The Manor House (1707)

The Manor House is a historic event venue in the centre of Sedgefield, County Durham, available for meetings, conferences, private celebrations and performances. Set in a Grade II* listed Queen Anne mansion dating from 1707, it offers several distinct spaces for organisers seeking a characterful setting for their guests.

The Old Court Room is the largest and most flexible room. It can be arranged for meetings in boardroom, cabaret or cinema style, and is also used for seated dinners, parties, presentations and performances. The Freville Room is suited to smaller board meetings, while the Pineapple Bar, housed in the cellars, provides an intimate option for gatherings and private functions. The Georgian Reception Hall can add space for guests to mingle or for a buffet and entertainment.

For conferences and meetings, facilities include Wi-Fi, a smart television, projector and screen, and flip charts. Refreshments and drinks can be arranged, and external caterers can provide food for business events. The venue is licensed for food, alcohol and performances. For private celebrations, organisers can discuss room layouts and event extras such as room dressing, DJs, bands and children’s entertainers with the team.

The Manor House also welcomes performance bookings, including acoustic music, plays, talks and art exhibitions. The rooms can accommodate different audience sizes, from intimate performances in the Pineapple Bar to larger events in the Old Court Room. The venue no longer hosts legally registered marriages or civil partnerships, but it does welcome wedding breakfasts and evening receptions, as well as non-official ceremonies. Organisers can contact the team to discuss their plans and arrange a booking.