TCR Hub – Page 3 of 10 – 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.

Cake Baking and Decorating Masterclass

Celebrate the Summer with a weekend of baking and decorating special cake based products. Led by our talented Cafe Manager and business owner Philippa Farrer, participants will be taught how to bake the perfect sponge, decorate cakes using a variety of special techniques and tackle intricate details for special occasion…

Opportunities sought for the older generation at The Hub

Teesdale Community Resources is interested in hearing from groups or leaders who are looking to deliver sessions for the older generation of Teesdale. We have seen the room hire element of our venue grow over the past year, and nearly all evenings are now booked during term time. We are…

Harambee Pasadia – Afro-Fusion Festival

A Celebration of Multi Cultural Music. I was lucky to enjoy the most amazing sneak preview of the opening night of the Harambee Pasadia festival on Friday 26th May and all I can say is, people of Barnard Castle…get your tickets! With an wonderful line up of bands this event…

Veg out in Barny – Opening of the Peoples Garden

The Veg Out in Barny team who cultivate an area of the TCR Hub’s grounds for their community gardening project, proudly unveiled their new “Peoples Garden” on Friday 19th May. This year the Hub are hoping to work in partnership with the Veg Out project enabling more of the TCR Hub’s customers…

Volunteering opportunities for Teesdale Community Resources

Volunteering opportunities available at The TCR Hub

Teesdale Community Resources currently has volunteering opportunities available at The Hub. The centre is getting busier and we have lots more people working with us, both at the building and through other areas of our work such as the Community Transport scheme. We are looking for people to support two…

What’s On at the Hub this Easter?

We are delighted to announce that two “Love Science” workshops will run on Thursday 13th April. Please note these sessions were originally scheduled for the 12th of April. The workshops promise to be great fun whilst allowing children to learn in a practical, hands-on way. They come highly recommended: ‘Fantastic! The…

Spring Into the Hub for Accommodation & Activities

Friday saw us enjoy beautiful spring sunshine at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. A group of visiting students enjoyed the excellent facilities: canoeing; making and recording music in the studio; and testing themselves on the high ropes. Indoors the accommodation was being made ready for visitors over the weekend…

Take The Survey and Give Us Your Opinion

We are in the throws of planning our next 12 months here at The Hub. Can you spare a couple of minutes to support us by filling in a short survey? Please help us shape our services to best support YOU – both local people and those who visit us…

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?