East Durham College is jam-packed full of incredible facilities! From our amazing animal care centre to stunning 200+ seater theatre, there's something for everyone at EDC. We also have a number of facilities and services which are open to the public >>
Agriculture Centre
With over 80 years of delivering quality agricultural education plus incredible, multi-million pound facilities, Houghall is the only place you should be thinking about to study agriculture!
Houghall Campus
Arboretum & Pinetum
The Arboretum at the Houghall Campus, on the outskirts of Durham City, houses a superb collection of shrubs and trees from around the world.
Arboriculture Workshop
Our arboriculture workshops at the Houghall campus house a range of specialist equipment and resources, from chainsaws to climbing equipment, to a stump grinder and chipper.
Art Studio
If you're thinking about studying art and design at EDC, you'll study in our dedicated art studio at our Peterlee campus.
Beauty Salon
Fancy a pamper session? Then EDC can help! Thanks to our fantastic beauty therapy students, you can kick back, relax and have a wide range of beauty treatments at our very own salon, found at our Peterlee campus!
Boxing Gym
Grab those gloves and square up in our fantastic boxing facilities at our Peterlee campus!
Canteen & Social Spaces
Grab some tasty food, kick back and relax in between your studies at all East Durham College campuses!
Coffee Shop - Proudly Serving Starbucks
That's right...we've got Starbucks on site! Serving up loads of your Starbucks faves for the perfect pick-me-up in between those lessons.
Construction Workshops
If you're coming to study carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating or bricklaying at East Durham College, you'll be studying in our amazing construction workshops at our Peterlee campus.
Dance Studio
If you love to dance, you'll love our very own dance studio found inside our Peterlee campus!
Digital Suite
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art Digital Suite has a range of high-quality equipment including Meta Quest 2 VR headsets, Xbox Series X Consoles, 3D printers and high-end gaming PCs.
Dog Kennels & Agility/Walking Area
Not only have we got a commercial dog grooming salon at Houghall, we've also got kennels and dog agility areas for our pampered pooches!
ED6 Study Room
If you're coming to study at ED6 Sixth Form centre, you'll get your own dedicated study room at our Peterlee campus!
EDC Travel Agency
Looking for great holidays for fantastic prices? You'll find everything you need at East Durham College's very own travel agents, EDC Travel!
Electrical Installation Workshop
Discover more about our exceptional, specialised electrical facility at The Technical Academy!
Engineering Workshops
The field of engineering encompasses a vast array of disciplines and skills, and we have a diverse range of facilities to meet those needs!
Equine Centre
East Durham College’s Houghall Campus, in Durham, boasts one of the finest equine centres in the North East.
Floristry Studios
If you’re artistic, like working with your hands and love making beautiful things, then check out our Floristry facilities below.
Health & Social Care Facilities
If caring for people is your passion, there’s no better place to study in our brand new real-to-life ward classroom, along with our other great facilities here at EDC.
Houghall Dog Grooming Studio
Treat your pet to a grooming experience at the Houghall Dog Grooming Studio in Durham. The College runs a dog grooming studio which is open to the public and their dogs.
Houghall Estate
Specialising in land-based studies, Houghall, situated just outside Durham City, is the perfect place to study everything from small animal care to floristry.
Impact Health & Fitness Gym
Keep fit, get active and have fun with East Durham College's Sports Centre & Impact Health & Fitness gym! Completely FREE* (£5 one-off induction fee applies) for East Durham College students and also open to the public, we have some of the best facilities available in the North East.
Land Based Engineering Workshop
Our Land Based Engineering Workshop underwent a massive upgrade in 2024, meaning our students are training in a revamped workshop with loads of brand new specialist engineering equipment.
Learning Resources Centre
East Durham College has a Learning Resources Centre (LRC) at each main campus offering an extensive range of study materials and study space for students.
Lee Stafford Education Hairdressing Salon
Did you know EDC is home to its very own hairdressing salon, open to the public? We offer a wide range of hairdressing and barbering services to external clients, with our hairdressing training in association with celebrity stylist Lee Stafford.
Manufacturing Cleanroom Lab
Over half a million pounds has been invested to create our state-of-the-art, industry-standard, manufacturing cleanroom lab!
Media & Creative Production Facilities
Whatever job you fancy within the media industry, our state-of-the-art facilities will help get the best out of you!
Meetings, Conference & Events Facilities
East Durham College is an ideal venue to hire for a wide range of meetings, events and functions.
Motor Vehicle Workshop
We have everything you can think of to start your career in the motor vehicle industry under one roof!
North East Institute of Technology Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Suite
Work with cars of the future in our state-of the-art Electric/Hybrid Suite.
North East Institute of Technology Engineering Suite
Opened in 2021, the North East Institute of Technology suite offers a huge variety of excellent engineering equipment for our students.
Outdoor Sports Pitches
Love playing sport? With our all-weather floodlit 3G full pitch and five-a-side football pitches, there's everything you need right here at East Durham College!
Plumbing & Heating Engineering Workshop
A course in plumbing can really open doors (especially bathroom ones!) to a lot of opportunities and the right facilities can help too, so take a look below at what’s on offer at EDC.
Positive Steps Childcare Nursery
Welcome to Positive Steps Nursery! Found on-site at East Durham College's Peterlee campus, our nursery makes attendance at college easier by providing fantastic childcare facilities for those students who may have young children. It's also open to members of the public looking for childcare.
Renewable Energy Suite
With renewable energy the way of the future, there’s no better time to find out what facilities we have here at EDC!
Science Labs
Available at both our Houghall and Peterlee campuses, our science labs are well-equipped for everything to do with science!
Small Animal Care Centre
All creatures great and small can be found in our Small Animal care facilities...well, nearly all - we’re not a zoo (not quite, anyway)!
Sports Arena / Sports Hall
Our huge sports hall at our Peterlee campus is ready and waiting for absolutely anything to do with sport!
T Level Facilities
To ensure our learners get access to the very best while at college, EDC has invested heavily into the development of our next-generation T Level facilities.
The Grove Restaurant, Bistro & Commercial Kitchens
Fancy some freshly made food for a fantastic price? Well come and join us at our very own restaurant, The Grove
The Lubetkin Theatre
Did you know EDC has the only dedicated theatre in the East Durham Area? It's open to both students and the general public for performances too.
Veterinary Nursing Training Facilities
We've got everything you need to become a veterinary nurse right here at EDC!
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Facility Hire
Looking for venue here in the North East? East Durham College is an ideal location for a wide range of events and functions. Whether it's a training day, seminar, company away day, exhibition, presentation, theatre performance, open day or anything else you can think of, we've got it covered.
Open to the Public
Several of the colleges' facilities are open for use by the public - click here to view the full list.