Conference and Meeting Places
Teesdale,
an area of outstanding beauty, peace and tranquillity.... and hotels,
meeting spaces and team building activities galore! There is so much more
to Teesdale than the amazing scenery...
Teesdale might have some of the most beautiful landscapes of the North
east but it also has some really unique venues for meetings, events, small
conferences and outdoor activities perfect for team building.
The Teesdale countryside is perfect for those business 'Away Days' -phones
off, email inaccessible and inspiring backdrop for planning, team management
and training events.
Away from It All...
Blackton
Grange, located at the edge of a reservoir, provides the perfect venue
if you are looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of organisational
demands, to work on a specific project or to re-energise your team.
Residential accommodation for up to 37 people in an old stone farm house, several meeting and conference rooms, dining facilities and lounge area. Activities within the venues 10 acres of land include mountain biking, walking, hill and with the ability to arrange a whole host of adrenalin pumping activities across Teesdale such as kayaking, gorge walking, and abseiling. Used already for high quality residential management training but with capacity for non residential away days including any of the activities you'd like to participate in.
Quality Hotels...
Or if hotelsare more suitable for
you both the Morritt Arms Hotel and Headlam Hall
Hotel and Spa provide space for meetings and events.
Headlam
Hall Hotel and Spa, with 5 meeting rooms can cater from 6 to
150 people (theatre style) in their main room with smaller rooms that
can be used as break out space. With the idyllic setting and welcome addition
of a Spa this venue can make a business event a very relaxing experience!
The Morritt Arms Hotel can cater for up to 200 people
theatre style in the main Ballroom or an intimate gathering for a few
as 10 in one of the smaller meeting rooms.
The Heart of the Community...
The Villages
Halls across Teesdale - which there are more than 35 - are a vibrant centre
for many events already - but there is always space for more! Ensuring
that you can find a traditional local venue every time these halls are
perfect for community based meetings and events.
With varying capacities, you can find a suitable space for most events, talks, presentations and occasions.
With a comprehensive online listing of each halls facilities and event calendars the Village halls consortium website is worth a visit - www.teesdalehalls.co.uk
Offices and Business Centre...
If
a Business Centre environment is more suitable, Enterprise House
in Barnard Castle provides a profession meeting space, from small offices
to the fully equipped Dales Room.
There is space in the Dales Room for 24 boardroom style or 35 theatre style comfortably.
Refreshments and buffet lunches can be provided, a sample of the buffet
menu can be found at www.e-house.co.uk
Corporate Activities - from Gentle to Adrenalin Pumping...
Teesdale can
offer more than just meeting and event spaces. With so much to explore,
the landscape and natural features provide plenty of opportunities for
a more active business event.
From walking to abseiling and white-water rafting on the River Tees ... there are activities to refresh, revitalise and encourage bonding with in your business teams. Improve your skills with off road driving, archery, falconry, clay pigeon shooting or just enjoy the quality food available at the Teesdale attraction centres.
If you fancy
a go at off-roading then the Deepdale Off Road Centre
near Barnard Castle is a perfect opportunity to hone your driving skills
in a 4x4.
A corporate package including additional activities can be organised to suit including clay pigeon shooting, archery 4x4 Driving and outdoor lunch.
Bowlees Visitor Centre, Middleton in Teesdale provides a truly unique
venue, as well as providing a small space for meetings, this centre can
provide an outdoor experience for your meeting guests. Particularly suitable
if you want to find out more about the local wild life and nature. From
here you can visit High Force within an hour's walk along the River Tees.
Wedding and Unusual Venues...
If your business event requires something different and something on
a bigger scale, then Teesdale has plenty of choice. 
The Bowes Museum for example offers a building in the
style of a French Chateau as the backdrop for their meeting spaces. Time
your meeting to take in a tour of the art collections , enjoy the gardens,
play tennis or watch the exquisite and unique fully working automaton
Silver Swan which has a daily showing.
Choose The Bowes Museum for a unique and evocative venue for your civil
wedding ceremony and champagne reception. The Museum offers palatial rooms,
first class catering - with locally inspired menu choices and immaculate
grounds for your special event.
For Hospitality
events and wedding occasions, Headlam Hall Hotel and
the Morritt Arms Hotel both offer high quality service
and picturesque backdrops.
Both pride
themselves of providing a warm and professional welcome to all and many
of the refreshment and menu dishes use quality local Teesdale produce.
So for a truly fabulous Teesdale experience you can rely on, look no further
than here!
With attractions in Teesdale such as falconry at Thorpe Farm Centre and the award winning Rose and Crown Restaurant and Hotel, if you want to host an important client there is plenty of options to show them Teesdale hospitality and attractions.
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