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Hotel & Conference Centre

Best Western Whitworth Hall

Durham, North East England — DL16 7QX

120

Max Capacity

FROM

£90

Per Day

4.6000000000000005

35 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Best Western Whitworth Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed Georgian country house hotel set within 14 acres of beautiful parkland near Durham. Originally built in 1876, this elegant venue combines historic charm with modern conference facilities, featuring period features throughout including ornate ceilings and original fireplaces. The hotel offers versatile meeting spaces accommodating up to 120 delegates, along with 28 well-appointed guest bedrooms. Located just minutes from the A1(M), it provides easy access to Newcastle, Durham, and the wider North East region, making it an ideal choice for corporate events, weddings, and leisure breaks. The venue boasts excellent dining facilities with locally sourced cuisine, extensive grounds perfect for team building activities, and complimentary parking for all guests.

Room Capacities

theatre

120

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

150

dining

100

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £90

Day delegate rates and room hire packages available on request. Wedding and event packages offered. Competitive rates for corporate bookings.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

Free Parking

AV Equipment Available

Air Conditioning

Accessible Facilities

On-site Restaurant

Bar

Garden/Outdoor Space

Historic Building

24-hour Reception

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Laptops

Whiteboards

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTraining SessionsWorkshopsCorporate EventsProduct Launches

Location & Access

Whitworth Hall Country Park, Spennymoor, Durham DL16 7QX

Durham railway station 8 miles away with regular services to London, Edinburgh and major UK cities. Bus services available from Spennymoor town centre (2 miles). Newcastle Airport approximately 35 miles north.

Complimentary on-site parking for up to 80 vehicles. Additional overflow parking available in grounds.

Wheelchair accessible