You are here > Home > Meet in Durham > Why Durham? > Upcoming Conferences

Upcoming Conferences

Durham's upcoming conferences promise to be an unforgettable blend of inspiration and networking opportunities.

Join us as we explore groundbreaking ideas, foster collaborations, and immerse ourselves in the unique charm of Durham. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, Durham invites you to be part of something extraordinary.

ASCL Autumn Leadership Conference
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Date: 18 November 2025

North East Conservative Regional Conference
Venue: Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Date: 22 November 2025

NEA25: Neurodivergent Futures, Reimagining Entrepreneurship
Venue: Durham University Waterside Building
Date: 27 November 2025

Computing Education Practice
Venue: Durham University’s Mathematical Sciences & Computer Science Building
Date: 8 January 2026

Durham Business Growth Summit
Venue: Radisson Blu Durham
Date: 11 February 2026

The 2026 Roman Army School
Venue: Collingwood College, Durham University
Date: 27 - 30 March 2026

Future Countryside 2026
Venue: Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Date: June 2 2026

International Colloquium On Structural Information and Communication Complexity
Venue: Durham University
Date: June 9 – 11 2026

Number of results:

Number of results: 659

, currently showing 1 to 20.

Sort By: Price - Lowest Price - Highest Grading: Highest A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Churchill Cottage

Bishop Auckland

Stay in this welcoming residence and you will find yourself surrounded by Bishop Auckland’s heritage, Sarah Churchill paintings and just yards from Auckland Palace.

Price
Prices from £250.00 Per unit per night

More info for Churchill Cottage
Palace Garden Cottage

Bishop Auckland

Stay in this delightful period residence and you will find yourself surrounded by Bishop Auckland’s heritage and just yards from Auckland Palace.

Price
Prices from £250.00 Per unit per night

More info for Palace Garden Cottage
South Causey Luxury Accommodation

Stanley

An impeccable selection of stunning spaces with private parking, luxury hot tubs, plush interiors, water fall showers, private outdoor areas, copper baths and more.
Awards
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024
Price
Prices from £369.00 Per unit per night

More info for South Causey Luxury Accommodation
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
3944 reviews
Lumley Castle Hotel

Chester-le-Street

Fourteenth-century castle on the River Wear in 9 acres of parkland. Five miles from Durham and 13 miles from Newcastle, easily accessible from the A1(M), junction 63.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Price
Prices from £79.00 to £349.00 Per room (breakfast included)

More info for Lumley Castle Hotel
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
2208 reviews
Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

Durham City

Experience a new stay at Durham's original hotel. Our city centre location makes us the ideal base to discover Durham.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Price
Prices from £99.00 to £119.00 Per room (room only)

More info for Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
2654 reviews
Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

Seaham

A chic and innovative 5-star hotel and award winning spa overlooking the sea. Set in 37 acres of rustic and alluring countryside with views to the romantic heritage coast, this 5-star hotel has a rich history and contemporary interior.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019
- AA AA 1 Rosette 2016
- AA AA 2 Rosettes 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Hotel of the Year Award - Gold 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa 2023
- AA AA - 5 Star Red Award 2023
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- AA AA Notable Wine List Award 2023
- Regional and Miscellaneous Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023 2023
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 2025
Price
Prices from £305.00 to £655.00 Per room (breakfast included)

More info for Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
256 reviews
Durham Castle

Durham City

Campus

Eleventh century Durham Castle offers unique and affordable university-style student accommodation, ideally suited to the budget traveller. Centrally located and part of a World Heritage Site.
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2016
Price
Prices from £55.00 Per person (breakfast included) to £115.00 Per room (breakfast included)

More info for Durham Castle
The Clarence

Bishop Auckland

The Clarence is a magnificent Edwardian property, sitting at the top of sloping grounds with views through the trees to Auckland Palace itself.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Price
Prices from £400.00 Per unit per night

More info for The Clarence
Motorhome Stops

Stanley

From the breath-taking landscape of the Beamish Valley to the many scenic walkways and famous local attractions, you won't be short of things to do during your stop at South Causey Inn
Awards
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024
More info for Motorhome Stops
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
118 reviews
Plawsworth Hall (2 bed Apartments)

Durham City

Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by beautiful Durham countryside and offer a choice of one and two bedroomed apartments and three bedroomed cottages.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Price
Prices from £434.00 Per unit per week

More info for Plawsworth Hall (2 bed Apartments)
Dukeswood Cottage

Wynyard

Dukeswood Cottage is set in a rural wonderland within Wynyard Estate.

Price
Prices from £290.00 Per unit per night

More info for Dukeswood Cottage
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
227 reviews
Thomas Wright House

Bishop Auckland

Award

Thomas Wright House offers eight beautifully designed bedrooms named after constellations. There are four double rooms, one twin/double room, one triple room, 1 suite/family room and one luxury room.
Awards
- Visit England Cyclists Welcome 2023
- Visit England Silver 2023
- Visit England Walkers Welcome 2023
- Visit England Welcome Pets 2023
- Visit England Breakfast 2023
- Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Visit England VisitEngland - Rose 2023 - Recognition Of Service Excellence 2024
Price
Prices from £65.00 to £150.00 Per room (breakfast included)

More info for Thomas Wright House
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
118 reviews
Plawsworth Hall (1 bed Apartments)

Durham City

Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by beautiful Durham countryside and offer a choice of one and two bedroomed apartments and three bedroomed cottages.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Price
Prices from £65.00 Per unit per night

More info for Plawsworth Hall (1 bed Apartments)
The Housesteads Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

Ebchester

4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.

Price
Prices from £575.00 Per unit per week

More info for The Housesteads Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
663 reviews
High Force Hotel and Waterfall

Barnard Castle

Packed with character, warmth and charm, High Force Hotel is an idyllic rural retreat in picture-perfect Upper Teesdale. Our 10 individually-designed en-suite rooms combine traditional country inn comfort with a contemporary touch, and nothing is…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
More info for High Force Hotel and Waterfall
Quartermaster's Flat

Durham

Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing ground floor flat, recently modernised, that sits between the castle’s medieval Constable Tower and 19th century Russell Tower.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Price
Prices from £57.00 Per unit per night

More info for Quartermaster's Flat
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
78 reviews
Bonners Lodge 5 Star Bed & Breakfast

Castleside

Bonners Lodge, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the Durham Dales close to the Waskerley Way, Derwent Reservoir, Wolsingham & Durham. We offer 2 luxurious ensuite rooms and quality home-cooked food in peaceful surroundings…
Awards
- Visit England Rose 2024
- Visit England Walkers Welcome 2023
- Visit England Families Welcome 2023
- Visit England Welcome Pets 2023
- Visit England Breakfast 2023
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Price
Prices from £100.00 to £120.00 Per room (breakfast included)

More info for Bonners Lodge 5 Star Bed & Breakfast
The Hideaway at Headlam

nr Gainford

For guests looking to stay at Headlam with a bit more independence the new Hideaway apartment is the ideal option for up to 2 people. It is located just 30 metres from the Hall and offers contemporary and quirky design with self-catering facilities…

Price
Prices from £180.00 Per unit per night

More info for The Hideaway at Headlam
Lightfoot Cottage

Bishop Auckland

Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop Auckland
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Price
Prices from £300.00 Per unit per night

More info for Lightfoot Cottage
The Oswin Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

Ebchester

4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.

Price
Prices from £665.00 Per unit per week

More info for The Oswin Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges