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Durham Castle

University venue · Durham

Spaces and services at Durham Castle

Durham Castle is a historic venue in the heart of Durham City, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, run by Event Durham at Durham University. It offers banqueting and private dining in the Great Hall and Bishop's Dining Room, and meeting space for presentations, meetings and seminars in the Bishop's Dining Room. It also offers bed and breakfast accommodation.

On offer
Meeting rooms, training rooms, catering and private offices.
Holds
Up to 50 delegates for meetings in the Bishop's Dining Room; theatre style up to 40 (no equipment) and 40 (with equipment); board room 25; Great Hall up to 200 for dinner.

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Its website: durham.ac.uk

From its own website, read on 26 Oct 2026. Check prices and when it is free with Durham Castle itself.

Where to find Durham Castle

Address: The Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW

Area: County Durham, the North East Combined Authority area

The dot marks Durham Castle.

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    Hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, labs or workshops, a virtual office, meeting rooms, a conference hall, training rooms and catering

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  • Derwentside Business Centre

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    Managed offices · Durham · Meeting rooms take 6 to 40 people

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All 17 in County Durham

Places to work and meet across County Durham

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