Conference,banquet andevent facilitiesat St Aidan’sCollege

How to findSt Aidan’s College

event durham

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

For Stockton facilities call:event tees

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

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UniqueSt Aidan’s

historic exquisite dramatic unique event durham

Facilities, capacityand amenities atSt Aidan’s College

Single en-suite 064 Single standard 120

Twin en-suite 028 Twin standard 048Twin disabled en-suite 005

Meeting rooms 012

Maximum seating

Theatre style 0180

Boardroom 0040

Banquet 0250

Buffet / Reception 0250

U-shape 0060

Caberet 0065

Classroom 0070

Year round conferencing 0100

A dedicated service,tailored to your needs

The quality of service and wealth offacilities and amenities at the Collegewill ensure that any event, fromconferences and training courses to sumptious banquets and weddingparties, will be a spectacular success.Dedicated and experienced staff at St Aidan’s will be on-hand to make surethat the venue is tailored to suit yourparticular requirements... all part of theservice that has resulted in St Aidan’sbeing nominated by our customers as Best University Accommodation inthe national Group Travel Awards onseveral occasions.

The College’s purpose-built conferencecentre, the Lindisfarne Centre, is openall year round and has state-of-the-artaudio and visual equipment including adata projector and interactive whiteboard.The College also has the benefit ofseveral interlinking and fully integratedmeeting rooms, two of these roomsare equipped with data projectors anda full range of portable equipment canbe used to customize the venue toyour requirements.

The dining services at the College areof the highest standard. Our innovativecatering manager and his team canprovide excellent cuisine for any occasion,from full English breakfasts to fingerbuffets between meetings, weddingbanquets and champagne receptions.The College’s impressive dining hall,with its panoramic view of the Cathedral,is the perfect place for a gala dinner orcelebratory banquet; and the LindisfarneCentre, which has an illuminated outdoorpatio and is equipped with its owncatering facilities and bar, is ideal formore intimate gatherings and parties.

As one of the few venues in the Cityto be granted a licence for civilweddings, St Aidan’s is the ideal placeto get married. The whole day can betaken care of at the College, from theceremony itself and a drinks receptionto photographs in the tranquil groundsand a sit-down meal for up to 250people. Guests can also have thebenefit of using the available on-siteparking, and take advantage of theCollege’s extensive wine cellar as wellas the two well-stocked bars, whichhave flexible opening hours.

A flexible andadaptable approach

St Aidan’s College’s dedicated teamwill consult with you to ensure thatthe venue is tailored to meet yourparticular requirements. As well asthe accommodation and facilitieslisted below we can also incorporateother venues in and around DurhamUniversity to give you unparalleledflexibility and choice of colleges inDurham as well as the state-of-the-artfacilities at the modern purpose-builtcampus in Stockton-on-Tees. Sowhatever type of event you are holding,you will find a range of options andchoices available through the Collegeto perfect any occasion.

A truly spectacular settingto make your event uniqueBeautiful and tranquil grounds, aninspirational backdrop and originalarchitecture make St Aidan’s Collegea truly unique and ideal venue forany 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 unforgettableexperience.

Designed by renowned architect Sir BasilSpence, the creator of Coventry Cathedral,St Aidan’s College is noted for its uniquearchitecture with its distinctive designbased on curves and arches.

Guests can relax in the landscapedgrounds or take a stroll down the hill andalong the banks of the River Wear intothe heart of Durham, one of the mostmajestic and historic cities in the country.The College looks down on DurhamCathedral, recently voted the mostbeautiful building in the UK in a BBCRadio 4 survey, fully justifying itsaccolade as a World Heritage Site along with Durham Castle.

The University’s Botanic Gardenand Oriental Museum are also on theCollege’s doorstep, and golf enthusiastswill appreciate the proximity to MountOswald Golf Club and its pleasant

parkland course. In addition to the nearbyattractions, the College is also an idealbase from which to explore the manyhistorical wonders of the region, includingLindisfarne Priory and Hadrian’s Wall.

When it is time to enjoy the nightlife,Durham has some excellent bars andrestaurants... or you could make theshort journey to Newcastle andGateshead, both are famous for clubs,theatres, The Sage Gateshead concerthall and BALTIC Centre forContemporary Art.

“It was the ideal place tostay while exploring the cityand the many fantasticattractions in the area.”

“The staff were excellent…so efficient and friendly andalways there to help.”

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UniqueSt Aidan’s

historic exquisite dramatic unique event durham

Facilities, capacityand amenities atSt Aidan’s College

Single en-suite 064 Single standard 120

Twin en-suite 028 Twin standard 048Twin disabled en-suite 005

Meeting rooms 012

Maximum seating

Theatre style 0180

Boardroom 0040

Banquet 0250

Buffet / Reception 0250

U-shape 0060

Caberet 0065

Classroom 0070

Year round conferencing 0100

A dedicated service,tailored to your needs

The quality of service and wealth offacilities and amenities at the Collegewill ensure that any event, fromconferences and training courses to sumptious banquets and weddingparties, will be a spectacular success.Dedicated and experienced staff at St Aidan’s will be on-hand to make surethat the venue is tailored to suit yourparticular requirements... all part of theservice that has resulted in St Aidan’sbeing nominated by our customers as Best University Accommodation inthe national Group Travel Awards onseveral occasions.

The College’s purpose-built conferencecentre, the Lindisfarne Centre, is openall year round and has state-of-the-artaudio and visual equipment including adata projector and interactive whiteboard.The College also has the benefit ofseveral interlinking and fully integratedmeeting rooms, two of these roomsare equipped with data projectors anda full range of portable equipment canbe used to customize the venue toyour requirements.

The dining services at the College areof the highest standard. Our innovativecatering manager and his team canprovide excellent cuisine for any occasion,from full English breakfasts to fingerbuffets between meetings, weddingbanquets and champagne receptions.The College’s impressive dining hall,with its panoramic view of the Cathedral,is the perfect place for a gala dinner orcelebratory banquet; and the LindisfarneCentre, which has an illuminated outdoorpatio and is equipped with its owncatering facilities and bar, is ideal formore intimate gatherings and parties.

As one of the few venues in the Cityto be granted a licence for civilweddings, St Aidan’s is the ideal placeto get married. The whole day can betaken care of at the College, from theceremony itself and a drinks receptionto photographs in the tranquil groundsand a sit-down meal for up to 250people. Guests can also have thebenefit of using the available on-siteparking, and take advantage of theCollege’s extensive wine cellar as wellas the two well-stocked bars, whichhave flexible opening hours.

A flexible andadaptable approach

St Aidan’s College’s dedicated teamwill consult with you to ensure thatthe venue is tailored to meet yourparticular requirements. As well asthe accommodation and facilitieslisted below we can also incorporateother venues in and around DurhamUniversity to give you unparalleledflexibility and choice of colleges inDurham as well as the state-of-the-artfacilities at the modern purpose-builtcampus in Stockton-on-Tees. Sowhatever type of event you are holding,you will find a range of options andchoices available through the Collegeto perfect any occasion.

A truly spectacular settingto make your event uniqueBeautiful and tranquil grounds, aninspirational backdrop and originalarchitecture make St Aidan’s Collegea truly unique and ideal venue forany 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 unforgettableexperience.

Designed by renowned architect Sir BasilSpence, the creator of Coventry Cathedral,St Aidan’s College is noted for its uniquearchitecture with its distinctive designbased on curves and arches.

Guests can relax in the landscapedgrounds or take a stroll down the hill andalong the banks of the River Wear intothe heart of Durham, one of the mostmajestic and historic cities in the country.The College looks down on DurhamCathedral, recently voted the mostbeautiful building in the UK in a BBCRadio 4 survey, fully justifying itsaccolade as a World Heritage Site along with Durham Castle.

The University’s Botanic Gardenand Oriental Museum are also on theCollege’s doorstep, and golf enthusiastswill appreciate the proximity to MountOswald Golf Club and its pleasant

parkland course. In addition to the nearbyattractions, the College is also an idealbase from which to explore the manyhistorical wonders of the region, includingLindisfarne Priory and Hadrian’s Wall.

When it is time to enjoy the nightlife,Durham has some excellent bars andrestaurants... or you could make theshort journey to Newcastle andGateshead, both are famous for clubs,theatres, The Sage Gateshead concerthall and BALTIC Centre forContemporary Art.

“It was the ideal place tostay while exploring the cityand the many fantasticattractions in the area.”

“The staff were excellent…so efficient and friendly andalways there to help.”

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Conference,banquet andevent facilitiesat St Aidan’sCollege

How to findSt Aidan’s College

event durham

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

For Stockton facilities call:event tees

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

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