Colleges and Common Rooms

You all asked for it... For the first time since 2023, Midsummer Ball is being held out of college!!

Being held at the superb Hardwick Hall Hotel, expect a magical night at the 2026 'Crystal Ball', with a three-course meal, live music, entertainment and fairground rides all included at Hardwick, before returning to Durham for the traditional sunrise on Observatory Hill and survivors breakfast at 5am.

Your ticket includes return coach travel to the venue, so no need to worry about transport. Buses will be leaving, once full, from 11:30pm on the night for anyone who doesn't wish to stay for the full evening's entertainment.

Anyone in receipt of the Durham Undergraduate Bursary is reminded that they are eligible for the JCR's discount scheme to this event - you will have received all information in an email from the Vice Principal.

Menu:

Starter:

Truffle infused Duck & Liver Parfait House Chutney, Toast Croutes (gf.)

Sun Blushed Tomato & Blue Cheese Tart Served with dressed Pea Shoots & Beetroot Glaze (v. ve. gf. Df)

Main:

Roast Chicken Breast wrapped in Pancetta with a Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Jus (gf.df.)

– note Halal without Pancetta

Thai Green Curry with Fragrant Jasmine Rice (v. ve. gf. Df.)

Dessert:

Sticky Toffee Pudding served with Butterscotch Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream (v. ve. gf. Df.)