01Bingo & social activities
Enjoy friendly gatherings, good company and the chance to make new connections with people nearby.
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WHEATLEY HOUSE MOVING FORWARD
Our house.
Your community.
A welcoming place to meet, learn, celebrate and come together in Wheatley Hill.
We're a community-led charity keeping a valued local space open for friendship, activities, learning and memorable occasions.
01 / OUR MISSION
Keeping our community
connected and moving forward.
Our mission is to preserve and develop Wheatley House as a welcoming community resource where people of different ages, backgrounds and circumstances can come together, build connections and take part in local life.
We make space for social interaction, recreation, education and community participation — and work to protect a valuable local resource for future generations.
More about our missionBringing people together
Learning and participation
Caring for our community resource
02 / WHAT WE DO
Different activities.
One shared community.
Life at Wheatley House is about more than attending an event. It's about having somewhere familiar to spend time, meet neighbours, learn together and celebrate the moments that matter.
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02Meetings & local groups
A practical place for community organisations to exchange ideas, plan projects and work together.
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03Learning & training
Space for suitable workshops, courses and opportunities to share skills and knowledge.
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04Celebrations & functions
A local setting for family celebrations, funeral gatherings and other meaningful occasions.
View venue hire03 / OUR STORY
Rooted in Wheatley Hill.
Looking to the future.
Wheatley House has been part of the area's history for generations. Originally part of the Aged Miners Homes complex opened in 1924, it was protected for community use when local residents came together in 2011.
We honour that determination by continuing to care for this shared resource and keeping it relevant to local life today.
Read our story1924
Our local heritage
The Aged Miners Homes complex opened, including the building that became Wheatley House.
2011
Residents came together
Local people organised to protect the building for future community use.
Today
A space for community life
We continue to welcome social activities, meetings, learning and suitable functions.
04 / A PLACE FOR EVERYONE
Community means making room for one another.
We want Wheatley House to be a place where residents feel welcome and respected, whatever their age, background or circumstances. Shared activities create opportunities for friendship, belonging and connection across generations.
Whether you're attending your first activity, bringing a friend or representing a local group, we're glad you've found us.
Find your way to get involved
Every connection counts.
05 / OUR COMMUNITY SPACE
Make room for your
next occasion.
A practical, welcoming space for meetings, celebrations and gatherings in Wheatley Hill.
Wheatley House offers room for functions of up to 70 people, depending on the event and layout. Our facilities include a well-equipped kitchen suitable for outside caterers, crockery and cutlery, presentation equipment and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Planning something? Tell us about your event and we'll help you understand the facilities, availability and arrangements.
Explore venue hireUp to 70guests*
Kitchen & catering facilitiesCrockery & cutleryProjector & blackout blindsTea & coffee facilities
*Final capacity depends on the layout and type of event.06 / GET INVOLVED
Be part of what
happens next.
Wheatley House exists because people cared enough to protect it. You can be part of its future, whether by joining an activity, sharing a skill or helping us reach more people.
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Come along
Discover activities, meet people and make Wheatley House part of your local life.
Explore activities →02Lend a hand
Talk to us about volunteering your time or sharing practical experience.
Get involved →03Share an idea
Have a plan for a group, workshop or community activity? We'd like to hear it.
Contact us →07 / GOOD TO KNOW
A few questions
before you visit?
Whether you're looking for a social activity or planning an event, a quick conversation can help you make the right arrangements.
Ask us a questionWho can get involved?
We welcome people from Wheatley Hill and the surrounding area, including residents, families, guests and community groups. Individual activities may have their own arrangements.
Do I need to book before attending?
It depends on the activity. Please contact us to ask about dates, times and whether advance arrangements are needed.
Can I hire Wheatley House?
Yes, our facilities are available for suitable meetings, celebrations and community functions. Contact us for availability, charges and booking arrangements.
Where should I go for an activity?
Our registered charity address is 2 Byron Street, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3LD. Please confirm the location of your specific activity or visit with us before travelling.
08 / LET'S CONNECT
There’s a place for you
in our community.
Have a question, a date in mind or an idea to share? Get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.