Walk and Talk at Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Durham is the perfect spot for integrating Walk and Talk sessions into meetings. Refresh and re-energise your delegates with a tour of our beautiful city.

Integrating Walk and Talk sessions is a fantastic way to boost delegate engagement and mental clarity. In a city as compact and beautiful as Durham, you don’t need a shuttle bus to find inspiration, it’s right outside our front door.

Fresh air for fresh ideas

Ditch the fluorescent lights for 30 minutes and take your brainstorming on the move.

Transitioning from the traditional meeting room to a Walk and Talk session offers a refreshing alternative for professional discussions.

By moving these conversations outdoors, you naturally improve well-being and boost creative output, encouraging a more authentic style of communication among colleagues.

This approach is particularly effective for one-on-one sessions or small breakout groups, where the change of scenery helps to break down formal barriers and spark new ideas.

Increase your creative with our riverside location offering three distinct routes tailored for busy schedules.

The Riverside Loop. The quick refresh.

20 minutes

Perfect for a mid-morning break. Stepping directly out of the hotel, your delegates can follow the flat, paved path along the River Wear. With the sound of the water and the sight of local rowing crews, it’s the ideal setting to break between intense strategy sessions.

The Peninsula Heritage Trail. The creative spark.

40 minutes

For longer breakout sessions, head toward the city centre. This route takes delegates across Framwellgate Bridge and around the historic peninsula. Walking beneath the towering Cathedral and Castle – a dramatic, awe-inspiring backdrop that encourages big picture thinking.

The Wharton Park Ascent. The peak perspective.

30 minutes

A short walk from the hotel leads to Wharton Park. The climb is rewarded with the most famous panoramic view of Durham’s skyline. It’s the perfect spot for teams to literally gain a new perspective on a project before heading back to the boardroom.

Why Walk and Talk works

The beauty of the Walk and Talk concept lies in how it seamlessly enhances the conference or meeting experience. By breaking the feeling of a traditional meeting, these sessions significantly boost delegate mental health and physical wellness.

Without the physical barrier of a boardroom table, conversation becomes more fluid and open, allowing for a level of natural networking that is rarely achieved indoors.

Grab and go one of our freshly made coffees or energy boosting smoothies, and head out. Whether it’s an alternative to a traditional meeting or a break in a long day of conference sessions, we can provide the location and the fuel you need.

Guided Walks

Looking for a guided walk or something tailored to you? We work with Walkabout Durham, a specialist local guide with interesting and informative guided walks in Durham and the wider North East.