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Hotel

The Moorings Hotel

Durham, North East England — DH1 3ET

120

Max Capacity

FROM

£450

Per Day

4.2

41 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Moorings Hotel is a charming boutique hotel situated in the historic heart of Durham, just steps from the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Castle. This elegant property offers intimate meeting and event spaces alongside comfortable accommodation, making it ideal for small conferences, corporate meetings, and special occasions. The hotel features modern amenities within a traditional setting, with riverside views and easy access to Durham's cultural attractions. Meeting facilities include flexible spaces suitable for up to 120 delegates in various configurations, supported by professional catering services and modern audiovisual equipment.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

120

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £450

Day delegate rates from £45 per person including refreshments. Room hire from £200 per day. Prices vary by season and package requirements.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Catering

City Centre Location

Historic Building

Riverside Views

Air Conditioning

Natural Light

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Laptop Connection

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTrainingWorkshopsWedding ReceptionsPrivate Dining

Location & Access

North Bailey, Durham DH1 3ET

Durham Railway Station 0.8km (10-minute walk). Regular trains to London (3 hours), Newcastle (20 minutes), and Edinburgh (2 hours). Local bus services stop nearby. Newcastle Airport 35km (45 minutes by car).

No on-site parking. Public car parks within 200m including Walkergate Car Park and Prince Bishops Shopping Centre car park. Street parking available with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible