A rural adventure centre could be turned into a new wedding venue subject to planning permission.
Kingsway Adventure Centre at Middleton-in-Teesdale has been bought by developers in the hope it can be turned into a new state-of-the-art events space.
An initial change of use application has been submitted to Durham County Council.
Kath Dowle, the applicant, said the building needs significant financial investment to maintain its condition. The former Victorian School, built in the 1860s, is only occasionally now used as a residential activities centre by schools and youth groups.