Event Durham

Event Durham is Durham University’s dedicated conference and events service, offering organisers access to a diverse collection of venues across the university estate and the historic city of Durham. Its portfolio includes purpose-built teaching and conference facilities, meeting rooms, college spaces, private dining rooms and distinctive locations such as Durham Castle and Palace Green.

The team supports a broad range of occasions, including academic and professional conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, workshops, weddings, private dinners, parties and residential group stays. Organisers can work with Event Durham to identify a suitable venue, plan the programme and coordinate the practical details required for a successful event. The service is designed for both smaller gatherings and larger occasions, with spaces available for events of up to around 500 guests, depending on the selected location and format.

A key advantage is the variety of settings available through one events team. Organisers can choose modern university facilities for presentations and delegate sessions, or create a more distinctive experience in historic college buildings and heritage surroundings. Durham Castle provides an especially memorable setting for dinners, receptions and accommodation, while university colleges offer additional options for banqueting, private dining and seasonal residential bookings.

Event Durham can also assist with delegate accommodation during university vacation periods, group travel arrangements and connections with local hotels and attractions. Its event management support covers administration, venue planning and coordination, giving organisers a central point of contact from the first enquiry through to delivery. With flexible spaces, experienced event staff and a choice of modern and historic venues, Event Durham is well suited to conferences, weddings, private functions and residential events in Durham.