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Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

From £5.00
Woodland Road
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW

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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 

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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

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction
VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards

  • Visit EnglandVAQAS VAQAS 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorthern Saints Trails Passport Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021

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    Recent Reviews:

    • tonygP3805CC
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Worth the visit when you’re round Durham.
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 7th October 2022
      Had 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
    • jenedc2016
      Santa Rosa, California
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Interesting and Lovely Complex and Grounds
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 8th October 2022
      Ushaw 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
    • vennardmc
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Lovely place
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 13th November 2022
      This 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
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    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)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00
    House, Chapels & Displays (21 Jan 2023 - 19 Mar 2023)
    DayTimes
    Monday - FridayClosed
    Saturday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00
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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.

    Friday, 5th May 2023 - Sunday, 7th May 2023

    Dominion Festival 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. 
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