Pre-Visit Information

Our Main House, Chapels and Exhibitions is currently open:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm
We operating a one-way visitor route
To control numbers, and for safety reasons a time slot must be pre-booked:
Last admittance 1 hour before closing - Please book your timeslot!
Payment for admission, or pass authorisation will be taken on entry
The Refectory Tearooms will not be opening initially, our cafe offer will remain al-fresco at the Bounds Cafe

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is an independent charity set in a majestic estate of 500 acres, hidden for 200 years in the heart of the Durham countryside. A unique heritage and visitor attraction, our glorious Georgian and Victorian Gothic architecture and stunning grounds make Ushaw the perfect place for families to explore and enjoy throughout the seasons.

Ushaw’s roots lie in the political and religious unrest of the Reformation - established as a Catholic seminary in the nineteenth century, with origins dating back over 450 years to Douai in France.

Now a successful heritage and cultural tourist attraction, Ushaw is also a popular conference and hospitality venue, and is open for all. Visit us and soak up the atmosphere of the amazing nineteenth-century chapels; view the stunning reception rooms; enjoy the latest art exhibitions; relax at a live music event, or enjoy lunch in our tearoom.