Ushaw Durham Conference Brochure

Ushaw Durham CONFERENCES | MEETINGS | EVENTS

The hidden gem of County Durham

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Introduction Located within Ushaw College’s historic estate, Ushaw Durham offers a unique and extraordinarily memorable venue for your event. Located just four miles from the picturesque city of Durham, Ushaw offers a near perfect blend of quite countryside and bustling city living.

Originally established in 1808, Ushaw has amassed a wealth of history and beauty. The architecture, art, ethos and history all add to our character and atmosphere which in turn helps your makes event unforgettable.

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The Refectory This is one of the rooms which will never fail to steal people’s attention. This is the original 1808 college refectory, which has been lovingly maintained in order to provide an atmospheric and unique dining or function room.

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The Parlour The parlour was used from 1850’s by teaching staff (Professors) as a separate dining room, partly as a response to ever increasing numbers of students. The current interior was designed by Edward Pugin in 1863, and includes the original furniture and extendable dining table to seat 50 people. Many paintings in the parlour were gifts to the College in the Victorian tradition.

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The Exhibition Hall The hall has fixed theatre style seating for 270 people making it our largest Conference room. Set in the original college chapel, this room offers the height of modern technology with the intriguing historic architecture. With a cinema quality projector and surround sound PA system you will be able to capture the attention of all of your delegates effortlessly

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The Chapels Our most stunning spaces 5 St Cuthbert’s Chapel and the smaller St Joseph’s Chapel.

St Cuthbert’s was constructed between 1882 and 1885 and is the second chapel on the site. It replaces a smaller chapel by A W Pugin, which was completed in 1847 and accommodated about 150 people, it now seats around 300 is perfect for concerts, recital or lectures whilst the smaller and more intimate St Joseph’s Chapel, which as a more flexible layout can comfortably accommodate 60.

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The Francis Thompson Room

The Douai Room

The Bede Meeting Room

The Presentation Room

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The East Wing The East Wing is the most recent addition to the Ushaw Estate and the Meetings Suite on the third floor benefits from truly stunning views over County Durham towards the Cathedral.

A variety of meeting rooms are available ranging from 2 person rooms with formal or soft seating which are ideal for interview, counselling; right up to 8 person meeting rooms with flexible seating arrangements and views that are guaranteed to impress.

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Catering With a range of catering partners we are able to provide anything from a small buffet for two right up to a three course dinner with waitress service for over 100 guests. We’ll work with you to deliver a tailored solution that meets your budget and will be guaranteed to leave your guests satisfied. Please ask to see our separate catering brochure.

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Meeting Room Rates Capacity

Brief Description

Full Day (£)

Half Day (£)

Evening (£)

East Wing Meeting Room

2, 3 or 4

Desk /Table and Chairs

40

30

~

East Wing Meeting Room

2, 3 or 4

Low Level / Soft Seating

40

30

~

East Wing Meeting Room

8

Boardroom

80

45

~

Pontop Room

20

Boardroom or Classroom

100

60

50

Douai Room

30

Boardroom or Classroom

120

70

60

Bede Meeting Room

40

Boardroom or Classroom

160

90

80

Presentation Room

40

Boardroom / Theatre / Cabaret

195

110

100

The Parlour

60

Boardroom / Reception

300

220

220

Francis Thompson Room

90

Soft seating

160

90

80

Refectory

160

Cabaret / Theatre / Reception

650

400

380

Exhibition Hall (Theatre)

256

Fixed Tiered Theatre Style

700

400

380

St Cuthbert's Chapel

300

Chapel 5 fixed seating

~

400

~

St Joseph's Chapel

60

Chapel 5 flexible seating

~

80

~

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East Wing 2nd Floor

Presentation Suite

WC

The Parlour

Refectory

7

Pontop

5

4 3

6

2 1

WC ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Douai

Francis Thompson

FRONT DOOR

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Location

BY ROAD: From the South, leave the A1(M) at junction 59 north of Darlington and continue north on the A167 (for approximately 14 miles) to the traffic lights at Neville’s Cross, which is on the outskirts of Durham City. Continue to the third set of traffic lights by Sainsburys Local and turn left (Ushaw College is signposted here, 2 miles).

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From the North, leave the A1(M) at junction 63, Chester5Le5Street. Continue south on the A167 (for approximately 7 miles) until you reach Crossgate Moor on the outskirts of Dur5 ham. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights just past the pedestrian footbridge. Ushaw College is signposted (2..5 miles)

BY RAIL: Durham Station is 3 miles away. Taxis are available from the station.

BY AIR: Newcastle Airport is 25 miles north of Ushaw.

Metrolink provides access to the centre of Newcastle connecting with rail services to Durham.

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