Durham Dales Centre

Within a pleasant courtyard setting, the Durham Dales Centre has a wide range of gift and craft shops, a fantastic Tearoom plus plenty more to enjoy.

Tea Room & Murals – Homemade food, toasted sandwiches, salads, jacket potatoes, pies, quiches, pasta dishes, speciality sweets & Sunday lunches. On warm days you can enjoy eating outside on the picnic tables either side of the Tea Room, with the front ones specially designed for wheelchairs. A special feature of the Tea Room is a series of interesting murals depicting local scenes and events.

Conference & Business Services - Situated in an ideal location, this relaxing environment is ideal for all meetings, seating up to 60 people, standard meeting layouts and delegate packages are available. Refreshments are provided by the tea room at reasonable rates. The room can also be use for special events such as Christenings. A public access computer with broadband connection is available on site. Business units are available for lease.

Crafts & Shopping – Within a pleasant courtyard setting, Durham Dales Centre Gift Shop has a range of quality gifts, branded clothing, greetings cards, jewellery, handbags, scarves, accessories, books and maps. Gemcraft- semi precious stone jewellery, fossils, minerals, Frosterley Marble & polished pebbles. Weardale Studios- specialist photography. Wollyback- is home to knits, wool, haberdashery, craft supplies & craft gifts. Dales Floral Art- floral ranges & gifts. Truffles- luxury handmade Belgian chocolates & truffles, wedding favours, functions, events & special occasions. Durham Dales Crafts- handmade crafts.

Car Parking, Disabled Access, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, Gardens, Gazebo, Sculptures & Animal Treasure Trail