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The Town
Barnard Castle has been recognised nationally as one of the 50 most historically and architecturally important towns in Great Britain and listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Britain. The Grade II listed Witham Hall is an important, central feature of the townscape, located where Horsemarket meets the Market Place.
The Hall
The Witham Testimonial was built by public subscription as a memorial to Henry T.M. Witham of Lartington, a palaeobotanist and philanthropist who had strived to make provision for the medical and educational needs of Barnard Castle before his death in 1844. Hence the building, which opened in 1846, housed the Mechanics’ Institute and a Dispensary for the Relief of the Sick Poor. By 1860, a large music hall had been built to the rear of the Testimonial Building, whilst the premises later incorporated several small cottages in Hall Street. Together these buildings became known as The Witham and have continued to be used by the people of Barnard Castle as a backdrop for celebration, for participation and for people to gain new experiences.
2013 marks the culmination of over 10 years work to raise money and carry out work to restore its historic fabric and make The Witham fit-for-purpose as a fully accessible modern arts venue for the 21st century. The redevelopment project has seen the original Grade II listed Witham buildings restored, and a new link building constructed between the Witham Testimonial and the Event Hall, incorporating a foyer area, café bar and toilets. In addition, Durham County Council has extended and refurbished its Library building to the rear of The Witham buildings, to include new council offices and a customer access point as well as the continued Library service.
Funding of the project principally came from Durham County Council investing over £2 million with match funding of £336,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and £773,879 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The ERDF funding is part of a wider programme which has brought more than £300 million to the North East. The Witham and Library development project was led by Barnard Castle Vision, Durham County Council and The Witham Directors.
Features
Hire Charges: Contact the hall directly Registered Charity Number: 1146726
Contact
01833 631107 Email: info@thewitham.org.uk
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle DL12 8LY Registered Charity Number: 1146726
Facilities
WC
On Street Parking
Ramp (down)
Ramp (up)
Wheelchair Access to Side (by prior arr.)
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Eggleston Village Hall
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Eggleston is a small picturesque village with beautiful views of the Teesdale landscapes. The village has been designated a Conservation Area in order to protect its character.
The Hall
The village hall was built in 1887 by the London Lead Company as a Mechanics Institute reading and lecture room. The clock featured on the outside of the building was installed in remembrance to those who fell in World War II. The hall has recently been refurbished with a new main hall floor and panelling around the walls. The size and layout of Eggleston Village Hall make it an ideal choice for private and business functions and for any group who need a remote private location for interviews or uninterrupted meetings. The hall is available for hire for: • Meetings/Seminars • Corporate Events • Small Conferences • Stage Productions and Concerts • Training • Rehearsals • Parties • Functions • Sports Classes • Fairs and Sales • Social Events Regular activities ongoing in the hall include aerobics and toning, yoga, circle dancing, a bridge club and carpet bowls.
Features
Rooms: Main Hall 14.5m x 7.15m. Meeting Room/Stage and Kitchen. The hall is versatile in its use as the meeting room and stage area can be divided by folding doors. The front of the stage opens up by use of partition doors. Heating: Available throughout the hallMaximum Capacity: 120 Facilities: The modern kitchen facilities include a microwave and a double oven cooker. There are also toilet facilities accessible to all. Equipment: The hall has adequate chairs and tables and there is ample crockery and cutlery available. There is also a good variety of sports equipment including a table tennis table, carpet bowls and exercise mats. Parking: No designated car park. Roadside parking and parking in front of the Three Tuns pub is available. Access: Access for all into the hall. Hire Charges: Club and regular users operating on a non-profit basis with open use for members of the community: £8.00 per session (a session is not more than 4 hours and any extension may be charged on a pro-rata basis at the discretion of the committee. Private users and clubs: £10.00 per hour. Organisations and infrequent regular users: Domino Drives £15.00, Fayres and fundraisers (inc. church, chapel and carnival) £15.00, Church, chapel and carnival community activities £15.00. Private parties (weddings, dances, children's parties etc) price on application. Elections £150.00. Meetings/exhibitions etc: Half day £30.00, full day £50.00, evening (6-10pm) £30.00, evening (beyond 10pm) £50.00 Drinks licences (inc. administration costs) £30.00 Registered Charity Number: 520779
Contact
Christine Bell - 01833 650798
Facilities
Accessible WC
WC
Internal Lift
Level Entrance
On Street Parking
Ramp (up)
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