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Matfen Hall recognised as North East’s premier luxury destination

Matfen Hall Celebrates Major Success with New Accolades for Luxury Excellence

Luxury hotel and country estate Matfen Hall has solidified its position at the pinnacle of UK hospitality, confirming its status as a premier five-star destination with a host of top-tier awards and international recognition.

North East Combined Authority Sets Out Plans for New Regional Tourism Body

North East Leaders Set Out Vision for New Tourism Body ‘Experience North East England’

Visit Northumberland to continue as an active conduit for Northumberland businesses within a new regional delivery landscape alongside other LVEPs.

Tynedale Launches an Ambitious Cycling Strategy

Tynedale Unveils Ambitious New Cycling Strategy to Shape the Region’s Future

Is Tynedale the best place to cycle in England? It could be with the launch of the Tynedale Cycling Strategy 2025-2030 which aims to foster greater collaboration, unlock funding, share resources, and accelerate project delivery for cycling across the area.

Festival Highlights: Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon & Gaia

Blyth Celebrates Announces World Class Programme for Festival of Energy

From Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 March 2026, Blyth will host the town’s first Festival of Energy. Presented as part of Blyth Celebrates, the festival will feature large-scale artworks, performances, and immersive experiences inspired by the sea, wind, moon, and earth.

UNESCO at 80 - The Global Peace-Building Mission Born in the UK

This milestone year celebrates 80 years since UNESCO was founded in London, shaping global cooperation in education, science and culture.

Roman Vindolanda Awarded Gold VisitEngland Attraction Accolade for 2024–25 Excellence

Roman Vindolanda has been recognised with a prestigious Gold Award in VisitEngland’s 2024-2025 Visitor Attraction Accolades for its outstanding excellence.