Bowburn Hall Hotel
- Up to 180 delegates
- 3 meeting spaces
- On-site parking
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Bowburn Hall Hotel is an elegant Georgian country house hotel set in picturesque grounds just outside Durham city. This historic venue combines period charm with modern facilities, offering well-appointed meeting rooms, event spaces and comfortable accommodation. The hotel features multiple function rooms suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings and social events, with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to larger receptions for up to 180 guests. Located conveniently for both Durham city centre and major transport links, the hotel provides an ideal setting for business events and leisure breaks, with professional catering services and modern audiovisual equipment available throughout.
Best suited for
- Conferences
- Wedding Receptions
- Corporate Events
- Business Meetings
- Training Sessions
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factMeeting spaces at this venue
Capacity overview
| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Function Room | 120 | — | 40 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
| Boardroom | 20 | — | 14 | 15 | 12 | — | — |
| Private Dining Room | 30 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — |
Pricing & packages
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Day delegate rates and room hire charges available on request. Wedding and event packages available. Please contact venue directly for current pricing.
Request exact pricing →Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- AV Equipment
- Catering
- Accommodation
- Garden Views
- Historic Building
- Professional Service
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking
Location & getting there
Bowburn Hall, Durham Road, Durham, DH6 5NH, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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Bowburn Hall Hotel is a verified country house hotel in Durham, hosting up to 180 guests, with day delegate rates from £95. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue Genome™
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & production✓ Verified
- Food & catering✓ Verified
- Bedrooms✓ Verified
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
Venue IQ™
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Photography refreshed — 5 images
Latest venue imagery reviewed and published.
- Oct 2025Live day delegate rates from £95
Structured pricing verified for instant budget matching.
Frequently asked
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 180 guests for conferences, 120 for dining events
What AV equipment is available?
Standard AV equipment including projector, sound system, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Is catering available?
Full catering services available with restaurant-quality cuisine and bar service
Is there parking available?
Complimentary on-site parking available for all guests
About Bowburn Hall Hotel
Bowburn Hall Hotel is an elegant Georgian country house hotel set in picturesque grounds just outside Durham city. This historic venue combines period charm with modern facilities, offering well-appointed meeting rooms, event spaces and comfortable accommodation. The hotel features multiple function rooms suitable for conferences, meetings, weddings and social events, with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to larger receptions for up to 180 guests. Located conveniently for both Durham city centre and major transport links, the hotel provides an ideal setting for business events and leisure breaks, with professional catering services and modern audiovisual equipment available throughout.
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