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All of life's milestones are an occasion to be celebrated. Your birthday, your wedding, your anniversary; at Marriott, we help you celebrate all of your momentous occasions because we love making memories. Thank you for considering Marriott to host your special occasion. Please note that we may have limited availability for upcoming events. However, we look forward to your enquiry, and your Memory Maker will be in touch shortly to discuss your special occasion.
Your Special Occasion at Durham Marriott Hotel heading
All of life's milestones are an occasion to be celebrated.
From intimate family gatherings in our Bowes Suite, to student society dinners and awards evenings in our Cromwell Suite; whatever your celebration - big or small - the historic and welcoming Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County is the perfect party setting.
At the Durham Marriott Hotel we don't just host events, we make memories.
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Birthday Parties
Get ready to P-A-R-T-Y! Donut wall? Bubbly bar? Videographer? Whatever's top of your list, throw the ultimate birthday party with our exclusive packages for all sizes of guest list and any number of wishes. -
Proms
Throw the party of the school year! From red carpet arrivals to selfie stations, balloon walls to popcorn bars; our exclusive party packages are designed to make it a night to remember. -
Anniversary Parties
Bring together family and friends to toast your anniversary. Reminisce of happy memories and celebrate your years together whilst raising a glass to the many more to come. -
Baby Showers
Share the excitement of the upcoming arrival. Flower wall, mocktail bar, or perhaps a delicious dessert table? Surprise Mum-to-be with sweet treats, a picture-perfect backdrop and oodles of space for gifts and games. -
Christenings
Welcome your little one into the world and make it a day to cherish forever with delicious handcrafted food, a picture-perfect backdrop and our inspirational Wish List for those little extras. -
Children's Parties
Be the talk of the playground with the party of the year! Popcorn stands, donut walls, ice cream carts; whatever's on your wish list, we have the yummiest of food and oodles of space for lots of fun and games. -
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Celebrate your coming of age and mark this momentous milestone with a party to remember. Transform your celebration from the ordinary to the extraordinary with our inspirational party Wish List. -
Retirement Parties
Celebrate the dawn of a fabulous new era and start your new chapter in style with delicious handcrafted food and your choice of exciting event extras to make your retirement party shine. -
Gala Dinners
Treat your guests to an evening of glitz and glamour with delicious handcrafted menus accompanied by sparkling entertainment. Celebrate in style with our exclusive party packages and extraordinary event extras. -
Charity & Sports Dinners
From club nights to grand end of season awards, fundraisers to charity balls, host an evening that stands out from the rest with our exclusive packages suited to every budget. -
Wakes & Memorials
Bring together family and friends to share memories of a loved one. Lean on our experienced team to take care of every last detail with our Celebration of Life packages.
Hotel Highlights
- Hotel HighlightsThe perfect party setting
- Experienced Memory Makers who are passionate about delivering a memorable experience
- Choice of suites available to suit all event types
- Dedicated space for your drinks reception plus outdoor Champagne Terrace
- Party suite with dance floor and access to our bar exclusively for events
- Dedicated Memory Maker to make bringing your vision to life effortless
Your Memory Makers
- Your Memory MakersDurham Memory Makers
We love to organise all types of celebrations, in particular the recent trend of having a ‘gender reveal' party - they're so exciting and there's always such a buzzy atmosphere! We also love personalized gifts and favours.
Fun fact… We once planned an Alice in ‘Sunderland' themed afternoon tea party!
Your Packages & Pricing
- Your Packages & PricingCelebration PackagesFrom £28.00 per guestMark your milestone with your closest family and friends. Our customisable Celebration Packages are designed for the more intimate occasion of up to 30 guests. Choose from our Classic, Extra Special or extravagant All The Stops packages and tailor-make them using our event Wish List to create an occasion as unique as you.
- Your Packages & PricingParty PackagesFrom £30.00 per guestGet ready to P-A-R-T-Y! Throw the ultimate celebration with our exclusive Party Packages designed for large guest lists and big wishes. From big birthdays to charity fundraisers, our Classic, Extra Special and All-Singing, All-Dancing packages, together with our inspirational Wish List, give you the flexibility to host an event that's bespoke to you and your occasion.
- Your Packages & PricingRemember PackagesFrom £24.50 per guestBring together family and friends to share the memories of a loved one. Choose from our Classic or Extra Special celebration of life packages and lean on our experienced team to take care of every last detail.
- Your Packages & PricingChildren's Party PackagesFrom £15.00 per childBe the talk of the playground with the party of the year! Popcorn stands, donut walls, ice cream carts; whatever's on your wish list, we have the yummiest of food and oodles of space for lots of fun and games.
- Your Packages & PricingEvent Wish ListGo down in history with the events of parties past by creating an experience to wow. From bubbly bars to balloon walls, videographers to dessert tables; treat your guests to something a little different and transform your event from the ordinary to the extraordinary with our Wish List.
Something we've missed? Share your vision with your Memory Maker!
Your Menus
- Your MenusCanapé MenuTantalise your guests' taste buds and give them a taste of things to come with our canapé selection; the perfect accompaniment to your drinks reception.
- Your MenusClassic MenuYour choice of starter, main and dessert from a refined selection of dishes to create your personal three course menu to treat your guests.
- Your MenusExtra Special MenuThe ultimate event menu; three courses of delicious handcrafted food, delectably designed to create a culinary experience to savour. Choose from an extensive selection of starters, mains and desserts to create your own bespoke menu.
- Your MenusMake It Your Own!
Carvery TheatreA true showstopper and chance to get your guests involved! Appoint one guest per table to become the prestigious Head Carver. Guided by our chefs and equipped with a wooden board, carving knife & fork and of course their own apron and chef's hat, each Head Carver must use their culinary skills to serve their table. A photo opportunity not to be missed! - Your MenusMake It Your Own!
Barbecue BoardsShow your guests a flamin' good time with the ultimate sharer. A succulent array of barbecued meats; tuck into this summertime favourite any time of the year with our barbecue boards delivered directly to your table with a choice of sides served family style. - Your MenusAfternoon Tea MenuGive your guests an extra sweet treat with this tasty twist on the traditional wedding breakfast, served with loose leaf Twinings teas and a glass of prosecco to toast your special day. Or, why not make it extra special with a glass of pink gin or Champagne?
- Your MenusFeast MenuTuck into a lavish selection of delicious dishes served buffet style. Fancy something a little different? Our Chip 'n' Dip Bar, Ice Cream Station, Donut Wall and more make a unique addition to your party feast.
- Your MenusChildren's MenuYour choice of two or three courses of yummy food with oodles of flavour for the younger members of your guest list.
News & Offers
- News & OffersSomething Else To Celebrate - 5% Off Plus Double Points
We're making it that little bit easier to reunite with your nearest and dearest. Host your special occasion between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 and celebrate with 5% off and double Marriott Bonvoy™ Events points. You'll also benefit from our flexible booking terms.
Let the celebrations continue with Marriott Bonvoy™ - redeem your points for free night stays and unique experiences at over 7,000 Marriott hotels worldwide. Download the Marriott Bonvoy™ App and join today and start earning your way to amazing. Discover more here.
So whether it's a missed occasion, upcoming celebration or simply because; book before 31st March 2022 and make memories with Marriott.
- News & OffersCelebrate With ConfidenceWhen you host your special occasion with us, you can celebrate with confidence. The health and safety of our guests and associates remains our top priority. Our Memory Makers are continuing to follow Marriott International's expert protocols on cleanliness, so you can focus on celebrating with your loved ones.
- News & OffersEarn points with Marriott Bonvoy ™ Events
We give you something else to celebrate when you plan your event with us! Earn Marriott Bonvoy™ points for eligible events you host at our participating hotels and resorts. Then, redeem the points you've earned for Free Night Awards at your choice of over 7,000 Marriott Bonvoy™ hotels around the world, once-in-a-lifetime experiences with Marriott Bonvoy™ Moments and more.
Download the Marriott Bonvoy App and join today to discover the endless possibilities with Marriott Bonvoy™.
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