Plan Your Visit - Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
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Plan Your Visit - Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Your visit
to Ushaw
Opening Times
Admission
Digital Guide
Accessibility
Getting Here
Ushaw-in good times
At a Glance
Open Hours
House, Chapels, Gardens
& Exhibitions
daily, 10am–4pm
Ushaw Caf
é
daily, 10am–3:30pm
Address
Ushaw Historic House Chapels & Gardens
near Durham City
DH7 7DW
Tickets
Visit for the day, book an event, or explore our great-value memberships for unlimited entry to Ushaw.
Book Now
Opening Hours
House, Chapels, Gardens & Exhibitions
Daily,
10am – 4pm
Ushaw Café
Daily,
10am – 3:30pm
Admission Prices
Day
Pass
Ideal for those who wish to experience Ushaw for a single visit, with access to the house, chapels, gardens and exhibitions.
Adult
£14
£12 online pre-booked price
Child
£8
£7 online pre-booked price
Under 5
Free
Annual Membership
Unlimited access to our house, chapels, gardens, and exhibitions. Plus, free fast-track entry to exciting events throughout the year.
Adult
£28
Child
£18
Aged 5–18
Family
£57
2 adults + children
50% off annual membership if you have a DH7 postcode
Friends Membership
Friends play a vital role in supporting the preservation and development of Ushaw’s heritage and receive additional benefits as a thank you for their generosity.
Individual
£56
£4.50 month | £50 annual direct debit
Joint
£99
£8 month | £93 annual direct debit
Individual + Guest
£125
£10 month | £115 annual direct debit
Explore our
Digital Guide
Learn about our rich history and heritage, listen to audio commentary by our team, and much more.
Discover
Family Friendly Interactive Trail
Uncover some of Ushaw’s greatest artefacts and discover more about Ushaw’s history.
Find out more
Group Visits
Save 10% on our Day Pass for pre-booked groups of 15 or more, plus a complimentary driver ticket per coach or minibus.
Take a tour of Ushaw with one of our expert guides and discover our rich history. Public tours take place Thursday-Sunday and are available to book online
here
. We can also offer private bespoke tours any day of the week.
Our Café offers a simple but tasty selection of food and drink. For larger groups it is advisable that you make the most of our pre-order menu, benefitting from reserved seating in one of our historic rooms or cafe and avoiding queues.
To benefit from this offer, please contact
[email protected]
to plan your group visit.
Dogs at Ushaw
Ushaw allows well-behaved dogs inside the Main House.
Discover
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 Entrance provides accessible access to all our buildings including our Chapels, Café, Theatre and Exhibition spaces.
Accessible parking is available by the East Entrance.
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.
Accessibility Guide
Full-size site plan
Getting Here
Address
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Woodland Road
Durham
DH7 7DW
For SatNav’s
Ushaw is a large estate, and using postcodes DH7 7DW or DH7 9RH may not take you directly to our main entrance.
For the most accurate directions, we recommend using What3Words: ///nowadays.huddled.typified
Directions
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy 25% off day entry. Plan your journey by visiting
Good Journey
From the North
Leave the A1(M) at junction 63, Chester-Le-Street. Continue south on the A167 until you reach Crossgate Moor on the outskirts of Durham. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights just past the pedestrian footbridge. Ushaw is signposted from here
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.
By Train
Ushaw is 10 minutes by taxi from Durham Rail Station.
Public Transport
From Durham City bus station:
The Gateshead Central Taxis
Number 52
takes you direct to Ushaw’s main visitor entrance. It runs a limited timetable every 2.5hrs Monday to Saturday, daytime only with no service from early evening, or on a sunday at anytime.
The Arriva
Number 48
stops at Bearpark (Aged Miners Homes) it’s then a 15-20 minute walk to Ushaw.
F.A.Q's
Most frequent questions and answers
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Smoking at Ushaw
Ushaw is a public visitor attraction and
smoking isn’t permitted inside our buildings
.
You’re welcome to smoke outside in our grounds, please dispose of cigarette butts in bins provided.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about your visit to Ushaw please email us or give us a call
[email protected]
A member of the team will respond to you as soon as possible
0191 373 8500
available from 10:00 – 15:30
Plan Your Visit
What’s On at Ushaw
Privacy Policy
Plan Your Visit
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Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Woodland Road, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7DW
Registered Charity Number 527408.
Website hosted by
Krystal
.
Discover
About Ushaw
House & Chapels
Park & Gardens
History
Collections
Faith & Spirituality
What’s On
Events
Exhibitions
Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
Group Visits
School Visits
FAQs
Stay With Us
More
News
Venue Hire
Get Involved
Sponsors & Partners
Recruitment
Sustainability
Tickets
Subscribe to our mailing list
Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
Admission
Group Visits
School Visits
FAQs
Your visit
to Ushaw
Opening Times
Admission
Digital Guide
Accessibility
Getting Here
Ushaw-in good times
At a Glance
Open Hours
House, Chapels, Gardens
& Exhibitions
daily, 10am–4pm
Ushaw Caf
é
daily, 10am–3:30pm
Address
Ushaw Historic House Chapels & Gardens
near Durham City
DH7 7DW
Tickets
Visit for the day, book an event, or explore our great-value memberships for unlimited entry to Ushaw.
Book Now
Opening Hours
House, Chapels, Gardens & Exhibitions
Daily,
10am – 4pm
Ushaw Café
Daily,
10am – 3:30pm
Admission Prices
Day
Pass
Ideal for those who wish to experience Ushaw for a single visit, with access to the house, chapels, gardens and exhibitions.
Adult
£14
£12 online pre-booked price
Child
£8
£7 online pre-booked price
Under 5
Free
Annual Membership
Unlimited access to our house, chapels, gardens, and exhibitions. Plus, free fast-track entry to exciting events throughout the year.
Adult
£28
Child
£18
Aged 5–18
Family
£57
2 adults + children
50% off annual membership if you have a DH7 postcode
Friends Membership
Friends play a vital role in supporting the preservation and development of Ushaw’s heritage and receive additional benefits as a thank you for their generosity.
Individual
£56
£4.50 month | £50 annual direct debit
Joint
£99
£8 month | £93 annual direct debit
Individual + Guest
£125
£10 month | £115 annual direct debit
Explore our
Digital Guide
Learn about our rich history and heritage, listen to audio commentary by our team, and much more.
Discover
Family Friendly Interactive Trail
Uncover some of Ushaw’s greatest artefacts and discover more about Ushaw’s history.
Find out more
Group Visits
Save 10% on our Day Pass for pre-booked groups of 15 or more, plus a complimentary driver ticket per coach or minibus.
Take a tour of Ushaw with one of our expert guides and discover our rich history. Public tours take place Thursday-Sunday and are available to book online
here
. We can also offer private bespoke tours any day of the week.
Our Café offers a simple but tasty selection of food and drink. For larger groups it is advisable that you make the most of our pre-order menu, benefitting from reserved seating in one of our historic rooms or cafe and avoiding queues.
To benefit from this offer, please contact
[email protected]
to plan your group visit.
Dogs at Ushaw
Ushaw allows well-behaved dogs inside the Main House.
Discover
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 Entrance provides accessible access to all our buildings including our Chapels, Café, Theatre and Exhibition spaces.
Accessible parking is available by the East Entrance.
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.
Accessibility Guide
Full-size site plan
Getting Here
Address
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Woodland Road
Durham
DH7 7DW
For SatNav’s
Ushaw is a large estate, and using postcodes DH7 7DW or DH7 9RH may not take you directly to our main entrance.
For the most accurate directions, we recommend using What3Words: ///nowadays.huddled.typified
Directions
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy 25% off day entry. Plan your journey by visiting
Good Journey
From the North
Leave the A1(M) at junction 63, Chester-Le-Street. Continue south on the A167 until you reach Crossgate Moor on the outskirts of Durham. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights just past the pedestrian footbridge. Ushaw is signposted from here
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.
By Train
Ushaw is 10 minutes by taxi from Durham Rail Station.
Public Transport
From Durham City bus station:
The Gateshead Central Taxis
Number 52
takes you direct to Ushaw’s main visitor entrance. It runs a limited timetable every 2.5hrs Monday to Saturday, daytime only with no service from early evening, or on a sunday at anytime.
The Arriva
Number 48
stops at Bearpark (Aged Miners Homes) it’s then a 15-20 minute walk to Ushaw.
F.A.Q's
Most frequent questions and answers
Can I edit the files?
I am item content. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Is it layered?
I am item content. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
How can I edit the masks?
I am item content. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
What do I need to open the files?
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Smoking at Ushaw
Ushaw is a public visitor attraction and
smoking isn’t permitted inside our buildings
.
You’re welcome to smoke outside in our grounds, please dispose of cigarette butts in bins provided.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about your visit to Ushaw please email us or give us a call
[email protected]
A member of the team will respond to you as soon as possible
0191 373 8500
available from 10:00 – 15:30
Plan Your Visit
What’s On at Ushaw
Privacy Policy
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
What’s On at Ushaw
News
Privacy Policy
Join Our Mailing List
Threads
X-twitter
Tiktok
Youtube
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Woodland Road, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7DW
Registered Charity Number 527408.
Website hosted by
Krystal
.
Discover
About Ushaw
House & Chapels
Park & Gardens
History
Collections
Faith & Spirituality
What’s On
Events
Exhibitions
Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
Group Visits
School Visits
FAQs
Stay With Us
More
News
Venue Hire
Get Involved
Sponsors & Partners
Recruitment
Sustainability
Tickets
Subscribe to our mailing list
Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
Admission
Group Visits
School Visits
FAQs