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Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW
Tel: +44 0191 373 8500
Book Tickets
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Day Pass (£12 online pre-booked price) | £14.00 per ticket type |
| Adult Membership | £28.00 per ticket type |
| Child Day Pass (aged 5–18) (£7 online pre-booked price) | £8.00 per ticket type |
| Child Membership (aged 5–18) | £18.00 per ticket type |
| Child under 5 yrs | Free |
| Family Membership (2 adults + children) | £57.00 per ticket type |
| Local Adult Membership | £14.00 per ticket type |
| Local Child Membership (5-18) | £9.00 per ticket type |
| Local Family Membership (2 adults + children) | £28.50 per ticket type |
Annual Membership: 12 months pass for Main House & Chapels; Gardens & Parkland; Parking; Special Events (Ushaw Classic Car Show, Specialist Plant & Garden Fair, Outdoor Music Programme; Special Offers.
Local Annual Membership refers to all DH7 postcodes.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent162
- Very Good42
- Average15
- Poor3
- Terrible7
Recent Reviews:
- Pixels78Understated hidden gem
Tuesday, 2nd September 2025We decided to visit this attraction on whim (a leaflet we picked up) as we wanted to fo something relaxing and not high energy. To be honest we didn't expect to spend much time there. We spent 4... Read full review - PeterDobbingBetter than a curate's egg
Friday, 5th September 2025Love this venue for reasons space doesn't permit me to elaborate. The residential rooms located deep in this erstwhile seminary are superb with all reasonable needs catered for. Just one gripe... Read full review - NKay84North East England, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyUshaw house and garden
Tuesday, 16th September 2025We had been wanting to visit here for a while but unfortunately it was a bit too expensive for us. We were excited to see it was open for free for heritage week so we jumped at the chance to... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - In outdoor areas on a lead
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Wi-fi available
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Ushaw Café, open 10am - 3.30pm
Check website for Christmas and New Year opening times.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the South, leave the A1(M) at junction 59, north of Darlington, and continue north on the A167 (for approximately 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 (Ushaw is signposted here, 2 1/2 miles).
From the North, leave the A1(M) at junction 63, Chester-Le-Street. Continue south on the A167 (for approximately 7 miles) until you reach Crossgate Moor in the outskirts of Durham. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights just past the pedestrian footbridge. Ushaw is signposted (2 1/2 miles).
For directions (PLEASE USE - SAT NAV DH7 7DW)
Public Transport Directions
Scarlett Band service 52: direct from Durham Bus Station to Ushaw driveway.
Highlights...
Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk, DurhamThis walk is currently closed for maintenance.
Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.
The Way of Light, HexhamWelcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught England’s leading ecclesiastics.
