St Hild & St Bede College Brochure

Hild & Bede 4pp brochure

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How to find St Hild & St Bede

Conference, banquet and event facilities at the College of St Hild & St Bede event durham

0800 28 99 70 or visit: www.durham.ac.uk/event.durham

For Stockton facilities call:

event tees

08000 28 24 22 or visit: www.durham.ac.uk/event.tees

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Classic St Hild & St Bede “The excellent service and the dedicated staff helped our conference run smoothly, which meant everyone could relax and enjoy the wonderful setting.”

A dedicated service, tailored to your needs The College of St Hild and St Bede has a wealth of facilities and amenities that can be adapted to suit a wide variety of events, and the experienced and dedicated staff at the College will ensure any occasion is an unrivalled success.

The College puts great emphasis on its ability to offer varied and distinctive dining facilities, perfectly complemented by a catering team with a wealth of experience in creating menus to meet all tastes and occasions. The dining venues include the spectacular and elegant Joachim Room, formerly the chapel of St Hild’s College, which is now the College’s principal banqueting room and is appropriate for groups of between 40 and 110 people. More intimate occasions can be held in the Collier Room, or the main dining hall will prove perfect for up to 350 people with its fine view across the College grounds to the Castle. The College’s Caedmon Hall is a purpose-built facility that can accommodate up to 330 people and can be adapted for a wide variety of events from lectures to large receptions, discos and celebratory parties.

A truly spectacular setting The College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham’s largest college, offers one of the most picturesque and beautiful settings in which to host a wide range of events, from banquets and buffets to weddings and conferences. The splendour of the College combined with the backdrop of one of England’s most magnificent and historic cities will ensure any occasion will be a truly memorable experience.

Set within 16 acres of beautiful grounds that lead to the edge of the River Wear, the College also enjoys views across the historic city to the spectacular, worldfamous Cathedral. Part of the World Heritage Site along with the City’s Castle, the Cathedral is widely regarded to be among the finest Norman architecture in the world.

In addition to the tranquil surroundings, the many buildings of the College are among the finest in Durham, ensuring

that any event will be enhanced by the elegant and spectacular architecture.

As a venue for weddings, the College is unparalleled within the City, with its photogenic riverside grounds and choice of elegant dining and reception rooms.

Whether you want to hold an inspirational conference, workshop, wedding reception, or simply have a relaxing break in a majestic city, the natural and architectural splendour of the College will prove to be the perfect setting for any occasion.

historic exquisite dramatic unique

event durham

In addition the College benefits from its location close to the A1M, ensuring that travelling delegates and guests will have an easy journey to their event. Ample on-site parking is available, making the venue ideal for large groups such as coach parties and wedding guests.

There is a wealth of other amenities and facilities that will ensure any event runs smoothly. For conferences and seminars the College can provide all the necessary audio-visual support in a variety of meeting rooms, which can all be designed and adapted to meet your exact requirements. The varied accommodation at the College is well-furnished and tastefully decorated, providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay for up to 432 people.

A flexible and adaptable approach for all occasions The College of St Hild and St Bede has a dedicated team that will closely consult with you to ensure that the venue is tailored to meet your particular requirements.

As well as the accommodation and facilities listed below we can also incorporate other venues in and around Durham University. That means you can enjoy the choice of colleges in Durham as well as the state-of-the-art facilities at the modern purpose-built campus in Stockton-on-Tees. So whatever type of event you are holding, you will find the range of options and choices available through the College to be perfect for any occasion.

Facilities, capacity and amenities at St Hild & St Bede Single en-suite Single standard

0002 0402

Twin en-suite Twin standard

0003 0025

Meeting rooms

0010

Maximum seating Theatre style

0330

Boardroom

0030

Banquet

0350

Buffet / Reception

0330

U-shape

0030

Caberet

0100

Classroom

0100

Year round conferencing

0110

Hild & Bede 4pp brochure

8/8/06

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Page 3

Classic St Hild & St Bede “The excellent service and the dedicated staff helped our conference run smoothly, which meant everyone could relax and enjoy the wonderful setting.”

A dedicated service, tailored to your needs The College of St Hild and St Bede has a wealth of facilities and amenities that can be adapted to suit a wide variety of events, and the experienced and dedicated staff at the College will ensure any occasion is an unrivalled success.

The College puts great emphasis on its ability to offer varied and distinctive dining facilities, perfectly complemented by a catering team with a wealth of experience in creating menus to meet all tastes and occasions. The dining venues include the spectacular and elegant Joachim Room, formerly the chapel of St Hild’s College, which is now the College’s principal banqueting room and is appropriate for groups of between 40 and 110 people. More intimate occasions can be held in the Collier Room, or the main dining hall will prove perfect for up to 350 people with its fine view across the College grounds to the Castle. The College’s Caedmon Hall is a purpose-built facility that can accommodate up to 330 people and can be adapted for a wide variety of events from lectures to large receptions, discos and celebratory parties.

A truly spectacular setting The College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham’s largest college, offers one of the most picturesque and beautiful settings in which to host a wide range of events, from banquets and buffets to weddings and conferences. The splendour of the College combined with the backdrop of one of England’s most magnificent and historic cities will ensure any occasion will be a truly memorable experience.

Set within 16 acres of beautiful grounds that lead to the edge of the River Wear, the College also enjoys views across the historic city to the spectacular, worldfamous Cathedral. Part of the World Heritage Site along with the City’s Castle, the Cathedral is widely regarded to be among the finest Norman architecture in the world.

In addition to the tranquil surroundings, the many buildings of the College are among the finest in Durham, ensuring

that any event will be enhanced by the elegant and spectacular architecture.

As a venue for weddings, the College is unparalleled within the City, with its photogenic riverside grounds and choice of elegant dining and reception rooms.

Whether you want to hold an inspirational conference, workshop, wedding reception, or simply have a relaxing break in a majestic city, the natural and architectural splendour of the College will prove to be the perfect setting for any occasion.

historic exquisite dramatic unique

event durham

In addition the College benefits from its location close to the A1M, ensuring that travelling delegates and guests will have an easy journey to their event. Ample on-site parking is available, making the venue ideal for large groups such as coach parties and wedding guests.

There is a wealth of other amenities and facilities that will ensure any event runs smoothly. For conferences and seminars the College can provide all the necessary audio-visual support in a variety of meeting rooms, which can all be designed and adapted to meet your exact requirements. The varied accommodation at the College is well-furnished and tastefully decorated, providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay for up to 432 people.

A flexible and adaptable approach for all occasions The College of St Hild and St Bede has a dedicated team that will closely consult with you to ensure that the venue is tailored to meet your particular requirements.

As well as the accommodation and facilities listed below we can also incorporate other venues in and around Durham University. That means you can enjoy the choice of colleges in Durham as well as the state-of-the-art facilities at the modern purpose-built campus in Stockton-on-Tees. So whatever type of event you are holding, you will find the range of options and choices available through the College to be perfect for any occasion.

Facilities, capacity and amenities at St Hild & St Bede Single en-suite Single standard

0002 0402

Twin en-suite Twin standard

0003 0025

Meeting rooms

0010

Maximum seating Theatre style

0330

Boardroom

0030

Banquet

0350

Buffet / Reception

0330

U-shape

0030

Caberet

0100

Classroom

0100

Year round conferencing

0110

Hild & Bede 4pp brochure

8/8/06

15:25

Page 1

How to find St Hild & St Bede

Conference, banquet and event facilities at the College of St Hild & St Bede event durham

0800 28 99 70 or visit: www.durham.ac.uk/event.durham

For Stockton facilities call:

event tees

08000 28 24 22 or visit: www.durham.ac.uk/event.tees