directory of heritage rooms for hire

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DIRECTORY OF
HERITAGE ROOMS
FOR HIRE
NORTH EAST
Produced by the Historic Environment Forum
Meetings, conferences and special occasions are an opportunity to showcase what’s
best about yourself or your organisation. Highlight local heritage by holding your next
event at one of the venues featured in these pages.
VENUES
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Durham
Inside you will find spaces that celebrate both built and natural heritage: nationally
designated sites and locally recognised heritage assets, even venues situated within
unique heritage settings.
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Northumberland
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Tees Valley
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Tyne and Wear
Make history in a place that is part of history. Help the North East Historic
Environment Forum protect the historic environment and support the people and
places that manage heritage assets.
Photographic credits
Guide to symbols
Front cover, Gateshead Old Town Hall ©
Gateshead Old Town Hall
Parking available at or near the site
Copyright of all images belongs to the venue
except: Seaton Holme p3 © Groundwork North
East, Mining Institute p12 © Sean Elliott
Photography/Mining Institute, St James’s United
Reformed Church (church interior) p16 © M L
Dowse and Tyneside Cinema p18 © Alan Mushen.
Designated disabled parking
Catering facilities / café on site
Kitchen available for use
Tea and coffee making equipment provided
Male/female toilet
Accessible toilet
Level access, ramped access or steps with portable ramp available
Induction loop
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Broadband internet symbol made available under
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Published 2011 by the Historic
Environment Forum. Updated 2014.
Designated staff available during events
Broadband internet with Wi-Fi connection
Alcohol can be served on the premises
Licensed for civil ceremonies
Outdoor hire space available
The North East Historic Environment Forum makes every effort to present accurate,
up to date details.
Please contact the venue and liaise directly with them. Any booking that results is a
contract directly between you and the venue provider and is subject to their usual
terms and conditions.
The North East Historic Environment Forum makes every effort to present accurate, up
to date details. Those managing heritage assets wishing to update their information or join
later editions of the directory should contact the Historic Environment Forum
secretariat at 0191 269 1207.
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The North East Historic Environment
Forum is a partnership of organisations
responsible for managing the historic
environment. Its members include: Arts
Council England, Association of Local
Government Archaeological Officers,
Association of North East Councils,
Country Land and Business Association,
English Heritage, Heritage Lottery Fund,
Historic Houses Association, Institute of
Historic Building Conservation, National
Trust, Natural England, North of England
Civic Trust, Northumberland National Park
Authority, Tyne and Wear Archives and
Museums.
DURHAM
Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum
Blackhill and Consett Park Lodge
Beamish Museum
The Bowes Museum
Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
www.beamish.org.uk
Room Upper Bank Room
Venue capacity 40 people
Contact 0191 370 4025
[email protected]
Room Carriage House
Venue capacity 100 people (standing)
Beamish is a world famous open air museum. You will find here no glass
cases and few labels. Within our buildings you will find costumed staff who
are trained to tell the story of the people of the North East of England during
the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Room Collections Study Room
Area Field (extra hire cost for marquee)
Use Corporate and private functions
Rates Room hire from £100 (phone for details)
Availability Daily. Evening hire available (phone for details)
Equipment provided Some rooms equipped with computer and
projector/projection screen. Charges apply for use of additional
equipment. We can assist with enquiries with local suppliers
Beamish can offer a unique alternative venue for meetings, private functions,
staff family fun days and team building days.
Transportation Two bus services travel to Beamish: Waggonway service
28/28A offers regular buses from Newcastle City Centre, Gateshead, Birtley,
Ouston and Chester-le-Street. Service 128 provides a direct link with
Durham City Centre. Period transport can be made available to ferry guests
around the site.
Blackhill and Consett Park Lodge
Room Meeting room
Use Corporate and private functions, workshops and educational
purposes
Rates £15 per hour, £45 for half day & £70 for full day
Availability Daily from 9am when required
Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, flipcharts,
whiteboard, TV and DVD/VHS player. We can assist with enquiries
with local suppliers for hire of additional equipment
Laburnum Avenue, Blackhill, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 5TA
www.leisureworksonline.co.uk
Contact 01207 218019
[email protected]
Good quality meeting room in an award-winning park. The park is located in
the Blackhill conservation area and offers stunning views of the surrounding
moorland and countryside.
Transportation Along bus routes.
The Bowes Museum
Room Jubilee Room
Venue capacity 100 people (standing/theatre style) or 64 people
(seated, round tables)
Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8NP
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Contact 01833 690606
[email protected]
Room The Galleries
Venue capacity 240 people (standing or theatre style)
The Bowes Museum is a magnificent French style château with 20 impressive
galleries of fine & decorative arts, paintings, ceramics, textiles and furniture.
Surrounded in parkland with a formal parterre garden, and home to the Silver
Swan, the Museum offers a memorable experience to all.
Use Corporate and private functions, concerts and events
Rates To be discussed (phone for details)
Availability To be discussed (phone for details)
Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen and
microphone/PA system
Transportation 17 miles from Darlington Railway Station. Local bus services
travel to The Bowes Museum.
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Seaton Holme
Durham Castle
Rooms A variety of rooms available
Venue capacity From 60 people (theatre style) to 200 people
(banquet style)
Rates From £30 per delegate per day. A £31.00 min spend for
banquet (phone for details)
Availability University vacation: July-October and March-April (dep
on Easter)
University College, Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW
www.dur.ac.uk/university.college/conferences
Contact 0191 334 2887
[email protected]
It is often said there is no finer venue in the North East for wedding
receptions, banquets, dinner dances and other special occasions than
Durham Castle.
Our staff have a wealth of experience catering for the most prestigious
events, ensuring that the quality of service will match the unrivalled setting.
Many of the historical settings within the Castle are available for a wide
variety of event, business meetings and seminars to weddings and informal
banquets.
Transportation Parking available near the venue.
Seaton Holme
Room Function room
Rates £12 per hour
Room Parish Room
Rates £5.50 flat rate + an additional £5 an hour if staffed
Room Training rooms (2)
Rates From £6 to £8 per hour
Room Full building
Rates £30 per hour
Hall Walks, Easington Village, County Durham, SR8 3BS
www.durhamweb.org.uk/SeatonHolme
Contact 0191 527 9360
[email protected]
A 12th century medieval Manor house, refurbished in the 1990s and 2011 to
provide a comfortable venue with character. Conveniently located just off
the A19 with easy access to many local landmarks and other historic
features.
Transportation Along bus routes. Limited parking on site and nearby.
The Witham
3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8LY
www.teesdalehalls.co.uk/witham-village-hall.asp
Room Mu s ic Hall
Venue capacity 245 seated and 260 people standing
Room Witham Room
Venue capacity 50 people seated or 60 people standing
Room County Room
Venue capacity 20 people seated
Room Art Gallery for exhibitions and can be used for
small meetings or receptions.
Use Corporate and private functions, including small
group events, workshops, seminars or small
conferences.
Rates Prices vary (phone for details)
Availability Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10.00
to 4.00 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Other times by arrangement
Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, full surround
sound system with PA, flipcharts, Blue Ray player, WiFi,
satellite connection and video conferencing.
Contact 01833 631107
[email protected]
Built in 1854, The Witham Hall sits in the centre of the market town of
Barnard Castle. The large hall has a sprung floor – excellent for dancing.
Last repaired in the 1980s, The Witham is about to undergo conservation,
restoration and refurbishment. At present, bookings can only be taken for
events in summer 2013 and later.
Transportation Along bus routes. Parking facilities surrounding the
venue. Up to 2 hours free or long-stay for as little as £1.50.
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NORTHUMBERLAND
Etal Village Hall
Kirkharle Courtyard
Kirkharle Courtyard
Etal Village Hall
Room Main Hall
Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, DVD player and
sound system
Etal Village, Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TL
www.etalvillagehall.org.uk
Contact 01890 820777
[email protected]
Room Small Hall
Equipment provided Computer
Etal Village Hall is in one of the prettiest villages in North Northumberland. It
was originally opened in 1926 as a reading room for Etal village.
In September 2005 the hall was awarded grants for refurbishment to bring
the village hall into the 21st century and to provide a focus for the
community. Today the hall offers first class facilities.
Rates £14 per hour
Availability Daily
Transportation Local bus Glenn Valley Route 267 travels to Etal village.
Kirkharle Courtyard and St Wilfrid’s Church
Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle, NE19 2PD
www.kirkharlecourtyard.net
Room Meeting room
Contact 01830 540362 / 07796 333381
[email protected]
Room Church
Kirkharle Courtyard is the birthplace of Capability Brown, arguably Britain’s
finest landscape designer. This beautiful Grade 2 farm steading set in rural
Northumberland, has been sensitively converted to house 15 craft
workshops, a Coffee House Restaurant and a meeting room. In addition a
long-lost plan by Capability Brown has recently been implemented creating a
lake and fully accessibly pathway with associated tree planting. Situated
nearby is Grade 1 historic St Wilfrid’s Church dating from early 14th Century.
Rates £110 + VAT per day
Availability Daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s
Eve and New Year’s Day
Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,
flipcharts and use of photocopier
Transportation No rail links. Accessible by car.
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Lindisfarne Castle
Morpeth Methodist Church
Lindisfarne Castle
Room Ship Room
Use Civil weddings
Rates £800
Availability Only on days when the castle is closed to the public and
subject to tidal access (phone for details)
Holy Island, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 2SH
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lindisfarne
Contact 01289 389244
[email protected]
Located on the tide-accessible Holy Island, Lindisfarne is a Tudor fort which
saw over 300 years of military service before being converted into a
comfortable holiday home for Edward Hudson by his friend the architect Sir
Edwin Lutyens.
Morpeth Methodist Church
Howard Terrace, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1HU
www.morpethmeth.org
Room Sanctuary
Contact 01670 511078
[email protected]
Room Centenary Room
Morpeth Methodist Church has been a centre for the community for well
over a hundred years. Built in 1904 and recently refurbished in 2003, the
church premises consist of three floors with rooms of various sizes.
Room Coffee Lounge
Room Millennium Room
Transportation Easily accessible by train and bus. Limited on site parking but
parking facilities available near the veune.
Room Pastoral Room
Room Hall
Rates Prices vary (phone for details)
Availability Mon-Fri 9am-10pm. Weekends by arrangement
microphone/PA system.
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Room Function room
Venue capacity 100 people (theatre style) or 80 people (seated at
tables)
Equipment provided Projector/projection screen
Church Point, Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6DB
www.newbigginmaritimecentre.org.uk
Contact 01670 898 559
[email protected]
Newbiggin Maritime Centre is a newly opened venue with a function room
overlooking the bay of Newbiggin by the Sea.
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RNLI Grace Darling Museum
Vindolanda Hedley Centre
RNLI Grace Darling Museum
Room Function room
Use Corporate functions and educational activities
Availability Daily 9am-5pm. Evenings by arrangement
Equipment provided Computer and projector/projection screen
1 Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7AE
www.rnli.org.uk
Contact 01668 214910
[email protected]
In the true spirit of the lifeboat service, Grace Horsley Darling (1815-42)
risked her life to rescue others from certain death in a terrible storm.
Grace’s heroism earned her the first RNLI medal for gallantry to be awarded
to a woman. The museum relives the life and times of the fearless girl who
became a reluctant celebrity.
Transportation Bamburgh is accessible by bus. Parking available near the
venue.
Vindolanda, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JN
www.vindolanda.com
Contact 01434 344277
[email protected]
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Set in the grounds of Roman Vindolanda, a short walk from the Museum and
fort the new Hedley Archaeo-Educational building has an excellent meeting
room, with the ability to host lectures, day and evening courses or meetings.
Packages available to include admission to Vindolanda Museum and site.
Room Hedley Centre Meeting Room
Transportation 2 miles from the nearest train station (Bardon Mill). Limited
parking on site but parking is available within easy walking distance.
Venue capacity 45 people (lecture style), 24 people (Ushaped seating) or 12 people (boardroom style)
Use Corporate functions
Rates £6 per delegate for room hire only. £12 per delegate for
room hire and entry to Vindolanda. £15 per delegate for room
hire with entry to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.
Complimentary tea/coffee service included. Buffet lunches
within the building available. Various options from £7.50
per delegate
Availability Starting 9am (phone for details)
Computer available on request
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TEES VALLEY
Ormesby Hall
Venue capacity From 25 to 80 people depending on the room
Ormesby Hall
Church Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS7 9AS
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-ormesbyhall
Area Field (available for marquee hire)
Venue capacity 80-500 people
Contact 01642 324188
[email protected]
Use Corporate and private functions, weddings
Rates From £80 per day depending on function requirements
(phone for details)
whiteboard, fax machine, TV, DVD player and use of photocopier
Home of the Pennyman family for nearly 400 years, this classic Georgian
mansion provides a unique venue for wedding ceremonies and corporate
events.
Transportation A 10-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. 15 minutes’
walk from Marton railway station.
Sunnyfield House Community Centre
Room Main Hall
36 Westgate, Guisborough, Cleveland TS14 6BA
Rooms A variety of meeting rooms available
Contact 01287 634595
[email protected]
Use Corporate functions and charitable events
Venue capacity Varies depending on the room
A Grade 2 listed building with a private car park.
Rates Rooms are charged per hour at either charitable or
commercial rates (phone for details)
Availability Mon-Fri 8.30am-10pm. Sat 8.30am-4pm
Equipment provided Projection screen
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TYNE AND WEAR
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
Arts Centre Washington
Bessie Surtees House
Arbeia Roman Fort
Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB
www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
Room Commanding Officer’s summer dining room/school room.
Other areas to be discussed
Rates Daytime half-day £100, full-day £160. Other times negotiable
(phone for details)
Availability (1 Apr-31 Sept) Mon-Friday 10-5pm, Saturday 11-4pm,
Sunday 2-5pm. (1 Oct-31 March) closed to the public but can be
opened by arrangement
Equipment provided Microphone/PA system
Contact 0191 4568740
[email protected]
Standing overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne, Arbeia was first built in
AD160 later to become the supply base for the forts along Hadrian’s Wall.
Today Arbeia boasts fine reconstructions of the West Gate, Commanding
Officer’s House and Barrack block.
Transportation A 10-minute walk from South Shields Metro/bus station.
Arts Centre Washington
Use Corporate events, private functions and theatre productions
Venue capacity Up to 150 people depending on the room
Rates £8.50 - £31.50 per hour depending on the room
Availability Mon, Wed, and Fri 9.30am-5pm. Tues and Thurs 9.30am9pm. Sat 9am-midnight
Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8AB
www.artscentrewashington.co.uk
Contact 0191 2193455
[email protected]
Washington sits in a position of equal distance between Newcastle,
Sunderland and Durham. The arts centre itself is a converted 19th century
farm, a ruin rescued at the time of the development of the new town in 1972
when it was decided that a centre for arts and culture should be included in
the vision for the area. Originally called Biddick Farm Arts Centre, it has gone
through several incarnations to become what is now a vibrant multi- arts
centre that hosts a theatre, gallery, rehearsal rooms, artist’s studios,
recording studio, café and award winning bar.
Transportation Along the No 2A, M1, 8 and X1A bus routes.
Room Lower ground meeting room
41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JF
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bessie-surtees-house
Contact 0191 2691200
[email protected]
Room Public rooms (first floor, 3 rooms)
A Grade I listed building dating back to the 16th century, Bessie Surtees
House serves as the regional office for English Heritage.
Room Education room
Transportation A 10-minute walk from Central Station/Metro Station.
Along the Quaylink bus route. Parking available near the venue (Quayside pay
and display).
Use Corporate and private functions (to be discussed)
Rates Prices vary depending on request (phone for details)
Availability Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Weekends subject to staff availability
Equipment provided TV, DVD/VHS player, conference phone and
flipcharts
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Civic Centre
Civic Centre
Discovery Museum
Civic Centre
Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
www.theciviccentre.co.uk
Contact 0191 277722
[email protected]
Based in the heart of the city with all public transport at your disposal.
There’s something very different about holding a meeting in the Civic Centre,
an iconic Grade II* building with all its original charm and with over 40 years
of experience. We can live up to your expectations.
Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s
Room Over 14 rooms available
Venue capacity Flexible capacity ranging from 8 to 600 people
Rates Prices vary depending on the room (phone for details)
Availability Daily except bank holidays
Transportation Central location near all bus routes. Haymarket Metro
Station opposite the Centre. A 5-minute walk from Central Station. Less than
15 minutes’ drive from Newcastle Airport. Limited parking on site but
parking available near the venue.
Discovery Museum
Room Great Hall
Rates From £320
Availability Daytime and evening
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA
www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
Contact 0844 8561074
[email protected].
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Area Whole museum
Rates From £950
Availability Evening hire from 5.30pm
Science and technology museum whose galleries can be hired for a range of
events. The Museum also boasts a beautiful wood panelled and tiled Great
Hall.
Transportation A 5-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station. Close to St
James’ Metro station. Limited parking on site but parking available near the
venue.
Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen
microphone/PA system, flip charts, TV and DVD player
Room Education space
Availability Daily
Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s
Oakwellgate, Gateshead, NE8 2AU
Contact 0191 4336916
[email protected]
St Mary’s Church is a Grade I listed building available to hire outside opening
hours for receptions, conferences and concerts. A stunning, atmospheric
space with some restrictions on what can be permitted in the building.
Room Main space
Rates £110 for a 2-hour session, £175 for up to 5 hours, £280 for
up to 8 hours. Additional £20 per hour for staffing after opening
hours. 20% discount available for Gateshead-based not for profit
organisations and Gateshead-based voluntary/amateur groups
Availability Mon daytime and evening. Tues-Sun after 4pm
Use Corporate and private functions, music concerts
Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen
microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player
Transportation Accessible by bus and Metro. Limited parking on site but
parking available near the venue (South Shore Road car park).
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Great North Museum: Hancock
Hatton Art Gallery
Room Main Hall
Rates From £500 (+VAT)
Use Corporate and private functions, concerts, dances, theatre
productions, weddings
Venue capacity 400 people (standing), 150 (sitting) 320
(theatre style)
Room Council Chamber
Rates From £30 per hour (+VAT)
Use small parties, sit down dinners, meetings, small
concerts, workshops and training.
Venue capacity up to 120
Availability Daily
Additional information/Equipment provided Laptops,
projector/projection screen, microphone/PA system, flipcharts
and DVD player
Additional information Other rooms hold from 10 people
up to 50 people start at £20ph ideal for meetings and
workshops. We also have studios and office space to hire
West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HE
Contact 0191 443 5300
[email protected]
An inspiring Grade II listed building which provides a busy and varied
programme of Arts events. This multi-functioning building is also
available to hire for a variety of events, office space and studios. The
Main Hall is ideal for concerts, events and can accommodate
conferences and large meetings. It is also perfect for wedding and
wedding receptions or special occasions such as birthday or
retirement parties with impressive high ceiling and stained glass detail.
We have a variety of smaller rooms available on a per hour basis.
Transportation Accessible by bus and Metro. Car park
Area Whole museum
Availability Evenings only from 5.30pm
Room Clore Suite
Room Full exhibition
Venue capacity 450
Availability For daytime and evening hire.
Great North Museum: Hancock
Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT
www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum
Contact 0844 8561074
[email protected]
Museum housing a stunning range of galleries available for corporate and
private hire. The museum also has a large and versatile exhibition space and a
suite of meeting rooms available for hire.
Transportation Close to Haymarket Metro station. Parking available near
the venue.
Hatton Art Gallery
The Quadrangle, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
www.twmuseums.org.uk/hatton
Room Gallery
Rates From £395
Contact 0191 2226059
[email protected]
Situated in the heart of the University quadrangle the Hatton Art Gallery
offers a flexible and stunning space for hire. It has a series of 6 interlinking
gallery spaces which house a highly regarded programme of exhibitions.
Transportation A short walk from Haymarket Metro station. Parking
available near the venue.
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Laing Art Gallery
Laing Art Gallery
Holy Jesus Hospital
City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AS
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-holyjesushospital
Contact 0191 2558600
[email protected]
As a Grade II* listed building with over 700 years of history on site we have a
lot to talk about. If you’re looking for something different to entertain your
guests, customers or employees, we can provide themed talks or guided
tours of the building and Newcastle to accompany your own programme (all
talks and tours must be pre-booked). We are happy to organise catering and
assistance for large functions if required.
Transportation A city-centre location close to Manors and City Road car
parks just off the Swan House/55 Degrees North roundabout. A short
distance from Newcastle Central Station. Close to Metro and bus stations.
Room Function room
Venue capacity 24 people (boardroom) or 30 people (theatre
style)
Rates Voluntary organisations £40 half day (9am-1pm), £80
full day (9am-5pm). Other organisations £50 half day (9am1pm), £100 full day (9am-5pm)
Availability Weekdays 9am-5pm
Rooms Function rooms (4)
Venue capacity 6 people (boardroom style) or 10 people
(circular style)
Rates Voluntary organisations £30 half day (9am-1pm), £60 full
day
(9am-5pm). Other organisations £40 half day (9am-1pm),
£80 full day (9am-5pm)
Availability Weekdays 9am-5pm
Equipment & Refreshments can be provided at small
charge
Projector/projection screen, flipcharts, conference
phone and use of photocopier
Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AG
www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing
Room The Whole Gallery
Rates From £750
Contact 0844 8561074
[email protected]
The Laing is a fine Grade II listed Edwardian baroque building which is home
to an impressive collection of art. The gallery is available for hire and also
houses a purpose built function room.
Room Function room
Rates From £200
Transportation Close to Monument Metro station. Parking available near
the venue.
Room 18th and 19th century gallery
Venue Capacity 100
Availability Daytime and Evening
Rates £500
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The Literary and Philosophical Society The Literary and Philosophical Society
Mining Institute – Nicholas Wood Memorial Hall
The Literary and Philosophical Society
(The Lit & Phil)
Mining Institute – Nicholas Wood
Memorial Hall
Room Committee Room
Rates £110 full day
23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1SE
www.litandphil.org.uk
Contact 0191 2320192
[email protected]
Room Loftus Room
The Lit & Phil is an independent library, open since 1825. We have a
collection of over 160,000 books as well as an extensive music collection.
Much of the building retains all its original character and charm.
Room Lecture Room
Transportation Less than a minute’s walk from Central Station and Metro.
Along many bus routes. Street parking available.
Room Small meeting room
Room Main Library
Venue capacity 100 people (seated) or 150 people (standing)
Rates Price on application (phone for details)
Availability Mon, Wed & Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Tues 9.30am-8pm, Fri
9.30am-5pm, Saturday 9.30am-1pm. Outside of these times an extra
charge will be made for caretaking.
Equipment provided Computer and projector/projection screen
can be hired at additional cost
Mining Institute –
Nicholas Wood Memorial Hall
Room Lecture theatre
Rates From £160 per session (morning, afternoon or evening).
Discounts available for registered charities. Supplement applies on
weekends.
Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
www.mininginstitute.org.uk
Contact 0191 2332459
[email protected]
Room Library
Venue capacity 80 people (standing), 60 people (theatre style) or
40 (boardroom style)
Rates From £130 per session (morning, afternoon or evening).
Discounts available for registered charities. Supplement applies on
weekends.
This Grade II* listed building conveys a unique experience to visitors.
The Lecture Theatre is an Edwardian room, a traditional semi-circular bowl
richly decorated in exquisite red sapwood Cuban Mahogany. It provides
superb acoustics.
Use Corporate and private functions, concerts, theatre and arts
events. Use of the Lecture theatre and Library can be combined for
refreshments and meals.
Availability Daily, times to suit hire
Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen (data
projection, overhead slide and 35 mm slide projection),
microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard, conference phone,
TV, DVD/VHS player and use of photocopier. We can assist with
enquiries with local suppliers
The Library is one of Newcastle’s most majestic interiors with decoratively
carved Caen stone and oak interiors and original tailor-made furniture. The
lofty gothic revival arched roof provides natural light from immense stained
glass windows.
Transportation A 2-minute walk from Central Station and Metro. Along many
bus routes. Taxi rank immediately adjacent to the venue. Street parking
available.
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The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels
and St Benedict Biscop
Monkwearmouth Station Museum
The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St
Benedict Biscop
Ouseburn Farm
Room Church
Rates From £150 half day, £300 full day (7 hours). Evening hire
£200
High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET
www.sunderlandminster.co.uk
Contact 0191 565 4066
[email protected]
Room Vestry, 1st floor lounge
Rates £25 per hour
The Minster Church dates back to c. 940AD. It formerly served the ancient
parish of Bishopwearmouth and since 2007 has been an extra parochial place
of worship serving the whole city. Architecture is by Dobson and Caroe and
stained glass by William Morris, Grant and Denny.
Availability To be discussed (phone for details). Not available
Sunday mornings
Equipment provided Projector/projection screen and
Transportation A 5-minute walk from bus, train and Metro links. Parking
Room Roker Room (first floor)
Venue capacity 30 people (theatre style)
Rates £90 + VAT half day, £160 + VAT full day. Discounts available
for registered charities
North Bridge Street, Sunderland, SR5 1AP
www.twmuseums.org.uk/monkwearmouth
Contact 0191 5532323
[email protected]
Room Seaburn Room (first floor)
Venue capacity 30 people (theatre style)
Rates £60 + VAT half day, £100 + VAT full day. Discounts available
The museum is housed in an outstanding Grade 2* listed 1840s station
building commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson.
Host your children’s party in this unique setting. Ask for our Little Red
Engine Children’s Party information pack.
Use Corporate and private functions, children’s parties
Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm. Outside of opening
hours, times and prices to be discussed
Transportation A 5-minute walk from St Peter’s Metro station. Limited
parking on site but parking available near the venue.
Ouseburn Farm
Room Main classroom
Venue capacity 45 people (theatre) or 30 people (boardroom style)
Rates £15 per hour, £40 half day, £80 full day
(community, education, charity or non profit
organisations)/ £30 per hour, £90 half day, £150
full day (business and corporate)
Ouseburn Rd (off Lime St), Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PA
www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk
Contact 0191 2323698
[email protected]
Room Meeting Room
Venue capacity 20 people (theatre style) or 15 people
(boardroom style)
Rates £10 per hour, £30 half day, £60 full day/ £20 per
hour, £60 half day, £100 full day (business and
corporate)
Availability Daily 9am-5pm. Evening bookings at extra cost
Equipment provided Digital projector, smartboard,
flipboard, whiteboard and OHP.
Situated underneath 3 outstanding bridges in the historic Ouseburn Valley,
Ouseburn Farm offers meeting rooms and office space for hire for
charitable/community groups.
Transportation A 5-minute walk from bus stops on New Bridge Street and
Cut Bank. 10 minutes away from Byker or Manors Metro stations. Parking
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Segedunum Roman Fort, Bath House and Museum
Seven Stories
Seven Stories
Ouseburn Trust
Arch 6, Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear NE1 2NP
www.ouseburntrust.org.uk
Room Function room, meeting room or training room
Venue Capacity 20 people (theatre style), 15 people (boardroom style)
Use Corporate functions, meetings, training
Rates Community groups and Ouseburn Valley businesses £10 per
hour, £30 half day, £50 full day. Corporate and business hires £20
per hour, £60 half day, £100 full day
Availability 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, other times considered
Equipment provided Projector/projection screen
Contact
0191 2616596
[email protected]
[email protected]
A striking setting for a meeting, the Ouseburn Trust office is located under
the Byker Bridge in the Ouseburn Conservation Area.
Transportation A 5-minute walk from bus stops on New Bridge Street and
Cut Bank. 10 minutes away from Byker or Manors Metro stations.
Room Daniels Room
Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR
www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum
Room Corder Room
Contact 0191 2369347
[email protected]
Room Activities Room
Segedunum is once again the gateway to Hadrian's Wall. It is the most
excavated fort along the Wall with a large interactive museum and a 35m
high viewing tower providing outstanding views across this World Heritage
Site.
Area Whole museum
Use Corporate and private functions, craft activities
Rates Prices upon request (phone for details)
Availability Daily 9am-12midnight
Transportation A minute’s walk from the Metro and bus station.
Room Attic
Rates From £150 per hour
Seven Stories
30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
www.sevenstories.org.uk
Room Storylab
Contact 0191 261 2000 ext: 721
[email protected]
Seven Stories is venue with a distinctive character born out of its unique
industrial heritage and with creativity at its heart.
Room Book Den
Situated in a wonderful converted Grade II listed Victorian granary in the
heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Seven Stories is the UK’s only cultural centre
and visitor attraction dedicated to British children’s books. Inside there are
three galleries, a hands-on space for creative activity and play, performance
and learning spaces, a café and a large independent children’s bookshop.
Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun and bank holidays 10am-4pm.
Out of hours bookings to be discussed (phone for details)
microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard, DVD player and use
of photocopier
Transportation A 2-minute walk from Cut Bank (Quaylink Q2 bus). 2
minutes away from Stepney Bank bus stop. 10 minutes away from Byker or
Manors Metro station. Parking available near the venue.
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Shipley Art Gallery
Shipley Art Gallery
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
South Shields Museum
and Art Gallery
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JB
www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley
Room Gallery
Rates From £400
Contact 0191 4771495
[email protected]
Beautiful Edwardian art gallery housing a variety of permanent and temporary
exhibitions.
Room Workshop room
Transportation Limited parking on site but parking available near the venue.
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Room Meeting Room
Rates £90 half day, £150 full day
Availability Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 11am-4pm. Outside of opening
hours to be discussed (phone for details)
Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JA
www.twmuseums.org.uk/southshields
Contact 0191 4568740
[email protected]
Room Learning Room
Rates £100 half day, £160 full day
Availability Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 11am-4pm. Outside of opening
hours to be discussed (phone for details)
Local history museum and art gallery outlining the history of South Tyneside
from the Bronze Age to the present day with galleries showcasing the
invention of the lifeboat. The Museum also features the life and times of
world-famous novelist Catherine Cookson.
Transportation A 2-minute walk from South Shields Metro and bus stations.
Parking available near the venue.
Area Whole museum
Rates From £400
Availability Evenings
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St James’s United Reformed Church
St James’s
United Reformed Church
Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JF
www.urc-northernsynod.org/church/st_james
Room Church
Use Corporate functions and concerts
Rates Charitable/community organisations from £95 per single
session, commercial organisations from £153 per single session.
Discounts available for multiple lets
Availability Weekdays 9.30am-10pm
Equipment provided Organ and piano, projection screen,
microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard and use of
photocopier available on request
Contact 07794 830858
[email protected]
St James’s is a unique 19th century, Grade II*, non-conformist church within
the city centre, of historical significance. It is also a warm, friendly well-kept
venue, with comfortable rooms of various sizes at competitive prices.
Transportation Easy to access by bus, Metro and car, having easy access
from the central motorway. Within walking distance of Haymarket bus and
Metro stations. Limited parking on site for catering or equipment. Public car
parks available within short walking distance.
Room Church Hall
Equipment provided Piano, projection screen, microphone/PA
system, flipcharts, whiteboard and use of photocopier available on
request
Room Meeting Room (first floor)
Use Corporate functions
Equipment provided Projection screen, flipcharts, whiteboard and
use of photocopier available on request
St Nicholas Cathedral
Room Cathedral Hall
St Nicholas Churchyard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF
www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk
Room Rooms within various parts of the building (2 rooms)
Contact 0191 2321939
[email protected]
Rates Prices vary depending on the room (phone for details)
Availability Mon-Sat (phone for details)
St Nicholas Cathedral is the Cathedral for the diocese of Newcastle. The
building dates to the 13th to 15th centuries.
Transportation A 5-minute walk from Central Station and Metro. Parking
available near the venue (Dean Street car park).
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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Sunderland Museum
and Winter Gardens
Stephenson Railway Museum
Room John Story Room
Middle Engine Lane, Chirton Industrial Estate, North Shields, NE29 8DX
www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson
Area Whole museum
Contact 0191 2007146
[email protected]
Use Corporate and private functions, train rides
Rates Phone for details
Availability (Apr-Oct) Mon-Fri 9am-12midnight. Other times on
request (phone for details). Not available during school holidays
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the home of George
Stephenson's 'Billy' and many other engines from the great age of steam.
Transportation Along bus routes to Newcastle, North Shields, Percy Main
and Whitley Bay.
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Room Rowland Burdon Room
Venue capacity 50 people (theatre style). The dividing wall can be
opened to provide one large space for a maximum capacity of 100
people
Rates From £150 half day, £260 full day. Both rooms from £240
half day, £410 full day. Prices exclusive of VAT. Discounts available
Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Outside of opening
Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR1 1PP
www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland
Contact 0191 553 2323
[email protected]
Situated in the heart of the city, adjacent to Mowbray Park the museum has
four floors of exciting galleries and exhibitions and two rooms ideal for
meetings and events. The stunning Winter Gardens house botanical
specimens from all over the world.
Room Jack Crawford Room
Venue capacity 60 people (theatre style). The dividing wall can be
opened to provide one large space for a maximum capacity of 100
people
Rates From £150 half day, £260 full day. Both rooms from £240
half day, £410 full day. Prices exclusive of VAT. Discounts available
Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Outside of opening
The Winter Gardens, Pottery Gallery and Victorian Art Gallery are licensed
for weddings and civil partnership ceremonies. Ask for our wedding
information pack.
Transportation A 5-minute walk from the nearest Metro or rail station. 10
minutes’ walk from the nearest bus station.
Area Whole museum
Availability Evening hire from 5.30pm onwards
Rates From £330. Prices exclusive of VAT
Room Winter Gardens
Availability Only outside of opening hours
Room Pottery Gallery
Room Victorian Art Gallery
microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player.
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Tyneside Cinema
Tyneside Cinema
Tyneside Cinema
Trinity House
Tyneside Cinema
Room Function rooms
Use Corporate and private functions, educational activities, prebooked group tours
Rates Prices available upon request (email/phone for details)
Availability By arrangement only (email/phone for details)
Equipment provided Projector, screen, flipchart, lectern
Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
www.trinityhousenewcastle.org.uk
Contact 0191 2328226
[email protected]
A complex of historic buildings that include a former medieval town
house, chapel and school house with collections dating from 1505.
Trinity House is home to Newcastle's maritime organisation and the
Guild of Freemen of Trinity House Newcastle upon Tyne.
Transportation Along the Quaylink bus route. Nearest Metro stations
are Central Station and Monument. Parking available near the
venue.
Room Classic Cinema
Rates £125 per hour from 9am-12noon, £450 per hour from
12noon-6pm, £750 per hour from 6pm-11pm
Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QG
www.tynesidecinema.co.uk
Contact 0191 2275521
[email protected]
The Tyneside Cinema has held a place in the heart of the region for over
seventy years as a newsreel cinema and as the city’s independent cinema. In
2008 it reopened its doors after an award-winning £7m restoration and
redevelopment which added significant new inspirational spaces, state-of-theart technology and restored its beautiful 1930s art deco features for all to
see.
Transportation City centre venue close to parking facilities (Grey Street
and New Bridge Street car park). Accessible by Metro, bus and rail.
Room Electra Cinema
Room Roxy Cinema
Room Digital Lounge
Rates £30 per hour from 9am-12noon, £50 per hour from 12noon6pm, £75 per hour from 6pm-11pm
Room Figgis
Room Headspace
Availability Mon-Sun 8am-11pm
microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard, TV, DVD/VHS player
and use of photocopier. We can assist with enquiries with local
suppliers
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Washington Old Hall
Washington Old Hall
Washington Old Hall
The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7LE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-washingtonoldhall
Room Function room
Rates From £250 (depending on the type of function)
Availability Thurs-Sat
Contact 0191 4166879
[email protected]
Splendid 17th century manor house which has links to George Washington,
first President of the United States of America – it is from here that his
ancestors took their surname of Washington.
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Arbeia Roman Fort .….………..….………….….……...
Arts Centre Washington ………..….…….….…...….…
Beamish Museum .……………..….………….….……...
Bessie Surtees House .…..…..…..…...…..….…….….…
Blackhill and Consett Park Lodge .…..…..….…...…..….
The Bowes Museum .….………..….………….….…….
The Centre .….………..….……….….….……....……...
Civic Centre ….………..….……….….….……....……..
Discovery Museum .….….……..….….……….….…….
Durham Castle ….………..….……….….….……......…
Etal Village Hall ….……..…..….……….….….……....…
Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s .…..…..…..…...….….
Gateshead Old Town Hall .…..….….…..…….….…..…
Great North Museum: Hancock .…..….….…..….….…
Hatton Art Gallery ….……..…..….……….….….…….
Holy Jesus Hospital .….………..….….……….…..…….
Kirkharle Courtyard and St Wilfrid’s Church .…..…….
Laing Art Gallery ….……..…..….……….….…..……....
Lindisfarne Castle ….……..…..….……….….….……....
The Literary and Philosophical Society ………..….……
Mining Institute – Nicholas Wood
Memorial Hall ….……..…..…..…….….….….……....…
The Minster Church of St Michael
and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop .…...…….….….
Monkwearmouth Station Museum ….……..….…….…
Morpeth Methodist Church ………...…..…….…….….
Newbiggin Maritime Centre ………...…..……….….….
Ormesby Hall ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……....
Ouseburn Farm ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……
Ouseburn Trust ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……
RNLI Grace Darling Museum …..…..…..…..…..…...…..
Seaton Holme ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……...
Segedunum Roman Fort,
Bath House and Museum …..…..…..…...…..…..…...…..
Seven Stories ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..…..……....
Shipley Art Gallery
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery ...…..…..…...….
St James’s United Reformed Church ….….…..….….…
St Nicholas Cathedral….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….
Stephenson Railway Museum ….….…..…..….…..…..…
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens ...…..…..…...
Sunnyfield House Community Centre ….…..…..…..….
Trinity House ….…..…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……...
Tyneside Cinema …..…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……..
Vindolanda Hedley Centre …..…..…..….…..…..…..…..
Washington Old Hall …..…..…..…..…...…...…...…..….
The Witham …..….…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….……....
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South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 2BB …….….…….……
Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 8AB ……………………
Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG ………….………….…
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3JF ……………
Consett, County Durham DH8 5TA …………….…….……
Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP ……….…….…
Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1HW …….…….…….……
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE18 QH …….……
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4JA ….….…..…
Durham, County Durham DH1 3RW .….……..……….……
Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland TD12 4TL ….….……
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 2AU ………...……………
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1HE ………………………
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE2 4PT ….….….…
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 7RU .……….…
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2AS .….…….…
Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland NE19 2PD ….….….……
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 8AG .…..…..….
Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2SH …..….…
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1SE ….….….…
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1SE .….…….…
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Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3ET ………………………
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR5 1AP ………………………
Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1HU ………….….….……
Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland NE64 6DB ….…….
Middlesbrough, Tees Valley TS7 9AS …………….…….……
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2PA …….….…
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2NP ……….…
Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7AE ………………….…
Easington Village, County Durham SR8 3BS ….…….…….…
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Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 6HR ………………………
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2PQ …….….…
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 4JB .….….….……..…….…
South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 2JA ..…...……...………
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 8JF ..….....…..…
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1PF ..…….……
North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE29 8DX ..…...……....……
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 1PP .….…..…..……..….….
Cleveland, Tees Valley TS14 6BA .….…..…..……………..…
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3DQ ..…...……
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 6QG ..…...……
Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7JN .….…..…..……..….….
Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7LE .….…..…………..…
Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8LY .…..…...…..……
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If you have any questions about this directory,
please contact
North East Historic Environment Forum
Secretariat
41-44 Sandhill
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3JF

directory of heritage rooms for hire

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