'Saint Paul Directing the Burning of the Heathen Books' to the North East is one step closer to success.

Henry VIII's missing artwork one step closer to County Durham museum

A behind the scenes open day is to take place this weekend at the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. Preparing objects for the open day is curator of fashion and textiles, Rachel Whitworth.

A behind the scenes open day is to take place this weekend at the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. Preparing objects for the open day is curator of fashion and textiles, Rachel Whitworth.

The Bowes Museum

County Durham museum to host special open day this weekend

Sarah Webster with one of the exhibits in the Murmuration exhibition at Bowes Museum Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Sarah Webster with one of the exhibits in the Murmuration exhibition at Bowes Museum Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Major new exhibition opens at County Durham museum to explore world of birds

Fixing Time is a retrospective exhibition across two venues exploring 50 years of work from renowned British artist and photographer Ian MacDonald

Fixing Time is a retrospective exhibition across two venues exploring 50 years of work from renowned British artist and photographer Ian MacDonald

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North East life documented over 50 years captured by photographer in exhibition

A group of volunteers tend to the Hot Border at Helmsley Walled Garden in the springtime. Photograph by Colin Dilcock

A group of volunteers tend to the Hot Border at Helmsley Walled Garden in the springtime. Photograph by Colin Dilcock

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Walled garden awarded £130,000 to help provide more volunteering opportunities