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Station to Celebration: Durham’s Summer of Steam and Stories
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Woodland Road
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW
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
- Excellent161
- Very Good41
- Average14
- Poor3
- Terrible7
Recent Reviews:
- Byre HUshaw - Know what your booking
Sunday, 22nd June 2025Attended a wedding reception. Rooms like doormatory style & warm / stuffy - no fan nit able to open window. This it turns out is run by limited staff as a charity & their time i& duties are vast... Read full review - stephen rBirmingham, United KingdomHidden Gem
Monday, 28th July 2025Stayed overnight in the B and B, big room, bit basic but Very clean and comfortable. Staff were excellent and friendly, nice bar to relax in at night set in a fantastic building. Free access to the... Read full review - kuu2016Canberra, AustraliaDreadful, avoid staying here. The photos do not reflect what you will find there.
Saturday, 9th August 2025We booked in Friday 8th August for a 4 day stay. Got shown up to a double room, which was more like a military bunk. Room tiny with bed pushed against the wall. I can see why there’s no tvs as the... 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.
