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St Mary's College is one of Durham University's most picturesque colleges, situated on Elvet Hill with commanding views over Durham Cathedral and the River Wear. The college offers a range of meeting and conference facilities within its historic buildings, including intimate seminar rooms and larger function spaces. The college combines traditional academic atmosphere with modern amenities, making it ideal for corporate meetings, academic conferences, and special events. Its central Durham location provides easy access to the city's attractions while offering a peaceful collegiate environment for focused meetings and retreats.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Conference Room | 80 | — | 24 | 48 | 30 | — | — |
| Seminar Room 1 | 25 | — | 12 | 18 | 15 | — | — |
| Seminar Room 2 | 20 | — | 10 | 15 | 12 | — | — |
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.
Competitive rates for academic and corporate bookings. Contact for detailed pricing based on requirements and duration.
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Elvet Hill Road, Durham, DH1 3LJ, United Kingdom
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St Mary's College Durham is a verified university college in Durham, hosting up to 120 guests, with day delegate rates from £140. 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.
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Up to 120 guests in theatre style, 80 in classroom style, 60 in boardroom configuration
Modern AV equipment including digital projector, sound system, wireless microphones and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Full catering services available from light refreshments to formal dining, with dietary requirements accommodated
On-site parking available for delegates, advance booking recommended for larger events
St Mary's College is one of Durham University's most picturesque colleges, situated on Elvet Hill with commanding views over Durham Cathedral and the River Wear. The college offers a range of meeting and conference facilities within its historic buildings, including intimate seminar rooms and larger function spaces. The college combines traditional academic atmosphere with modern amenities, making it ideal for corporate meetings, academic conferences, and special events. Its central Durham location provides easy access to the city's attractions while offering a peaceful collegiate environment for focused meetings and retreats.
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