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Meeting planners value County Durham as a versatile and picturesque town, coast and country destination for conferences, meetings and events.
Situated in the north east of England, this unspoilt county is an ideal conference destination being able to cater for all requirements and events thanks to a varied wealth of venues across the region, which itself provides a choice of settings from rural countryside to a stunning heritage coastline.
Boasting the magnificent Durham Dales and the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as a striking coastline, County Durham offers impressive landscapes ideal for outdoor pursuit teambuilding events and corporate activities on both land and water. With space to think and breathe, conference delegates will undoubtedly be inspired by this beautiful area.
The glorious countryside provides rural venues and country house hotels ideal for corporate retreats and undisturbed strategy meetings, whilst the county town of Durham alongside alternatives such as Darlington and Hartlepool offer an excellent range of flexible venues well equipped to cater for any and all corporate events including historic buildings, academic establishments and sporting venues.
Ease of access to the region is another benefit for both national and international conference delegates, having good road access from the A1(M), A19 and A66, excellent high speed rail links with major cities including London and two airports, Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle, within easy reach.
Across the county as a whole there is an extraordinary choice of superb conference and event venues able to cater for both large and small delegate groups leaving meeting planners spoilt for choice. Durham is of course renowned for its illustrious academic venues such as Durham University, the College of St Hild and St Bede, Ushaw College, East Durham College, Hartlepool College, Darlington College of Technology and Grey College, all boasting an array of meeting and training rooms, lecture halls, conference and banqueting suites both modern and historic in style. There are also numerous sporting venues able to provide adaptable conference and exhibitions spaces, meeting rooms, training and teambuilding events with capacity for large delegate group events such as Sedgefield Racecourse, Durham County Cricket Club, Hartlepool RFC, Darlington FC, Hartlepool United FC and Durham City AFC. To experience the county’s majestic heritage why not consider historic venues such as the impressive Durham Castle or The Bowes Museum, whilst unusual cultural and civic venues Durham Town Hall, Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre and Borough Hall, which alone can accommodate up to 1,312 delegates, also offer exceptional spaces for conferences, exhibitions, corporate events and weddings. Those seeking a purpose-built conference centre facility at the heart of Durham city centre will appreciate City West which offers a choice of conference rooms and suites for meetings, training events and seminars. Being a region popular for both business and pleasure alike there are a number of outstanding hotels offering first class conference and banqueting facilities. Country house hotels such as Rockliffe Hall, Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club and Lumley Castle Hotel offer mesmerising, tranquil settings ideal for weddings, corporate hospitality events, banquets and conference retreats, with capacity ranging from 150 to 600 delegates. Historic building Hall Garth Hotel also comprises a golf course for those wishing to host conferences alongside corporate golf events, whilst Barcelo Redworth Hall Hotel is a breathtaking historic country house set in luxurious grounds offering some of the finest conferencing facilities available in north east England. The Wynyard Rooms are also highly regarded as a premier conference venue offering the highest levels of service and capacity for 300 delegates. Major hotel groups represented in County Durham include Best Western, Classic British Hotels, Forestdale Hotels, Marriott, Old English Inns, Radisson Blu and Rezidor.
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An imposing Jacobean country manor in 150 acres of park and woodland. Extensive Spa and leisure facilities, 143 non-smoking bedrooms and a purpose built Conference centre for up to 300 guests; all five minutes from the A1 (M).
The hotel will offer 1,100 m² of dedicated meeting and event space available across 11 meeting and event rooms, the largest of which has a capacity to cater for up to 400 delegates in a theatre style set up.
Situated at Wynyard Park, just off the A19 and within easy reach of the A1(M) and air and rail links, The Wynyard Rooms provide a professional backdrop for any corporate occasion. With a variety of room sizes, from two-person meeting and interview rooms to the prestigious conference hall seating up to 300.
We are pleased to introduce our Meeting & Event facilities at the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground. This modern development is situated in highly attractive and mature parkland on the banks of the River Wear. Although located in this secluded valley, Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground is only minutes from the A1(M).
If you are organising a business meeting, function or special event, Rockliffe Hall is the ideal meeting venue in the North East of England. Within easy reach of Newcastle, Durham, York and Teeside the hotel boasts modern meeting space, fitted with the latest technology.
A delightful haven near Durham. BEST WESTERN Hardwick Hall Hotel is just 8 miles away from Durham, just off the A1(M). Country comfort awaits, so whether you need the perfect business base or a relaxing retreat, this is the place for you!
Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club is one of the North East's foremost business and event venues. With function suites and meeting rooms that cater for 6 - 600 people, the Bishops Suite, Ballroom, Marquee, Boardrooms and dedicated meeting spaces, Ramside is ideal for holding a conference in Durham, private dining and banquets, business event...
Hall Garth Hotel in County Durham is a stunning 15th century manor house set amidst its own 70 acre parkland estate, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Originally part of the Bishop of Durham's Estate, Hall Garth Hotel in Darlington features its own 9 hole golf course and leisure club. There is ample free parking and WiFi throughout the...
For over 600 yrs Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape. Set within nine acres of parkland, overlooking the River Wear; Lumley provides a magnificent setting for conferences, staff training, seminars, product launches and corporate dinners. Elegant meeting rooms with the capacity to host functions for up to 150 guests.
We have a small separate bar with TV, pool and darts with seating for up to 30 people. The restaurant seats up to 180 in different areas and in several seating arrangements.
The Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington, County Durham has a long and fascinating history having been built as a private home by the Allan Family. Building commenced in 1693 and was finally completed in 1717, with the property being passed down through the family until 1953.