Ushaw Durham CONFERENCES | MEETINGS | EVENTS
The hidden gem of County Durham
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Introduction Located within Ushaw College’s historic estate, Ushaw Durham offers a unique and extraordinarily memorable venue for your event. Located just four miles from the picturesque city of Durham, Ushaw offers a near perfect blend of quite countryside and bustling city living. Originally established in 1808, Ushaw has amassed a wealth of history and beauty. The architecture, art, ethos and history all add to our character and atmosphere which in turn helps your makes event unforgettable.
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The Refectory This is one of the rooms which will never fail to steal people’s attention. This is the original 1808 college refectory, which has been lovingly maintained in order to provide an atmospheric and unique dining or function room.
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The Parlour The parlour was used from 1850’s by teaching staff (Professors) as a separate dining room, partly as a response to ever increasing numbers of students. The current interior was designed by Edward Pugin in 1863, and includes the original furniture and extendable dining table to seat 50 people. Many paintings in the parlour were gifts to the College in the Victorian tradition.
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The Exhibition Hall The hall has fixed theatre style seating for 270 people making it our largest Conference room. Set in the original college chapel, this room offers the height of modern technology with the intriguing historic architecture. With a cinema quality projector and surround sound PA system you will be able to capture the attention of all of your delegates effortlessly
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The Chapels Our most stunning spaces 5 St Cuthbert’s Chapel and the smaller St Joseph’s Chapel. St Cuthbert’s was constructed between 1882 and 1885 and is the second chapel on the site. It replaces a smaller chapel by A W Pugin, which was completed in 1847 and accommodated about 150 people, it now seats around 300 is perfect for concerts, recital or lectures whilst the smaller and more intimate St Joseph’s Chapel, which as a more flexible layout can comfortably accommodate 60.
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The Francis Thompson Room
The Douai Room
The Bede Meeting Room
The Presentation Room
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The East Wing The East Wing is the most recent addition to the Ushaw Estate and the Meetings Suite on the third floor benefits from truly stunning views over County Durham towards the Cathedral. A variety of meeting rooms are available ranging from 2 person rooms with formal or soft seating which are ideal for interview, counselling; right up to 8 person meeting rooms with flexible seating arrangements and views that are guaranteed to impress.
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Catering With a range of catering partners we are able to provide anything from a small buffet for two right up to a three course dinner with waitress service for over 100 guests. We’ll work with you to deliver a tailored solution that meets your budget and will be guaranteed to leave your guests satisfied. Please ask to see our separate catering brochure.
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Meeting Room Rates Capacity
Brief Description
Full Day (£)
Half Day (£)
Evening (£)
East Wing Meeting Room
2, 3 or 4
Desk /Table and Chairs
40
30
~
East Wing Meeting Room
2, 3 or 4
Low Level / Soft Seating
40
30
~
East Wing Meeting Room
8
Boardroom
80
45
~
Pontop Room
20
Boardroom or Classroom
100
60
50
Douai Room
30
Boardroom or Classroom
120
70
60
Bede Meeting Room
40
Boardroom or Classroom
160
90
80
Presentation Room
40
Boardroom / Theatre / Cabaret
195
110
100
The Parlour
60
Boardroom / Reception
300
220
220
Francis Thompson Room
90
Soft seating
160
90
80
Refectory
160
Cabaret / Theatre / Reception
650
400
380
Exhibition Hall (Theatre)
256
Fixed Tiered Theatre Style
700
400
380
St Cuthbert's Chapel
300
Chapel 5 fixed seating
~
400
~
St Joseph's Chapel
60
Chapel 5 flexible seating
~
80
~
Ushaw Durham conferences meetings events
East Wing 2nd Floor
Presentation Suite
WC
The Parlour
Refectory
7
Pontop
5
4 3
6
2 1
WC ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE
Douai
Francis Thompson
FRONT DOOR
Ushaw Durham conferences meetings events
Location BY ROAD: From the South, leave the A1(M) at junction 59 north of Darlington and continue north on the A167 (for approximately 14 miles) to the traffic lights at Neville’s Cross, which is on the outskirts of Durham City. Continue to the third set of traffic lights by Sainsburys Local and turn left (Ushaw College is signposted here, 2 miles).
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From the North, leave the A1(M) at junction 63, Chester5Le5Street. Continue south on the A167 (for approximately 7 miles) until you reach Crossgate Moor on the outskirts of Dur5 ham. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights just past the pedestrian footbridge. Ushaw College is signposted (2..5 miles) BY RAIL: Durham Station is 3 miles away. Taxis are available from the station. BY AIR: Newcastle Airport is 25 miles north of Ushaw. Metrolink provides access to the centre of Newcastle connecting with rail services to Durham.
Ushaw Durham conferences meetings events