Founded in 1883 through the philanthropy of Benjamin Flounders and John Balliol, Barnard Castle School is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4-18. Set within the picturesque countryside of North East England, it is home to approximately 600 students and prides itself on its strength of community, development of character and ambitious approach to education. During term time, the school thrives as a dynamic learning environment, offering both boarding and day school experiences in an inspiring setting.
Barnard Castle School offers a versatile 50-acre campus with extensive facilities available for hire during holidays and select periods, catering to business, sporting, educational, hospitality, and community events. The school provides high-quality overnight accommodation for up to 200 guests, diverse catering options, ample on-site parking, and full accessibility. Its sports and recreation amenities include a sports hall, floodlit outdoor tennis and netball courts, a heated indoor swimming pool, rugby and football pitches, floodlit astro-turf pitches, cricket nets and pavilion, a fitness suite, and a dance studio. For events, the Victorian panelled dining room and the Kenneth King Conference Centre provide elegant and practical spaces suitable for meetings and gatherings. Supported by a dedicated catering team and adaptable facilities, Barnard Castle School is well-equipped to host a wide range of functions and programmes.
Barnard Castle School offers a versatile 50-acre campus with extensive facilities available for hire during holidays and select periods, catering to business, sporting, educational, hospitality, and community events. The school provides high-quality overnight accommodation for up to 200 guests, diverse catering options, ample on-site parking, and full accessibility. Its sports and recreation amenities include a sports hall, floodlit outdoor tennis and netball courts, a heated indoor swimming pool, rugby and football pitches, floodlit astro-turf pitches, cricket nets and pavilion, a fitness suite, and a dance studio. For events, the Victorian panelled dining room and the Kenneth King Conference Centre provide elegant and practical spaces suitable for meetings and gatherings. Supported by a dedicated catering team and adaptable facilities, Barnard Castle School is well-equipped to host a wide range of functions and programmes.
Event Types
- Accommodation
- Activity Day
- Ball
- Conference
- Corporate Days
- Corporate Hospitality
- Cricket Camp
- Dinner
- Exhibition
- Filming & Location Hire
- Functions
- Holiday Club
- Interviews
- Lunches
- Meeting
- Networking
- Presentation
- Sports Academy
- Summer Schools
- Venue hire
Facilities
- Astroturf
- Boarding Facilities
- Classrooms
- Conference facilities
- Cricket nets
- Dance studio
- Dining Hall
- Football pitches
- Gym
- Rugby pitches
- School Hall
- Sports hall
- Squash Courts
- Swimming Pool - Indoor
- Tennis and Netball Courts
Venue Location
Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, Co. Durham, DL12 8UN
Venue Directions
By Road: From the North - Head South on A1. Take A66/A6108 exit towards Brough / Penrith / Richmond / Scotch Corner. At the roundabout take the 5th exit onto A66. After 10 miles turn right onto Barnard Castle. At the traffic lights turn right over Egglestone Abbey Bridge. Turn left onto Westwick Road and head towards Barnard Castle. After 0.6 miles turn right up Barnard Castle Senior School Drive. From the South - Head North-West on A1. Take A66/A6108 exit towards Brough / Penrith / Richmond / Scotch Corner. At the roundabout take the 5th exit onto A66. After 10 miles turn right onto Barnard Castle. At the traffic lights turn right over Egglestone Abbey Bridge. Turn left onto Westwick Road and head towards Barnard Castle. After 0.6 miles turn right up Barnard Castle Senior School Drive. By Train: Barnard castle is within half an hour’s drive of Darlington’s mainline train station, with London Kings cross accessible in just over two hours.Travel Information
Train Stations
- Darlington - Distance: 16 miles
Airports
- Newcastle Airport - Distance: 49 miles
