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Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

From £30.00

Woodland Road
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW

Tel: 0191 373 8500

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About

Just 4 miles from the picturesque heart of the city of Durham, Ushaw is an ideal location for your corporate event, with up-to-date conference and presentation facilities for 1 - 256 people, easy access to the A1, and free on-site parking.

Take time during your day to explore our amazing Historic House, Chapels & Gardens - this is a complementary addition to your visit.

Commercial workspaces and studios are also available for long-term rental - an ideal location to run your business from.

About Ushaw

Ushaw is an architecturally significant Historic House and Chapels sited in acres of gardens and parkland. Formerly a Catholic Seminary with a long and interesting history, now a successful tourism venue for Arts and Culture with an extensive programme of indoor and outdoor events and exhibitions.

Capacity

Exhibition Hall Theatre
Unit	Capacity
Conference Theatre	256

Parlour
Unit	Capacity
Conference Banqueting	40

Pontop Room (Creative Arts Space)
Unit	Capacity
Conference U-Shape	10

Refectory
Unit	Capacity
Conference Banqueting	160

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Facilities

Accessibility

Access Statement - https://ushaw.org/plan-your-visit/#accessibility
Accommodation available for visitors with disabilities
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Guide Dogs Permitted
Handrail by steps
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access

Catering

Café
Catering service
On-Site café/restaurant
Refreshments
Special dietary requirements catered for

Parking & Transport

Bike Racks / Storage
Bus Route
Car parking
Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
Coach parking
Parking (free)

Provider Facilities

Accommodation on site
Booking required
Conference facilities
Wi-Fi Available

Venue Facilities

Breakout Rooms
Flipcharts
Refreshments
Stationery

Access Information

Opening Times

2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 23 Dec 2026)

2027 (2 Jan 2027 - 23 Dec 2027)

* Conference rooms available from 8am - 6pm
Visitor opening hours 10am - 4pm
24hr access for residentials

Map & Directions

Map Link

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