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Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

From £5.00
Woodland Road
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW

Tel: +44 0191 373 8500

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About

Ushaw is a place where wonder, curiosity and amazement collide.

Our arts, heritage and events venue is waiting for you to escape the everyday, stop the world for a while and be surprised. 

Tucked away in beautiful open countryside near Durham City, Ushaw's Historic House, Chapels & Gardens are open to all. Young or old, each corner of Ushaw is a curiosity, waiting to wow.

Lose yourself in our grounds, be amazed by beautiful buildings and marvel at centuries of art, history and heritage. Explore woodland trails and rolling fields, where you'll discover eclectic artworks, majestic carved creatures and pockets of quiet contemplation. 

Our Historic House is beautiful. Plenty call it breath-taking. It was shaped in the mind of Augustus Pugin - architect for the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. 

We want you to Ushaw-in unforgettable experiences, with family, friends, work mates, a furry companion - yup our gardens and grounds are dog friendly - or content in blissful solitude. 

Our packed calendar of events is a great reason to keep dropping by. From classic car shows to live music, family fun, treasure trails and crafts, theatre, dance, meditation and wellness; there's always something to capture your imagination at Ushaw. 

If we've left you wanting more, it's easy to keep the magic alive with our Annual Membership which includes unlimited visits, free entry to our 'Sounds on the Bounds' live music events and much more. 

We are open, affordable and here for everyone. 

Our mission is to provide an experience beyond belief, to amaze and entertain you all - from family fun seekers to doting dog walkers and fine art lovers. 

Ushaw in good times - plan your visit today 

**Accessibility: It is important to us that our House and Gardens can be enjoyed by everyone. Our Ornamental Gardens have pathways that are suitable for wheelchairs and other walking aides.

The East Wing entrance provides accessible access to all our buildings including our Chapels, Café, Theatre and Exhibition spaces. 

Accessible parking is available by the East Wing. Please call at the Visitor Centre car park and our staff will give you access to the route and alert colleagues in the main house to your arrival. **

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Annual Pass£19.00 per ticket type
Adult Day Pass£8.00 per ticket type
Child Annual Pass (5-18 years)£12.50 per ticket type
Child Day Pass (5-18 years)£5.00 per ticket type
Family Annual Pass (2 adults + children)£39.00 per ticket type
Local Adult Annual Pass£9.50 per ticket type
Local Family Annual Pass (2 adults + children)£19.50 per ticket type

Under 5s - Free. Annual Membership: 12 months pass for Main House & Chapels; Gardens & Parkland; Parking; Outdoor Music Programme; Special Offers.
Local Annual Membership refers to postcodes DH7 9/ DH7 7

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Awards

  • Visit EnglandVAQAS VAQAS 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorthern Saints Trails Passport Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Gary M
      London, United Kingdom
      Visit to Ushaw House
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 24th October 2023
      Very interesting house and history which I had no previous knowledge of. The chapels are particularly stunning. Cafeteria provides good food and drink Read full review
    • Member234
      Halloween
      1 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 29th October 2023
      I’m sorry to write this poor review as we have enjoyed previous trips to Ushaw, however, the Halloween Scary Fairy Tales event was terrible! I appreciate that the ‘characters’ were from their amateur... Read full review
    • joannesB3218EI
      Doncaster, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Beautiful well worth 3 miles from Durham
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 5th November 2023
      What a beautiful place. So glad we drove the 3 miles from Durham to see it. I wish we could have visits the services. It’s cold inside but this is the best chapel and church I have seen in the uk Read full review
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    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

    House, Chapels & Gardens (1 Apr 2023 - 22 Dec 2023)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00
    2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00

    * Ushaw Café, open 11am - 3pm
    Check website for Christmas and New Year opening times.

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    Map & Directions

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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 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.

    Hexham AbbeyThe 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.

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