1 photosImages not verified1 photosImages not verifiedDurham County Cricket Club's Emirates Riverside is a world-class cricket venue that doubles as a sophisticated conference and events facility. Located on the banks of the River Wear in Chester-le-Street, the venue combines traditional cricket hospitality with modern conferencing capabilities. The ground features multiple meeting rooms, hospitality suites, and outdoor spaces with stunning riverside views. The venue offers flexible spaces suitable for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and private dining, all within easy reach of Newcastle and the wider North East region. Modern facilities include state-of-the-art AV equipment, catering services, and ample parking.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumley Suite | 180 | — | 40 | 100 | 50 | — | — |
| Riverside Suite | 120 | — | 30 | 70 | 35 | — | — |
| Presidents Suite | 80 | — | 20 | 50 | 25 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on application. Packages include room hire, catering, and hospitality options. Wedding and corporate event packages available.
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Emirates Riverside, Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR, United Kingdom
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Durham County Cricket Club is a verified cricket ground & conference centre in Chester-le-Street, hosting up to 19,000 guests, with day delegate rates from £880. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. 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.
Up to 19000 guests for cricket matches, conference facilities for 50-500 guests depending on room configuration
Professional AV equipment including projectors, screens, sound systems and lighting available
Full catering services available from light refreshments to formal dining, licensed bars
Extensive parking facilities available on-site for up to 2000 vehicles
Durham County Cricket Club's Emirates Riverside is a world-class cricket venue that doubles as a sophisticated conference and events facility. Located on the banks of the River Wear in Chester-le-Street, the venue combines traditional cricket hospitality with modern conferencing capabilities. The ground features multiple meeting rooms, hospitality suites, and outdoor spaces with stunning riverside views. The venue offers flexible spaces suitable for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and private dining, all within easy reach of Newcastle and the wider North East region. Modern facilities include state-of-the-art AV equipment, catering services, and ample parking.
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