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23 things to look forward to in 2023
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
From
£5.00
Woodland Road
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW
Tel: +44 0191 334 5119
Tel: +44 0191 373 8500
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket 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
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent111
- Very Good35
- Average6
- Poor0
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- tonygP3805CCTrip Type:CouplesWorth the visit when you’re round Durham.
Friday, 7th October 2022Had a wonderful visit. They have a great tour or you can wonder yourself. The grounds were wonderful to stroll around and spend the day. We had a nice snack in the cafe. They had a couple of... Read full review - jenedc2016Santa Rosa, CaliforniaTrip Type:CouplesInteresting and Lovely Complex and Grounds
Saturday, 8th October 2022Ushaw Historic House is actually a former Catholic seminary college. It includes a complex of buildings mostly dating to the early 19th-century end of the Georgian era, with others old and new and... Read full review - vennardmcTrip Type:FamilyLovely placeSunday, 13th November 2022This is an absolutely fabulous place, beautiful Pugin architecture, lots and lots to see, no unnecessary resrictions on access. My only negative is that the restaurant doesn't have vegan food... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
COVID-19 Response
- COVID-19 measures in place
- Outside seating
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
| Gardens, Grounds, Café, Bookshop & Gift Shop (Café closes at 3pm) (16 Jan 2023 - 20 Mar 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
| House, Chapels & Displays (21 Jan 2023 - 19 Mar 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
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.
Friday, 5th May 2023 - Sunday, 7th May 2023
Dominion Festival at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and GardensDominion Festival is a brand new 3-day festival showcasing metal, heavy metal and hard rock bands, set in the stunning surroundings of Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens. - more info
