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University College Conference Centre

Dunelm House

Durham, North East England — DH1 3AN

200

Max Capacity

FROM

£250

Per Day

4.6000000000000005

9 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Dunelm House is a prestigious University of Durham college located on New Elvet, offering excellent conference and event facilities in a historic setting. The venue combines traditional academic atmosphere with modern amenities, featuring multiple meeting rooms, dining facilities, and accommodation options. Situated in Durham's city centre, it provides easy access to the famous cathedral and castle, making it an ideal location for conferences, meetings, and special events. The college offers flexible spaces suitable for corporate events, academic conferences, and private functions, with professional catering services and audio-visual equipment available.

Room Capacities

theatre

150

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

200

dining

100

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £250

Day rates include room hire, basic AV equipment, and refreshments. Residential packages available including accommodation and meals. Pricing varies by season and event type.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Catering services

Accommodation available

Historic setting

City centre location

Flexible room layouts

Professional support staff

AV & Technical

Digital Projectors

Screens

PA System

Wireless Microphones

High-speed Wi-Fi

Interactive Whiteboards

Lectern

Laptop Connection

Ideal For

Academic ConferencesCorporate TrainingSeminarsWorkshopsGraduation CeremoniesAward Dinners

Location & Access

New Elvet, Durham DH1 3AN

Durham Railway Station 0.8km (10 minute walk). Regular train services to London (3 hours), Edinburgh (2 hours), and Newcastle (20 minutes). Local bus services stop nearby on New Elvet. Newcastle Airport 45 minutes by car.

No on-site parking. Public car parks available within 200m including Walkergate Car Park and Millburngate Car Park. On-street parking with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible