Maiden Castle Sports Centre
Formerly The Graham Sports Centre
Maiden Castle Sports Centre (formerly The Graham Sports Centre) has 3 meeting/event spaces for 25–400 delegates (theatre), largest: Main Sports Hall (1,000).
- Up to 800 delegates
- 3 meeting spaces
- On-site parking
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3 photosCapacity overview
3 spaces · capacities by layout · floor area in m²
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception | m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Sports Hall | 400 | — | — | — | — | — | 800 | 800 |
| Meeting Room 1 | 40 | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — | 50 |
| Meeting Room 2 | 25 | — | 12 | 18 | 15 | — | — | 35 |
At a glance
The Graham Sports Centre is a premier sporting facility located within Durham University's Maiden Castle Sports Park. This modern venue offers versatile spaces suitable for conferences, events, and sporting activities. The centre features state-of-the-art facilities including a large sports hall, meeting rooms, and excellent catering options. Located just outside Durham city centre, it provides easy access to the historic cathedral city while offering ample parking and modern amenities. The venue is popular for corporate events, conferences, sports tournaments, and university functions, combining professional event facilities with a scenic university campus setting.
Best suited for
- Sporting Events
- Conferences
- Exhibitions
- Training Sessions
- Community Events
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
Pricing & packages
Exact rates are confirmed on your proposal — our experts negotiate on your behalf.
Meeting room, equipment, lunch & refreshments.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Food & catering
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- AV equipment
- Parking
- Accessible
- Catering
- Air conditioning
- Natural light
- Sports facilities
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking
- Accessible facilities
Location & getting there
Maiden Castle Sports Park, Durham University, Durham, DH1 3SE, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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Maiden Castle Sports Centre is a verified sports centre in Durham, hosting up to 800 guests. Its profile rates most strongly 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.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & production✓ Verified
- Food & catering✓ Verified
- BedroomsNot listed
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
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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 2025Quality score 90/100
Top-tier data completeness — capacities, facilities and access verified.
Frequently asked
Is The Graham Sports Centre now Maiden Castle Sports Centre?
Yes — The Graham Sports Centre has been renamed Maiden Castle Sports Centre. It is the same venue at Maiden Castle Sports Park, Durham University, Durham, DH1 3SE, United Kingdom, with 3 meeting and event spaces. Capacities and facilities on this page are listed under the current name.
How many meeting rooms does Maiden Castle Sports Centre have?
Maiden Castle Sports Centre has 3 meeting and event spaces in Durham, seating up to 400 delegates theatre-style in the largest room.
What is the capacity of Maiden Castle Sports Centre's largest event space?
The largest event space at Maiden Castle Sports Centre is Main Sports Hall, with a maximum capacity of 1,000 guests.
What conference facilities does Maiden Castle Sports Centre offer?
Maiden Castle Sports Centre offers Free WiFi, AV equipment, Parking, Accessible, PA System, Microphones, Scoreboards across its 3 meeting and event spaces.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 800 guests for events, varies by sport and configuration
What AV equipment is available?
Basic AV equipment including PA system and Wi-Fi available
Is catering available?
Catering services available through approved suppliers
Is there parking available?
On-site parking available with approximately 150 spaces
About Maiden Castle Sports Centre
The Graham Sports Centre is a premier sporting facility located within Durham University's Maiden Castle Sports Park. This modern venue offers versatile spaces suitable for conferences, events, and sporting activities. The centre features state-of-the-art facilities including a large sports hall, meeting rooms, and excellent catering options. Located just outside Durham city centre, it provides easy access to the historic cathedral city while offering ample parking and modern amenities. The venue is popular for corporate events, conferences, sports tournaments, and university functions, combining professional event facilities with a scenic university campus setting.
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