TCR Hub – A unique facility in the heart of rural Teesdale

Welcome to the TCR Hub

The Hub is the hidden gem in the Teesdale town of Barnard Castle. A community centre offering a unique range of facilities, rooms for hire, party and event planning, transport and accommodation. We have a purpose built lake used for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Our high ropes comprises 6 elements which challenge both physically and mentally. Within our beautiful grounds the "Veg out in Barny" project is housed.

What We Do

Calling all Teachers

We offer spaces to accommodate your off-site lessons. Whatever you have in mind: indoor, outdoor, or a combination. Call us to facilitate your lesson and your students.

Children's Parties

We are the top venue in Barnard Castle and Teesdale for children's parties. Choose from a huge variety of activities and let us take the work out of your party. Leaving you to relax and enjoy it.

Planning a Stag or Hen Party?

We will create your fabulous, fun-filled weekend. With a huge range of activities from the wild and adventurous to the chilled and relaxing. Read on...let us do the work; you just bring your friends!

Music at the Hub

Music is an integral part of life at the Hub. Lessons, recording and practice spaces, choirs, hiring of instruments, music grades and exams, festivals, gigs...we believe music = life. Phone Katie on 01833 690150.

Volunteers

We are a charity and rely on the hard work of volunteers for many of the jobs which need doing in order our wonderful centre continues. We need people with a fun attitude who have an enthusiasm for working in a vibrant community centre. Can you help? We truly appreciate it.

Hub Kitchen

Our cafe is open every day serving a range of delicious freshly cooked snacks, light meals, sweet treats and not forgetting the all important cake. Please mention to Phil, our chef, any dietary requests. Then relax on our comfortable sofas and enjoy!

Indoors at the TCR Hub

Our music studio offers high level recording facilities, rehearsal spaces and a variety of tuition packages. We have a dance studio and a theatre which are regularly used for parties, classes, musical and theatre events. From the light airy space of our atrium stretching towards the lake and outside area, visit our cafe and enjoy something light and delicious.

Whats On Activities at the TCR Hub

We hope that you like our new Whats On Activities Guide, which is being distributed across the dale right now. We have listened to our customers and produced a flyer that shows our regular term time activities. It also features our Spring Open Hours and contact details for activity leaders.…

20% off for GSK employees!

We recently met with GSK, one of the major employers in Barnard Castle and agreed a deal whereby employees of the Barnard Castle site can receive 20% discount off some of our most popular activities. The deal includes 20% off a Bouncy Castle party normally priced at £60 for two…

Children’s cookery courses continue

Since we welcomed our fabulous Kitchen Manager, Phill onto the team, we have been holding some fantastic cookery courses especially for children here at The Hub. Thanks to the success of both the summer school and also some half term events, Phill has decided to offer further courses here at…

Green Christmas

Sunday 10th December was the first Green Christmas event held at The Hub. The celebration was an alternative approach to Christmas and offered a more environmentally friendly take on all things festive. The event was overseen by Green Santa – a more traditional Christmas figure – who was on hand…

Christmas celebrations at The Hub

On Saturday 9th December we welcomed Santa Claus into The Hub! Santa was on hand throughout our annual Christmas event, meeting children and their families in his Grotto. It was a fantastic event and we had more than 45 children visiting Santa across the day. Each child received a small…

Pamper Party

Come to the Hub for some pre-Christmas rest and relaxation. Enjoy an afternoon of being preened and pampered whilst enjoying a little shopping and Prosecco! What could be nicer? No need to book. Just pop along.

Half Term at the Hub

Come on Down! We are offering a fabulous variety of activities and events at the TCR Hub throughout half-term. Each day sees a range of fun, exciting things for children and young people. If it all sounds simply too exhausting, pop down for a coffee and a slice of Phil’s…

Tinkerbell has a Ball at the Hub

We were very proud to host the first ever Tinkerbell Ball on Saturday 14th October. The ball was held in memory of Cara Firmin, a young person who was integral in the design and planning of the Hub building. Cara was a great believer in supporting her community through youth…

Travel & Stay

Teesdale Community Resources (TCR) has provided community transport since 1978 and we now have 3 minibuses for this purpose. Our bedrooms provide reasonably priced, modern and comfortable accommodation for up to 33 people. The centre is fully accessible throughout and has a bathroom suitable for wheelchair users.

A unique facility for the whole community

A Unique Facility for the Whole Community

Music & Festival Venue

Rest & Relax

Planning a Party?