Plan the Best Activity Day in Durham! All Top Venues, Lowest Rates

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Top 13 Activity Day Rooms for Hire in Durham, County Durham


Castle View Suite, Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside

Durham

The Castle View Suite is a stylish and versatile space, perfectly suited to corporate meetings, presentations and exhibitions, as well as private celebrations of all styles. Designed to adapt seamlessly to your event, it offers a contemporary setting that feels both professional and welcoming. With views of the impressive 18th-century castle, the suite provides a striking backdrop in every season!

120 Max capacity

The Geoff Cook Suite, Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside

Durham

This expansive room, with its floor-to-ceiling glass front offers a breathtaking view of one of the most picturesque scene in English Sport, creating an unparalleled setting for your event. With a capacity for up to 200 people for a dinner, wedding or school prom. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Geoff Cook Suite - where every occasion is embraced with style and distinction.

300 Max capacity

Colin Milburn Lounge, Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside

Durham

Step into our meeting lounges and experience a pitch-facing panorama that places you right at the heart of the stadium. These four signature spaces offer far more than a view—they are highly adaptable environments ideal for breakout sessions, executive meetings, intimate dining or vibrant receptions. Seamlessly integrated within the wider venue, each lounge provides a private retreat from larger event spaces, supporting both focused discussion and relaxed networking.

60 Max capacity

Lumley Lounge, Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside

Durham

Step into our meeting lounges and experience a pitch-facing panorama that places you right at the heart of the stadium. These four signature spaces offer far more than a view—they are highly adaptable environments ideal for breakout sessions, executive meetings, intimate dining or vibrant receptions. Seamlessly integrated within the wider venue, each lounge provides a private retreat from larger event spaces, supporting both focused discussion and relaxed networking.

60 Max capacity

Graveney Lounge, Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside

Durham

Step into our meeting lounges and experience a pitch-facing panorama that places you right at the heart of the stadium. These four signature spaces offer far more than a view—they are highly adaptable environments ideal for breakout sessions, executive meetings, intimate dining or vibrant receptions. Seamlessly integrated within the wider venue, each lounge provides a private retreat from larger event spaces, supporting both focused discussion and relaxed networking.

60 Max capacity

Mini Lounge, Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside

Durham

Step into our meeting lounges and experience a pitch-facing panorama that places you right at the heart of the stadium. These four signature spaces offer far more than a view—they are highly adaptable environments ideal for breakout sessions, executive meetings, intimate dining or vibrant receptions. Seamlessly integrated within the wider venue, each lounge provides a private retreat from larger event spaces, supporting both focused discussion and relaxed networking.

60 Max capacity

Executive Boxes (15 on site), Durham Cricket at Banks Homes Riverside

Durham

Discover the refined appeal of our signature executive boxes, a popular choice for corporate clients seeking an exclusive setting for smaller meetings and interviews. Overlooking the pitch, each box offers a private environment for up to 12 guests, with access to outdoor balconies that enhance the sense of space and inspiration. Located adjacent to our meeting lounges, these boxes integrate seamlessly into the wider event experience and are ideal for confidential interviews or focused meetings.

12 Max capacity

Auger 1 & 2, Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Durham

For large conferences or gala dinners, choose the Auger 1 & 2, which accommodates up to 400 guests in theatre-style or up to 250 guests for a sit-down dinner. A private bar, dock room, and pre-event space make this suite especially well-suited for social events, product launches, exhibitions, and large conferences. Dividing walls allows Auger to be split into 2 sections, with a capacity of up to 120 theatre-style and 80 for a banquet.

400 Max capacity

Seam, Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Durham

Seam is a flexible space with a maximum capacity of 70 delegates theatre style or 60 guests for a sit-down dinner. The modern and stylish space features natural daylight and is ideal for smaller meetings or training sessions, dinners and social celebrations.

70 Max capacity

Cavil, Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Durham

Cavil is a modern, stylish and fully-equipped space that is perfect for meetings, training sessions, and interviews. The room is flexible and can be transformed to host social celebrations such as birthday parties and baby showers. Cavil can host 70 delegates theatre style and 40 for a banquet.

70 Max capacity

Kist, Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Durham

Kist is a modern, stylish and fully-equipped space that is perfect for meetings, training sessions, and interviews. The room is flexible and can be transformed to host social celebrations such as birthday parties and baby showers. Kist, can host up to 36 delegates theatre style and 20 guests for a smaller banquet.

36 Max capacity

Drift, Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Durham

Drift is a modern, stylish and fully-equipped space that is perfect for meetings, training sessions, and interviews. The room is flexible and can be transformed to host social celebrations such as birthday parties and baby showers. Drift can host up to 36 delegates theatre style and 20 guests for a smaller banquet.

36 Max capacity

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