Facilities

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.

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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Boxing Gym

Grab those gloves and square up in our fantastic boxing facilities at our Peterlee campus!
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Canteen & Social Spaces

Grab some tasty food, kick back and relax in between your studies at all East Durham College campuses!
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Childcare Lecture Theatre

With its own kitchen and viewing space attached to the college nursery, this fantastic space helps childcare students at EDC to gain real work experience.
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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.
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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.
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Dance Studio

If you love to dance, you'll love our very own dance studio found inside our Peterlee campus!
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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.
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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!
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ED6 Study Room

If you're coming to study at ED6 Sixth Form centre, you'll get your very own dedicated study room at our Peterlee campus!
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EDC Careers & Employability Support Service

Careers support starts from before you’ve even signed up to do a course with us, and continues throughout your time at East Durham College. So, whether you’re unsure about what course you want to do or you’re looking at your options when you leave, we're here to help.
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EDC Gym

At East Durham College, we’re proud to offer outstanding new Gym facilities to help you stay fit, healthy, and active. Our Sports Centre and EDC Gym are open to everyone - whether you’re enrolled in one of our exciting courses or just looking for a great place to work out.
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Electrical Installation Workshop

Discover more about our exceptional, specialised electrical facility at The Technical Academy!
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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!
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Equine Centre

East Durham College’s Houghall Campus, in Durham, boasts one of the finest equine centres in the North East.
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Floristry Studios

If you’re artistic, like working with your hands and love making beautiful things, then check out our Floristry facilities below.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Immersive Training Classrooms

The college has two state-of-the-art immersive training classrooms. They use the latest in 3D immersive technology, to provide a unique and interactive training environment, replicating real-life scenarios.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manufacturing Cleanroom Lab

Over half a million pounds has been invested to create our state-of-the-art, industry-standard, manufacturing cleanroom lab!
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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!
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Meetings, Conference & Events Facilities

East Durham College is an ideal venue to hire for a wide range of meetings, events and functions.
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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's Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Suite at East Durham College

North East Institute of Technology Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Suite

Work with cars of the future in our state-of the-art Electric/Hybrid Suite.
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North East Institute of Technology Engineering Suite

The North East Institute of Technology engineering suite offers a huge variety of excellent engineering equipment for our students.
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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!
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Painting & Decorating Workshop

Learn the trade in our huge P&D workshop, complete with all of the equipment you'll need to thrive!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Science Labs

Available at both our Houghall and Peterlee campuses, our science labs are well-equipped for everything to do with science!
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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)!
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Sports Arena / Sports Hall

Our huge sports hall at our Peterlee campus is ready and waiting for absolutely anything to do with sport!
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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.
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The Grove Restaurant, Bistro & Commercial Kitchens

Welcome and join us at our very own restaurant, The Grove, for freshly made food for a fantastic price.
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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.
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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.