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Group Exclusive Features
Groups and Education Offers
De Vere Collection Slaley Hall
Slaley Hall offers two individually-tailored packages for VIP groups: Luxury two-night Hen or Stag Breaks with a choice of adventure or spa experiences, and Six at Slaley, which includes a six-course gourmet dinner, choice of six walks; free entry to one of six National Trust properties and six glasses of champagne. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Redworth Hall Hotel
Two VIP group packages are available at Redworth Hall, both including accommodation in new Deluxe Spa bedrooms. Choose either welcome drinks and canapés on the lawn and private dining in the Medieval Great Hall, or afternoon tea in the lounge and private/a la carte dining with wines to compliment each course. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal can put together a tailored package of special offers and experiences for luxury group visitors including group-rate show tickets in the stalls; 20% off the group’s food bill; a backstage tour; a talk by the Chief Executive; cost-price programmes and champagne in a private room. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Gala Theatre and Cinema
VIP groups can enjoy a private screening of a film of your choice at Durham Gala Theatre’s cinema, with refreshments to suit. For example, how about a screening of Goldfinger over martinis and canapés? Or dressing up for Breakfast at Tiffany’s and a glass of champagne? There are so many possibilities! Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Ormesby Hall
The management team at Ormesby Hall will be happy to tailor a bespoke experience for luxury group visitors consisting of a champagne reception followed by one or more of the following: a personalised tour of the house; behind-the-scenes tour and/or in-depth themed talk by an expert. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate offers luxury group visitors the delightful opportunity of an exclusive sherry reception in the welcoming entrance hall - with a blazing fire adding seasonal atmosphere in the colder months – followed by a tour of the house taking in Lord Armstrong’s many revolutionary Victorian gadgets. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Wallington House, Gardens & Estate
VIP group visitors to Wallington House, Gardens and Estate can enjoy a specialist tour and talk on the history of the house and the families who lived there, and/or a two-course luncheon of local and seasonal food prepared by the head chef, with complimentary recipe cards featuring the dishes served. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
mima
VIP groups visiting mima can enjoy a special ‘Meet and Greet’ welcome and behind-the-scenes tour of the collection stores followed by lunch and a glass of wine. Every member of the group will also receive a complimentary mima goody bag on their way out. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience
A wide range of exclusive features are available for VIP groups at Hartlepool Maritime Experience, including out-of-hours opening; lunch or dinner in the Captain’s Cabin on board HMS Trincomalee – with the captain and his crew if required; sword fencing lessons; press-ganging of visitors to their function areas; re-enactment displays and more. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum, offers a fascinating and flexible programme of exclusive events for VIP visitors including behind-the-scenes tours and talks by museum experts; outside-hours events; private tram and/or steam train rides and champagne or coffee and pastry receptions at a choice of museum buildings with costumed interpreters. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Woodhorn, Museum and Northumberland Archives
VIP group visitors to Woodhorn can receive a special welcome and introduction by the director or deputy, a wonderful two-course Northumbrian lunch, tea and singing hinnies and a Woodhorn guide book. Optional extras include a choice of two guided tours with souvenirs, traditional mat-making workshops and a talk by an archive specialist. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Whalton Manor Gardens
Whalton Manor Gardens is a particularly exclusive destination as it is not normally open to the public – the only way to see it is in an organised group. Guided tours by the Lady of the Manor, tea on the lawn and champagne receptions are all available, with each visit tailored to requirements. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
A thrilling choice of luxury experiences are available for groups visiting Saltburn-by-The-Sea, including a champagne helicopter ride along the coast; five-course champagne dinner on the pier; champagne ride on the cliff lift, and/or surfing, jet skiing or motor sports experiences followed by a champagne lunch. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
The Sage Gateshead
Personal tours of the world-class concert halls and backstage areas of The Sage Gateshead, led by a specialist guide. Luxury group travellers will discover how the building was designed and constructed to provide one of the best acoustics in the world for live music, as well as viewing the signatures of the internationally-famous guests in the Visitors’ Book, and may even have a chance to stand on the stage.
The tour will be followed by a champagne reception at which one of the directors will be present to answer questions, and, for specialist groups, the tours can be tailored to include a demonstration of specialist equipment.
Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne Castle offers its VIP group guests a special private tour with champagne, which offers a unique and relaxed opportunity to appreciate the charm and intimacy of Lutyens’ designs for the living quarters and the spectacular views of Gertrude Jekyll’s walled garden and the breathtaking Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Please note that pre-booking of exclusive features is essential and minimum numbers apply.
Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall
A truly unique experience is available for VIP groups at this spectacular world heritage site. Your group will be treated to a guided tour at Vindolanda, the famous roman fort and settlement by Hadrian’s Wall. A senior member of the Vindolanda Trust will join your group for lunch and for those wishing to learn more about this fascinating site lectures are available by special arrangement.