We're looking forward to welcoming you to our Theology and Religion Teachers Conference, taking place on 22 June 2023.

You can find a copy of the programme for the event here.

Travelling to Durham

Venue: The Lindisfarne Centre, St Aidan's College, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LJ.

Telephone: 0191 334 5769

Arrival time: 10.00am

Getting here: 

By rail 

The Lindisfarne Centre is approximately a 30-minute walk from the train station or, alternatively, you may wish to take a taxi from the taxi rank at the station.

By bus 

There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. It should take approximately 30 minutes to walk from the bus stop on North Road to The Lindisfarne Centre. 

By car 

From the North or South (A1M): Use the postcode DH1 3LJ, if using Satnav. Exit at Junction 62 (to Durham City). You will travel down a dual carriageway for 1.5 miles. At the roundabout, go straight ahead towards the City Centre. You will then go down a hill. Use the left-hand lane and take the first exit at the lights. At the next set of lights use the right-hand lane to go straight on. You will then come to a fork in the road, take the right-hand fork and follow this road to the crossroads. Go straight ahead at the crossroad and then drive up the hill and look for the first turn on your right, then take the first left and look for signs that say Lindisfarne Centre on your right. We cannot offer onsite parking but have put alternative arrangements in place with the Park and Ride, information is provided below.

Taxi numbers (not endorsed by Durham University) 

Mac's Taxis - 0191 384 1329 

Paddy's Taxis - 0191 386 6662 

Bill's Taxis - 0191 386 7450 

Direct Taxis - 0191 386 2002 

Dunelm Taxis - 0191 383 1122 

Car parking

For delegates arriving by car, you can park at Howlands Park and Ride facility for the duration of the conference. In order to do so, you must purchase a bus ticket. Bus tickets cost £2. You will also need to display a notice in your car, which we will provide. Howlands Park and Ride is just a short, 10-minute walk from the Lindisfarne Centre. To receive a copy of the parking notice to display in your car, email us at teacher.engagement@durham.ac.uk.

Guest information

Conference timings: The conference will begin at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm (BST).

What to bring: There is no set dress code for the conference. Please dress comfortably. Refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout the day, but you might want to bring a refillable water bottle.