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Welby's at Ushaw

Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW

Tel: 0191 373 8500

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About

Welby’s is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself. 

Offering our visitors a visually beautiful space to socialise and relax in with friends and family during their visit, grab a quick bite and refuel in our historic and atmospheric surroundings. After all of the rich culture you’ve discovered around our House and Chapels, it’s well deserved.

Guide Prices

Ushaw annual or day pass is required for entry to Welby's Café. Find out more here: ushaw.org/membership-plans/

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    Recent Reviews:

    • jenedc2016
      Santa Rosa, California
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Interesting and Lovely Complex and Grounds
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 8th October 2022
      Ushaw Historic House is actually a former Catholic seminary college. It includes a complex of buildings mostly dating to the early 19th-century end of the Georgian era, with others old and new and... Read full review
    • vennardmc
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Lovely place
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 13th November 2022
      This is an absolutely fabulous place, beautiful Pugin architecture, lots and lots to see, no unnecessary resrictions on access. My only negative is that the restaurant doesn't have vegan food... Read full review
    • MFC17
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      A hidden gem
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 17th March 2023
      We live locally and had not previously visited however we were very impressed by our recent experience. We were greeted by several volunteers who were all fabulous - so enthusiastic, friendly and... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Catering service
    • On-Site café/restaurant
    • Picnic Site
    • Serve afternoon tea
    • Serve lunch
    • Take away service

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)

    Parking & Transport

    • Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Provider Facilities

    • Conference facilities
    • Event Venue
    • Groups accepted
    • Private rooms
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In countryside
    • Indoor Attraction
    • Outdoor Attraction
    • Unique venue
    • Village Location

    Target Markets

    • Family Fun
    • Marketed Towards Families
    • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Guided Tours Available for Groups
    • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

    Travel & Trade

    • Wi-fi available

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    Welby's Café (16 Jan 2023 - 1 Apr 2023)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00

    * Winter opening hours:
    Gardens, Café, Bookshop & Gift Shop, open daily, 11am–4pm
    House, Chapels & Displays, open weekends, 11am–4pm

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    Road Directions

    From the South, leave the A1(M) at junction 59 north of Darlington and continue north on the A167 (for 14 miles) to the traffic lights at Neville’s Cross, on the outskirts of Durham City. Continue to the third set of traffic lights by Sainsbury’s Local and turn left. Signposts can direct you from there.

    From the North, leave the A1(M) at junction 63, Chester-Le-Street. Continue south on the A167 until you reach Crossgate Moor on the outskirts of Durham. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights just past the pedestrian footbridge. Ushaw is signposted here.

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