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Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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Woodland Road
Durham
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DH7 9RH

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**Following latest government guidelines, our Main House, Chapels and indoor Exhibitions are currently closed:  .  Our Gardens, Grounds & outdoor exhibitions are open daily 11am-3pm.  The Bounds Cafe is open for alfresco refreshments & snacks daily 11am-3pm.  Parking charges apply - please see admission page for more information**

 

Ushaw was founded over 200 years ago to educate students for the Catholic priesthood, the vast estate contains buildings designed by Augustus Pugin and his followers, and is one of the most important examples of Victorian Gothic architecture in the North East.

Situated in acres of gardens; parkland and woodland which provides an amazing array of outdoor spaces for families to enjoy. Conveniently located, just 4 miles from Durham City, Ushaw offers an array of room options for conference and meetings, as well as bed and breakfast accommodation.

Our Gift Shop stocks a wide range of gifts; Divines Tearoom offers a large selection of food and beverages (dietary requirements can be catered for). Visit our beautiful Chapels and performance spaces for an exciting and varied programme of music; lectures; plays; exhibitions and services. 

For directions (PLEASE USE - SAT NAV DH7 7DW)

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Annual Pass£15.00 per ticket type
Adult Pass£7.00 per person per day
Child (Under 16)£4.00 per person per day
Child Annual Pass£6.00 per ticket type
Family (2+2) Annual Pass£25.00 per ticket type

Family (2+2) £25 includes unlimited entry to the buildings and gardens; free car parking for 12 months
Car Parking: £3 per day (charged without an annual pass)

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  • JillThompson02
    Barnsley, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    A brilliant find
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 27th February 2020
    Went to choose some shoes from Hand dyed shoe company who rent a office in the building so this place completed our day . What a wonderful place and a pleasant surprise when we were not expecting... Read full review
  • Judith B
    Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
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    Day out
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 6th July 2020
    We knew we wouldn’t be able to get into the college but the gardens were lovely to walk around .Such a peaceful place. Been before and the history of the place is amazing. Well worth a visit . Read full review
  • JoJu142017
    Fascinating
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 13th October 2020
    Love the history of this place got to chat to a gardener and a warden really good place to visit when the rhododendrons Read full review
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Opening Times

2019/20 (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021)
DayTimes
Wednesday - Saturday11:00 - 16:00
SundayClosed

* Mondays to Saturday : 11:00 - 16:00, last entry 15:00. Hot food served in cafe until 14:00. Ushaw has ample space across several different car parks. Parking is free.
Level access can be found at the rear of the building, with disability access throughout our chapels and exhibitions.

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ushawcollege

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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 College is signposted here, 2 1/2 miles).

From the North, leave the A1(M) at junction63, 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 College is signposted (2 1/2 miles).

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