About Sceptre
12 Boardroom
12 Banquet
Deep red drapery frames the stone walls of the Sceptre Room, where candlelight dances across polished silverware and crystal glasses. This intimate chamber within our historic castle walls accommodates up to 12 guests around a single grand table, creating the perfect setting for focused boardroom discussions or private dining experiences that require discretion and atmosphere. High-backed chairs upholstered in rich fabrics surround the long dining table, each place setting meticulously arranged with fine china and multiple glasses catching the warm glow from ornate candelabras. The room's medieval character remains intact through original stonework and period features, while modern heating and discreet presentation technology ensure your meeting runs smoothly without disrupting the historic ambiance. Our venue's position overlooking the River Wear, with Durham County Cricket Ground visible in the distance, provides a sense of place that grounds your gathering in centuries of County Durham history. The Sceptre Room works particularly well for board meetings where confidential discussions benefit from the thick castle walls, or for private dining when your group wants to conduct business over an exceptional meal prepared by our award-winning kitchen team. The intimate scale means every seat offers clear sightlines and easy conversation, whether you're presenting quarterly figures or hosting international clients. Natural light filters through period windows during daytime meetings, while evening gatherings take on a more dramatic atmosphere as candlelight becomes the primary illumination, transforming routine business dinners into memorable occasions. We regularly host senior leadership teams, private investment groups, and diplomatic delegations who appreciate the combination of absolute privacy, historic surroundings, and impeccable service that defines the Sceptre Room experience.
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Prices
Hourly
From £39 /hour
Daily
From £140 /day
Amenities
Wireless Internet Access
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Location
Opening hours
Monday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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