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How to find St Aidan’s College
Conference, banquet and event facilities at St Aidan’s College 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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Facilities, capacity and amenities at St Aidan’s College Single en-suite Single standard
064 120
Twin en-suite Twin standard Twin disabled en-suite
028 048 005
Meeting rooms
012
Maximum seating
Unique St Aidan’s
Theatre style
0180
Boardroom
0040
Banquet
0250
Buffet / Reception
0250
U-shape
0060
Caberet
0065
Classroom
0070
Year round conferencing
0100
Guests can relax in the landscaped grounds or take a stroll down the hill and along the banks of the River Wear into the heart of Durham, one of the most majestic and historic cities in the country. The College looks down on Durham Cathedral, recently voted the most beautiful building in the UK in a BBC Radio 4 survey, fully justifying its accolade as a World Heritage Site along with Durham Castle.
Designed by renowned architect Sir Basil Spence, the creator of Coventry Cathedral, St Aidan’s College is noted for its unique architecture with its distinctive design based on curves and arches.
The University’s Botanic Garden and Oriental Museum are also on the College’s doorstep, and golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Mount Oswald Golf Club and its pleasant
historic exquisite dramatic unique
event durham
A flexible and adaptable approach
The quality of service and wealth of facilities and amenities at the College will ensure that any event, from conferences and training courses to sumptious banquets and wedding parties, will be a spectacular success. Dedicated and experienced staff at St Aidan’s will be on-hand to make sure that the venue is tailored to suit your particular requirements... all part of the service that has resulted in St Aidan’s being nominated by our customers as Best University Accommodation in the national Group Travel Awards on several occasions.
St Aidan’s College’s dedicated team will 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 to give you unparalleled flexibility and 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 a range of options and choices available through the College to perfect any occasion.
The College’s purpose-built conference centre, the Lindisfarne Centre, is open all year round and has state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment including a data projector and interactive whiteboard. The College also has the benefit of several interlinking and fully integrated meeting rooms, two of these rooms are equipped with data projectors and a full range of portable equipment can be used to customize the venue to your requirements. The dining services at the College are of the highest standard. Our innovative catering manager and his team can provide excellent cuisine for any occasion, from full English breakfasts to finger buffets between meetings, wedding banquets and champagne receptions. The College’s impressive dining hall, with its panoramic view of the Cathedral, is the perfect place for a gala dinner or celebratory banquet; and the Lindisfarne Centre, which has an illuminated outdoor patio and is equipped with its own catering facilities and bar, is ideal for more intimate gatherings and parties.
A truly spectacular setting to make your event unique Beautiful and tranquil grounds, an inspirational backdrop and original architecture make St Aidan’s College a truly unique and ideal venue for any event. Whether you are holding a residential conference, an away-day, a workshop or a wedding celebration, the facilities and service at St Aidan’s, along with its magnificent surroundings, will ensure your event is an unforgettable experience.
A dedicated service, tailored to your needs
parkland course. In addition to the nearby attractions, the College is also an ideal base from which to explore the many historical wonders of the region, including Lindisfarne Priory and Hadrian’s Wall. When it is time to enjoy the nightlife, Durham has some excellent bars and restaurants... or you could make the short journey to Newcastle and Gateshead, both are famous for clubs, theatres, The Sage Gateshead concert hall and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
“It was the ideal place to stay while exploring the city and the many fantastic attractions in the area.”
As one of the few venues in the City to be granted a licence for civil weddings, St Aidan’s is the ideal place to get married. The whole day can be taken care of at the College, from the ceremony itself and a drinks reception to photographs in the tranquil grounds and a sit-down meal for up to 250 people. Guests can also have the benefit of using the available on-site parking, and take advantage of the College’s extensive wine cellar as well as the two well-stocked bars, which have flexible opening hours.
“The staff were excellent… so efficient and friendly and always there to help.”
St Aidans 4pp brochure
8/8/06
15:41
Page 3
Facilities, capacity and amenities at St Aidan’s College Single en-suite Single standard
064 120
Twin en-suite Twin standard Twin disabled en-suite
028 048 005
Meeting rooms
012
Maximum seating
Unique St Aidan’s
Theatre style
0180
Boardroom
0040
Banquet
0250
Buffet / Reception
0250
U-shape
0060
Caberet
0065
Classroom
0070
Year round conferencing
0100
Guests can relax in the landscaped grounds or take a stroll down the hill and along the banks of the River Wear into the heart of Durham, one of the most majestic and historic cities in the country. The College looks down on Durham Cathedral, recently voted the most beautiful building in the UK in a BBC Radio 4 survey, fully justifying its accolade as a World Heritage Site along with Durham Castle.
Designed by renowned architect Sir Basil Spence, the creator of Coventry Cathedral, St Aidan’s College is noted for its unique architecture with its distinctive design based on curves and arches.
The University’s Botanic Garden and Oriental Museum are also on the College’s doorstep, and golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Mount Oswald Golf Club and its pleasant
historic exquisite dramatic unique
event durham
A flexible and adaptable approach
The quality of service and wealth of facilities and amenities at the College will ensure that any event, from conferences and training courses to sumptious banquets and wedding parties, will be a spectacular success. Dedicated and experienced staff at St Aidan’s will be on-hand to make sure that the venue is tailored to suit your particular requirements... all part of the service that has resulted in St Aidan’s being nominated by our customers as Best University Accommodation in the national Group Travel Awards on several occasions.
St Aidan’s College’s dedicated team will 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 to give you unparalleled flexibility and 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 a range of options and choices available through the College to perfect any occasion.
The College’s purpose-built conference centre, the Lindisfarne Centre, is open all year round and has state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment including a data projector and interactive whiteboard. The College also has the benefit of several interlinking and fully integrated meeting rooms, two of these rooms are equipped with data projectors and a full range of portable equipment can be used to customize the venue to your requirements. The dining services at the College are of the highest standard. Our innovative catering manager and his team can provide excellent cuisine for any occasion, from full English breakfasts to finger buffets between meetings, wedding banquets and champagne receptions. The College’s impressive dining hall, with its panoramic view of the Cathedral, is the perfect place for a gala dinner or celebratory banquet; and the Lindisfarne Centre, which has an illuminated outdoor patio and is equipped with its own catering facilities and bar, is ideal for more intimate gatherings and parties.
A truly spectacular setting to make your event unique Beautiful and tranquil grounds, an inspirational backdrop and original architecture make St Aidan’s College a truly unique and ideal venue for any event. Whether you are holding a residential conference, an away-day, a workshop or a wedding celebration, the facilities and service at St Aidan’s, along with its magnificent surroundings, will ensure your event is an unforgettable experience.
A dedicated service, tailored to your needs
parkland course. In addition to the nearby attractions, the College is also an ideal base from which to explore the many historical wonders of the region, including Lindisfarne Priory and Hadrian’s Wall. When it is time to enjoy the nightlife, Durham has some excellent bars and restaurants... or you could make the short journey to Newcastle and Gateshead, both are famous for clubs, theatres, The Sage Gateshead concert hall and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
“It was the ideal place to stay while exploring the city and the many fantastic attractions in the area.”
As one of the few venues in the City to be granted a licence for civil weddings, St Aidan’s is the ideal place to get married. The whole day can be taken care of at the College, from the ceremony itself and a drinks reception to photographs in the tranquil grounds and a sit-down meal for up to 250 people. Guests can also have the benefit of using the available on-site parking, and take advantage of the College’s extensive wine cellar as well as the two well-stocked bars, which have flexible opening hours.
“The staff were excellent… so efficient and friendly and always there to help.”
St Aidans 4pp brochure
8/8/06
15:41
Page 1
How to find St Aidan’s College
Conference, banquet and event facilities at St Aidan’s College 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