Your visit
to Ushaw

Opening Times
Admission
Digital Guide
Accessibility
Getting Here

Ushaw-in good times

At a Glance

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.

Family Friendly Interactive Trail

Uncover some of Ushaw’s greatest artefacts and discover more about Ushaw’s history.

Group Visits

Groups of 15 or more can enjoy 10% off standard day entry when booked in advance.

We also offer a range of complimentary benefits for group visits, including:*

Coach parking
Admission for the coach driver
Lunch for the coach driver
Familiarisation visits for group organiser(s)

To benefit from this offer, please email us at [email protected]

Dogs at Ushaw

Ushaw allows well-behaved dogs inside the Main House.

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.

New Durham Explorer bus

A brand-new summer bus service is making it easier than ever to explore Durham’s top attractions including Ushaw.

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.

From 23 May to 31 August 2026, the Durham Explorer 874 buses will operate on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holiday bus services offer an affordable and convenient way to Ushaw.