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    Radisson BLU Durham
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    Radisson BLU Durham

    Radisson BLU Durham Frankland Lane City of Durham Durham, DH1 5TA
    • Hotel
    • ·500 attendees
    • ·207 bedrooms
    • ·16 meeting rooms

    The Radisson BLU Hotel, Durham is located on the banks of the River Wear, close to cultural attractions, shops, the University and Durham Railway Station. The Hotel is poised to cater for the booming business market as well as leisure travellers. Business or pleasure, our guests are ensured a high standard and a genuine Yes I Can hospitality. The Hotel provides 207 contemporary rooms including standard, Business Class, Suites, and The Presidential Suite. Many boast views of the historic city and cathedral. All rooms are equipped with flat-panel LCD screens and benefit from complimentary high-speed internet access including wireless With 1,100 square meters of meeting and event space, the hotel promises to be one of the most popular conference venues in the region. Offering 11 flexible meeting rooms with a maximum capacity for 450 delegates theatre style and 300 guests banquet style. High ceilings and natural daylight make this space ideal for exhibitions and product launches. All meeting rooms are fully accessible and located on the ground floor. For a meeting to be successful, perfect planning needs to come together with the right meeting facilities, amenities and service. At Radisson Blu we understand this and that’s why we have introduced Experience meetings – a concept that harmonizes the hardware of a meeting, the breakout rooms, connectivity and food with the soft ware, the intangibles such as service, satisfaction and sustainability

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    Durham University St Johns College
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    Durham University St Johns College

    St John's College 3 South Bailey Durham, DH1 3RJ
    • Academic
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·139 bedrooms
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Located in the stunning historic city of Durham, St John’s was founded in 1908 and consists of a series of beautiful, listed buildings, with stunning views of Durham Cathedral and boasts gardens and lawns stretching down to the river. Set among the charming cobbled streets of The Bailey. The buildings are all within the World Heritage site perimeter and are Grade II listed. With a series of leading event spaces and accommodation, Events St John's makes the ideal venue for meeting rooms, private dining, special occasions and break-out spaces. From highest spec audio-visual technology to impressive period features to secluded gardens and lawns.

    Lumley Castle Hotel
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    Lumley Castle Hotel

    Chester le Street, Durham Co Durham, United Kingdom, DH3 4NX
    • Hotel
    • ·150 attendees
    • ·73 bedrooms
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    Lumley Castle Hotel Durham is a gorgeous 14th Century English country castle. We are absolutely steeped in history, complete with elegant decor and beautiful natural surroundings. The perfect setting for meetings and events, with a difference. This is truly no ordinary hotel, when you book Lumley Castle Hotel you are guaranteed an experience like no other. Easily accessible from the A1M motorway between Newcastle & Durham and located 12 miles from Newcastle, 9 miles from Gateshead and 13 miles from Sunderland the hotel has excellent links to nearby public transport or via helicopter to our own helipad. Our outdoor space is perfect for team building activities for which the castle offers a perfect back drop for your photos. In addition to our 10 conference & event rooms; the Castle offers 83 stylish bedrooms, a beautiful courtyard, Library bar and our Black Nights restaurant. Great food & drink is always at the heart of our operation for residents and delegates alike. When you dine at Lumley Castle Hotel you are in great company, over the past 600 years we have hosted lords, ladies and even kings!

    Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

    Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

    Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN
    • Hotel
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·150 bedrooms
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Housed in a historic building, the the Delta Hotel by Marriott Durham Hotel Royal County is located in the heart of Durham city centre, only a mile away from the train station, and moments from Durham Cathedral and University. Plan your meeting in one of our refurbished venues ideal for hosting up to 120 delegates. Your attendees will appreciate the excellent public transportation links as well as our onsite car park. To ensure a productive meeting a dedicated member of our team will take care of your every request, you can even use our Meeting Services app to make requests to the event planning team from within your meeting room without having to interrupt the meeting. Our fully equipped meeting rooms feature audio-visual technology, including ClickShare, and free Wi-Fi. Enhance your meeting with catering expertly prepared by our Chefs. Our venue provide great spaces for training sessions, client meetings, interview rooms and team meetings.

    Ramside Hall Hotel Golf and Spa
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    City West Conference Centre

    City West Conference Centre

    Durham Business Centre 1 City West Business Park St Johns Road, Meadowfield Durham, DH7 8ER
    • Conference centre
    • ·80 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    City West Conference Centre is located on the City West Business Park just off the A167. Our excellent position offers easy access to Durham City and surrounding areas. We are only a 7 minute car drive from Durham train station and the Centre has easy access to the motorway network. The Conference Centre offers four spacious and well equipped suites, all with natural daylight. The very high quality fixtures and fittings create an excellent up-to-date conference and meeting experience. The comfortable modern surroundings and rooms are fitted with the best equipment available. These facilities are complemented by the fabulous food and excellent menu choice on offer. Packages; For the perfect meeting or conference experience we have a range of standard packages offering excellent value. Alternatively, we can create a tailor made package to meet your individual requirements. Room only facility is available, or you can choose from our fabulous Day Delegate options which include a choice of English, Italian and Indian menus.

    Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel

    Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel

    Hall Garth Manor Country Hotel Pittington Durham, DH6 1AB
    • Country house
    • ·Hotel
    • ·23 bedrooms
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Set in spectacular grounds and gardens, this traditional English country house is ideally situated just 3 miles away from the historic city centre of Durham. A former 16th century residential estate, Hallgarth Manor Hotel has been carefully refurbished to offer all modern facilities whilst still retaining many of its original features. Free Wi-Fi internet is available throughout the entire hotel, and ample free parking. The hotel is noted for the excellence of its food served in the Elemore Restaurant. Bar meals are also served in the Cocktail Bar, which overlooks the gardens, or you can enjoy a good selection of traditional ales in the Tavern Bar. Sunday Lunch carvery is served in either the Elemore Restaurant or the Cathedral Suite.

    The Honest Lawyer Hotel
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    Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground

    Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground

    Riverside Chester le Street County Durham, DH3 3QR
    • Sporting
    • ·Unusual
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    We are pleased to introduce the Durham Experience at Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground where we can cater for meetings, seminars and conferences from 2 to 600 people. The Castle View Lounge and Cathedral Suites are now open in the new Durham Experience Conference Facility and can cater for over 150 people (theatre style) these rooms offer great meeting space with natural light. We also have numerous lounges and corporate boxes available for more intimate business requirements. We can tailor meeting menus to your requirements while you're here or, for a change of scenary you could visit our on site restaurant, Austin's, which has a yummy menu, whether you just fancy a quick sandwich or would prefer a three course a la carte meal.

    Durham Cathedral

    Durham Cathedral

    Durham, DH1 3EH
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    Durham Cathedral is a Norman building constructed between 1093 and 1133 in the Romanesque style. It was founded as a monastic cathedral built to house the shrine of St Cuthbert. The Cathedral has been in continuous use since its original construction 900 years ago. It remains a place of worship and pilgrimage, and is also an important visitor attraction. It holds over 1700 services a year, and costs £60,000 per week (that’s about £6 per minute!) to maintain. The Cathedral offers a variety of spaces that can be hired for various events including concerts, conferences, wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions and celebrations alike. With space to host over 600 delegates this is a truly iconic venue in which to host your next event. Championing local produce the Undercroft Restaurant has received a Taste Durham award in recognition of its support of local producers and the team are always on hand to discuss your plans. If you’re looking to put a spring in the step of your delegates then private cathedral tours or guided walks of the local woodland and riverbank can always be incorporated into your day. Or why not challenge them to head up the cathedral tower to take in the stunning views – they may even spot the Angel of the North on a clear day.

    Durham University St Chads College

    Durham University St Chads College

    The College Secretary, St Chad's College, 18 North Bailey, Durham, UK, DH1 3RH
    • Academic
    • ·150 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Welcome to St Chad's College Founded in 1904, St Chad's College is one of the oldest Colleges in the University of Durham. St Chad's is remarkably situated at the very heart of medieval Durham, thirty metres from the magnificent Cathedral, not far from Durham Castle, and just a stone's throw from Durham's marketplace and historic streets. Most of the College buildings, which line North Bailey, were formerly Georgian town houses, though the interiors have changed over the years. Beyond the back gardens, the land falls away into the wooded gorge of the River Wear which girds the high peninsula, once the citadel of the Prince Bishops and a symbol of Norman power. If you are organising a conference or group trip, planning a meeting or holding a wedding reception, St Chad's College could be the venue for you. We also offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation to guests visiting the North East. The College also has many years' experience of planning and delivering pilgrimages and retreats to the many holy sites of Celtic North East England. CONFERENCES The Durham Academic Conference Service at St Chad's College St Chad's College pioneered the complete turn-key Durham Academic Conference Service in 2003 and since then have provided a complete conference service for many University departments. We are able to offer a complete service from the initial desire to hold a conference through to saying farewell to delegates. All scheduling, booking, reservations, catering, printing, web sites, delegate queries etc are handled by the College (along with anything else you can think of), leaving the academic members of the department free to enjoy the conference. Five reasons why you should choose St Chad's College... Value for money: Our rates are very competitive and will suit almost any budget. Attentive staff: We pride ourselves on having wonderful staff. Being a small College, we devote more time to making your event run smoothly. An historic location: We are at the heart of the spectacular Durham City Peninsula, just across from Durham Cathedral. Great catering: Our dedicated and experienced catering staff are praised by our guests for their friendliness and attention to detail. Satisfied customers: You won't be disappointed.... We offer... Help in planning your conference: just contact the Commercial Director Quality meals: choose from informal buffets to elegant dining Seminar and lecture rooms: you can have rooms either in the College or in university buildings Accommodation: in a central and intimate location, with friendly, personal service Tours: we can arrange for your group to have tours of attractions close-by Our modest size and dedicated staff can guarantee that your conference will run smoothly. Groups of 25 to 150 delegates can meet both for day or residential conferences. Everyone can be accommodated on one site in our historic buildings and the whole group can dine together in our elegant dining hall. Larger groups can be accommodated with help from adjacent Colleges, all within a minute's walk of our main building. Our conference, lecture and seminar rooms can accommodate 25 - 50 delegates, and larger lecture rooms are close-by, which means that your whole conference will be based centrally - all in the shadow of Durham's historic Cathedral. Car parking can also be arranged.

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    Oldfields the Restaurant

    Oldfields the Restaurant

    Oldfields Restaurant, 9 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 2AE
    • Unusual

    Oldfields the Restaurant in Jesmond, Newcastle opened to the public on Friday 14th November 2003. It appears that the older part of this building was built as a telephone exchange for Jesmond in 1905. Formerly the Scout headquarters, the site has undergone extensive work to produce the impressive environment that we have today. Initially many local residents were understandably worried about our plans and were concerned that we were seeking permission for a bar similar to many others in the area. The images below shows how we envisaged the restaurant would look, and how it actually looked on opening: We believe that we've delivered what we promised! Similarly to Durham, the Jesmond restaurant is split between informal and slightly more formal dining. This provides a unique dining experience for residents of Jesmond, Gosforth and around. To take a closer look around either of the Oldfields restaurants check out our restaurant tour page.

    Hotel Indigo Durham
    Durham University Van Mildert College

    Durham University Van Mildert College

    Van Mildert College, Mill Hill Lane, Durham, UK, DH1 3LH
    • Academic
    • ·350 attendees
    • ·495 bedrooms
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    Conferences Van Mildert College has 125 ensuite rooms and 370 standard rooms contained in a series of six self-contained residential buildings with a central building providing meeting, dining and recreational facilities (including a bar/lounge) and a separate day-conference centre which is ideal for exclusive training and away days. The college buildings are grouped around a lake in attractive grounds. Meeting and dining facilities are accessible to non-residential visitors all year round by arrangement with the Conference & Hospitality Services Manager. During university vacations other rooms are available for seminars/break-outs and conferences can be accommodated in the residential buildings - Deerness (ensuite), Tunstall (ensuite 3 diamond), Tyne, Tees, Derwent, Wear and Middleton. The dining hall has capacity for 350. Detailed information, including lay-outs of rooms and buildings, is provided on the inserts contained in this section of the Van Mildert website.

    Bowburn Hall Hotel

    Bowburn Hall Hotel

    Bowburn Hall Hotel Bowburn Durham DH6 5NH, DH6 5NH
    • Hotel
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·20 bedrooms
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Bowburn Hall Hotel stands in 5 acres of lovely landscaped gardens and is only 2.5 miles from the historic City of Durham Just 2 minutes from the A1M (J61). An ideal venue in Durham, we have a large function room and 20 individual comfortable bedrooms with quality furnishings as well as a large landscaped garden. Our Durham hotel features the delightful Conservatory and restaurant, boardroom, ballroom and Lounge Bar. An excellent choice for staying, dining, meetings, conferences & functions with free parking for 100 cars. Our Bowburn location makes it a great place to explore Durham and the surrounding area such as Peterlee, Coxhoe and Spennymoor. You will find Durham city just minutes away as well as Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, the Beamish Museum, the Gateshead Metro Centre, Newcastle, Sunderland and so much more. So whether it be for business or pleasure, Bowburn Hall Hotel in Durham is large enough to cater yet small enough to care and provide a very personal service.

    Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel Durham

    Durham County Cricket Club

    Riverside Chester le Street, DH3 3QR
    • Conference centre
    • ·Sporting
    • ·Training centre
    • ·300 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Durham County Cricket Club (rebranded as Durham Cricket in February 2019) is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. It represents the historic county of Durham. Founded in 1882, Durham held minor status for over a century and was a prominent member of the Minor Counties Championship, winning the competition seven times. In 1992, the club joined the County Championship and the team was elevated to senior status as an official first-class team. Durham has been classified as an occasional List A team from 1964, then as a full List A team from 1992; and as a senior Twenty20 team since the format's introduction in 2003.

    Durham University Collingwood College

    Durham University Collingwood College

    Collingwood Conference Centre, Durham University, South Road, Durham, UK, DH1 3LT
    • Academic
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·300 bedrooms
    • ·13 meeting rooms

    Planning a meeting? Organising a conference? Holding a wedding reception? Planning a visit to the North East of England? Organising a group trip? Collingwood could be just the place for you. With easy access by road and rail, yet only twenty minutes walk from the Castle and Cathedral at the historic centre of Durham City, Collingwood is the newest College of Durham University, and offers you first class eating, meeting areas and (in vacations) accommodation. We also offer a bed and breakfast service, convenient for your holiday in Northumbria and the North East whether on an individual or group basis. Day Conferences The purpose built conference centre at Collingwood is the ideal venue to hold your conferences, meetings and training courses. The Penthouse suite is available throughout the year and can cater for up to 180 delegates. The Dales Suite is also available throughout the year and has capacity for 40 delegates Delegate rates are available, including our new executive meetings package. Accommodation The accommodation offered by Collingwood is of a high quality with a three diamond English Tourism Council rating. It is value for money, with rooms available to suit all budgets. Collingwood is located one mile from the centre of Durham. All the rooms are situated within the college and offer a peaceful setting. There is a variety of accommodation, with over 200 en-suite rooms available, each with a private shower, toilet and hand basin, built-in wardrobe and tea/coffee making facilities and radio alarm clocks. Sixteen of these en-suite rooms are twin occupancy and a further nine are adapted for wheelchair users. Another 300 comfortable single bedrooms are available, which are fully carpeted, centrally heated with their own wash basin. Showers and toilets are conveniently located on each floor along with kitchenettes with microwaves. For guests requiring easy access, ground floor rooms in both en-suite and standard rooms are available on request. All rooms have bed linen (duvets) and towels provided in all rooms, throughout your stay, with the rooms are serviced daily. There is free car parking on site for over 130 cars and coach parking is available, with a turning circle at the entrance available for guests easy access.

    Durham University Castle

    Durham University Castle

    University College, Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, UK, DH1 3RW
    • Academic
    • ·65 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    University College, or Castle as it is affectionately known, is the oldest college of Durham University, founded in 1837, and located in a Norman fortress. It is a vibrant community of students and staff, undergraduates, from home and abroad (JCR), postgraduates (MCR), and members of University staff, visiting Fellows and people from the City and region (SCR), as well as College officers and staff, and former students (alumni). Durham Castle is open to the general public to visit through guided tours. It is available for wedding receptions, banquets, conferences, and bed and breakfast accommodation. Conferences and Tourism It is often said there is no finer venue in the North East for weddings, banquets, dinner dances and other special occasions than Durham Castle. Our staff have a wealth of experience catering for the most prestigious events, ensuring that the quality of service will match the unrivalled setting. Many of the historical settings within the Castle are available for a wide variety of event, business meetings and seminars to weddings and informal banquets. Durham Castle is the perfect venue your event. From Gala Banquets to seminars and meetings or small intimate dinners you will find that nothing is too much trouble for our friendly staff who can cater for the most prestigious of occasions.

    Durham University Hatfield College

    Durham University Hatfield College

    Hatfield College, North Bailey, Durham, UK, DH1 3RQ
    • Academic
    • ·600 attendees
    • ·273 bedrooms
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Welcome to Hatfield College. We are the second oldest College in Durham. Located between the world heritage site of the Norman Cathedral on the banks of the River Wear, situated on one of the oldest streets in Durham - we are minutes away from the centre of Durham and other University buildings. But it is not the location that makes Hatfield so special. Throughout the University the "Hatfield Spirit" is renowned. Conferences We very much hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you to Durham and to Hatfield; to a City which has developed into a national tourist and conference centre and to a College which has played a full part in this development. No member of staff can live and work in the University without being conscious of their heritage of academic history and cultural life. No student can spend three years in Durham without becoming infected with the spirit of the place. And no visitor can come to Durham and to Hatfield without being impressed by the happy blend of old and new which is to be found both in the City and the College. Location Hatfield College is situated in the heart of the City, in the shadow of the great Norman Cathedral, and on the banks of the River Wear. It is a few hundred yards from all the facilities and amenties that Durham has to offer. We can offer accommodation ranging from 2-diamond rated single standard and en-suite rooms to 4-diamond rated executive bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Limited car parking is available free of charge on site. Catering/Fine Dining The College's Georgian Dining Room is available to conferences and groups of up to 250. Meals are available in buffet, servery or family style service and special diets can be catered for. The College has its own extensive cellars offering a good selection of wine and vintage port. For smaller, private parties, the Senior Common Room Dining Room (seen by many as one of the best rooms in the University) seats up to 22 guests in elegant surroundings.

    Durham University St Marys College

    Durham University St Marys College

    Mrs Karen Fisher, Conference & Facilities Coordinator, St Mary's College, Elvet Hill Road, Durham, UK, DH1 3LR
    • Academic
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Conferences and Tourism Only a short walk from Durham City Centre, St Mary's College occupies a central position on the University site. The College is situated in pleasant parkland with views of Durham Cathedral and benefits from on-site car parking. Elegant post-war buildings combine an attractive blend of gracious Palladian and modern architecture. If you want a well-equipped conference centre in tranquil surroundings or somewhere to relax with your friends and family we can offer the ideal venue. Our dedicated staff will work with you to make your conference or event a great success. Conference Facilities Dining Hall capacity 200 - 250 depending on style of service Meeting rooms available TV lounges secluded Chapel flexibility and choice from 20 to 100 seat plenary internet access available by prior arrangement (additional charges apply) facsimile and photocopier machines coin-operated public telephones data projector in Kenworthy Hall (additional charges apply) OHP/screens flipcharts/pads & pens other audio visual equipment hired on request

    Venues in Durham

    Looking for conference venues in Durham? Conferences UK connects you with the city’s most popular hotels, university facilities, and historic event spaces. From modern riverside hotels to centuries-old castles and collegiate halls, Durham offers a memorable backdrop for meetings, training sessions, and corporate events. Our free venue-finding service makes it simple to compare options, check availability, and book your ideal space.

    Why Host a Conference in Durham

    Durham combines a rich heritage with excellent accessibility, making it a top choice for business events in the North East. Located just off the A1(M) and with direct train services to London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh, it’s easy for delegates to reach from anywhere in the UK. The city’s reputation for education and research, led by Durham University, gives it a strong professional and academic base. Delegates can enjoy stunning architecture, riverside hotels, and the iconic cathedral — all within walking distance of a compact, friendly city centre.

    ## Popular Venue Types in Durham

    • Hotel conference suites with professional support and accommodation
    • University and academic venues for seminars and training
    • Heritage buildings and castles for formal dinners and receptions
    • Modern event centres and civic spaces for large conferences
    • Country house venues for residential retreats and away days

    ## Our Top Conference Venues in Durham

    • Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham: Overlooking the River Wear, this contemporary hotel features eleven meeting rooms and a ballroom accommodating up to 400 delegates. With natural light, flexible layouts, on-site catering, and stylish accommodation, it’s ideal for large conferences, corporate dinners, or hybrid events.
    • Holiday Inn Washington: Situated between Durham and Sunderland, this accessible hotel offers eight adaptable meeting rooms with modern AV facilities and free parking. Perfect for training sessions or regional conferences, it provides excellent value, convenient motorway access, and comfortable accommodation for overnight delegates.
    • Durham University – St John’s College: Located in the heart of the historic city, St John’s College offers a range of traditional and modern conference facilities. Delegates can enjoy atmospheric dining halls, lecture rooms, and beautiful courtyards, supported by professional event staff and on-site catering.
    • Lumley Castle Hotel: A striking 14th-century castle overlooking the River Wear, Lumley Castle Hotel offers a dramatic and unforgettable setting for conferences, gala dinners, and team retreats. With a choice of elegant function rooms, fine dining, and boutique accommodation, it’s ideal for events that demand something truly special.

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