Rent Local workspaces with
Expert Business Support
Flexible business space at the Durham Dales Centre and Rookhope Business Centre, backed by dedicated Business Durham support to help your business start, grow and thrive in County Durham.
Business Facilities & Support
The Durham Dales Centre offers flexible business facilities supported by expert guidance from Business Durham. Alongside well-equipped business units in a practical rural location, tenants benefit from access to professional business support, funding advice, and a county-wide network designed to help businesses operate confidently and plan for long-term success.
We offer a range of business units to let at the Durham Dales Centre, providing flexible, well-maintained space designed to support modern working needs in a rural yet well-connected location.
All units benefit from:
24-hour access
Alarm systems
On-site car parking
Disabled access
Broadband connectivity
BT telephone line
Business Support Through Business Durham
Having Business Durham as your landlord brings far more than just premises. Tenants benefit from access to a county-wide network of like-minded businesses, innovation support, and opportunities to build meaningful links with schools and the local community.
Business Durham is the business support service for Durham County Council, working to create more and better jobs and to build a strong, competitive economy across the county.
Meet Your Business Support Officers
Businesses based at the Durham Dales Centre and Rookhope Business Centre are supported locally by dedicated Business Durham officers. Chris Perry (Business Engagement and Account Manager), Craig Mayhew (Business Engagement Officer) and Gemma Stephenson (Business Engagement Officer) provide hands-on, practical support to tenants. They work closely with businesses to understand their goals, signpost relevant funding and support, and help them connect with the wider Business Durham network, ensuring businesses in Weardale have the guidance they need to grow and succeed.
Chris Perry
Business Engagement and Account Manager (South West)
Craig Mayhew
Business Engagement Officer (South West)
Gemma Stephenson
Business Engagement Officer (Tourism)
Hear What Our Visitors Say
John T
Made to feel welcome here. Worth a visit if in the area.
Eddie730
Exceptionally friendly staff make your visit worthwhile.
Christine4521
The staff were lovely, very friendly, and it was a great stop for us - we will definitely return.
Cam
I can recommend this place to everyone . Well done Dales Centre.
Penny H
The facilities are warm, welcoming and I don't think we could have found a better place for what turned into a two hour + visit! I highly recommend it.
Ann E
Good parking facilities, clean toilets, nice little gift shops with lots of local crafts and gifts. Well worth a visit.