Booking our rooms
We are of course primarily a place of worship but also provide a community space for a wide variety of local groups. Our unique historical building right in the heart of town has a calm, relaxing atmosphere and a range of flexible spaces suitable for many activities. We are home to a number of Support and 12 Step groups as well as Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Art groups, Writing events, Youth Theatre, Local History Society and many others.
The building has 5 rooms with capacities from 4 to 80 people depending on configuration. All spaces are multi-purpose so you can set up to suit your event.
Please note: Sorry but we don't accept bookings for party bookings.
Facilities
- Fully accessible building - main entrance (step free) at the back.
- Wifi access points in all rooms.
- Tables and chairs available though out the building.
- Equipment includes flip charts, whiteboard, large TV with HDMI connection.
- All hire includes use of the kitchen for drinks making with fridge, microwave, induction hob, hot water dispenser and crockery, cups etc.
Room information
ELM ROOM
Our largest hall space, suitable for a range of movement groups - dance, yoga, theatre workshops, tai chi etc as well as larger meetings, functions or performances.
- Max capacity: 80
- Main floor dimensions: 9 x 9m with low platform at one end
- Sealed wooden floor
- folding chairs stored on a rack.
- PRICE: £18.50 per hour (from 1st Sept 2026)
INSTITUTE
Smaller meeting room, also suitable for , board meetings, arts & crafts workshops or more intimate movement classes.
- Capacity: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 7.5m
- Laminate floor
- Stacking padded chairs.
- PRICE £13.00 per hour (From 1st Sept 2026)
LIBRARY
Smaller carpeted space with large historic book cases against end wall. This is a cosier room for support groups, meetings, group worship or meditation.
- Capacity: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 7m
- Fitted carpet
- Stacking padded chairs
- PRICE £13.00 per hour (From 1st Sept 2026)
MEETING ROOM
Our Quaker Worship space which is suitable for larger meetings, events or movement practices.
- Capacity: 80
- Floor space 7.7 x 8.10m with raised Elders bench at one end & fixed wall benches around the edge.
- Long wooden movable benches and arm chairs.
- Sealed wooden floor.
- PRICE £18.50 per hour (From 1st Sept 2026)
WILLOW ROOM
A small private space, still part office, suitable for one-to-one or small group counselling, holistic & physical therapy, interviews etc.
- Capacity: 6
- Dimensions:
- Carpeted with electric wall heater
- Quiet location at back of the building with shaded windows
- PRICE £12.00 per hour (From 1st Sept 2026)
Current Hire rates
Updated 1st September 2026)
Room | Price per hour | Day rate (6 hours +) |
|---|---|---|
Elm | £18.50 | £115 |
Institute | £13.00 | £80 |
Library | £13.00 | £80 |
Meeting Room | £18.50 | £115 |
Willow | £12.00 | £70.00 |
Booking steps
- Check the room information above.
- Email to arrange a visit if you wish.
- Check the booking calendar link above for general availability.
- Email to provisionally reserve the day/times you need. This is held for up to 2 weeks.
- Click the blue buttons to access Hirer information pack and the booking form - 2 formats to choose - docx (word) or PDF.
- Return the booking form - email or post.
- You'll be notified once the booking is confirmed.
- Our policy for cancellation or changes without charge is usually 7 days notice by email.
- The booking manager will arrange a short one off safety and building induction before your first session (normally just 10 mins ahead of set up). This is mandatory for all groups leaders as a condition of hire.
- Any other information or advice you need, just email.
Contact email: Manager@darlingtonquakers.org
To note: As we are not a fully manned building (ie there are not staff on hand at all times), our hire policy requires that all group leaders take legal responsibility in case of emergency situation for safety of everyone attending their event and also security of the building. We provide a short safety induction training for all new hirer leaders and then require signed agreement.