The Work Place
Our spacious, air-conditioned Lecture theatre, complete with multi-media projector, accommodates up to 120 guests and is the ideal choice for larger events.
The single pods, equipped with interactive whiteboards host up to 27 guests so are ideal as break out rooms or smaller meetings.
Our double pods, equipped with interactive whiteboards accommodate up to 64 guests.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistThe Work Place provides first class meeting, conference and training facilities tailored to your organisation’s needs. Set in peaceful and pleasant surroundings with good access to the A1 and A167, our brand new purpose built centre has been created with flexibility in mind. With meeting facilities for up to 200 people, our flexible options for room hire, from layout to room size, means your individual requirements for each event can be met. Our staff will cater for all your meeting needs.
Room Information
The Work Place has 5 rooms. The largest, The Street, holds up to 200 guests seated or 200 standing.
- Learning Zone North (Lecture Theatre)120 seated
- Single Pods27 seated
- Double Pods64 seated
- Learning Zone West & East48 seated
- The Street200 seated, 200 standing
Travel Information
Heighington (about 7 min walk)
Getting to The Work Place by public transport
In Co Durham, County Durham, The Work Place is about 7 minutes' walk from Heighington (train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to The Work Place by car
For sat nav, use the postcode DL5 6AH.
Getting to The Work Place by air
The nearest major airports are Teesside International (about 8.4 miles away) and Newcastle (about 31 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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