Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW
Tel: +44 0191 373 8500
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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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
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor

- Excellent133
- Very Good38
- Average7
- Poor0
- Terrible5
Recent Reviews:
- Gary MLondon, United KingdomVisit to Ushaw HouseTuesday, 24th October 2023Very 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
- Member234HalloweenSunday, 29th October 2023I’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
- joannesB3218EIDoncaster, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful well worth 3 miles from DurhamSunday, 5th November 2023What 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
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) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
* Ushaw Café, open 11am - 3pm
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.