National campaign encourages holidaymakers to make Durham their Next Stop
Partners get on board with latest national marketing campaign, left to right: Pam Porter Locomotion Museum, Richard Kaye Dalton Park, Duncan Peake Chair Visit County Durham, Matt McWhinnie Dalton Park, Sanjay Gidda Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Sally Pearson The Bowes Museum, Dennis Wood The Auckland Project, Rhiannon Hiles Beamish Museum.
Ushaw to Host First Ever UK Showing of Gothic Japanese Fairytales Exhibition, Kwaidan
This Autumn at Ushaw, we will open our doors to a world of eerie elegance with Kwaidan — the first ever UK showing of a stunning touring exhibition of gothic Japanese fairytales, inspired by Lafcadio Hearn’s legendary book of ghost stories. The intriguing exhibition features prints from 40 contemporary artists, each interpreting these ghostly tales […]
Grace, Piety and Memory: The Material Culture of British Catholics 1534–1850
Since 2023, a British Art Network-funded project has been exploring the rich material culture of British Catholics between 1534 and 1850. Through dedicated research and a series of public events, the project has uncovered stories and artefacts that shed light on Catholic life and heritage during this period. A downloadable booklet summarising the findings is […]
REVEALING a special artwork to go on show this August!
Artist Betty Barnet Brown, trained in Fine Art at Chelsea and Camberwell, will display 11 large-scale textile works across the grand façade of Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens in REVEAL, a spectacular installation lasting just one day. The pieces are on an immersive scale, the largest one measuring 6m x 4m. The work is […]
Come to Ushaw this World Friendship Day: Weds 30 July
This World Friendship Day (Wednesday 30 July), we’re celebrating the special people who make life brighter – our friends! 🙌 As a thank you to our valued Friends and Annual Members, we’re inviting you to bring a friend along to Ushaw, free of charge, for one day only. Enjoy a day exploring our beautiful grounds, […]
Step Into The Wonderful World of Ladybird Books at Ushaw, this Summer!
Families and fans of classic children’s literature are invited to journey back in time this summer, as The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists comes to Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, opening Saturday 28 June. The project, undertaken by Northern Construction Solutions, includes structural reinforcements to the gallery walls, the installation of new […]
Library Conservation Underway at Ushaw
This year, we were delighted to receive funding from MD North to support vital conservation work in our historic library. With their help, we welcomed conservator Gloria Conti, who has been leading the effort to clean and preserve part of the collection. Working alongside our dedicated volunteers, Gloria has been using specialist equipment to carefully […]
Willow Harvesting Due to Commence at Ushaw Estate
As part of the ongoing land management of the Ushaw Estate, the harvesting of our willow crop is set to begin shortly. This agricultural process takes place every three years and is carried out by industry leaders Holmen Iggesund. This year’s (and previous years) harvest was delayed due to exceptionally wet soil conditions, however, following […]
Securing Culture: Ushaw’s William Allen Gallery Undergoes Major Improvements
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is pleased to announce that significant renovation work is currently underway in the William Allen Gallery to enhance visitor experience, improve security, and provide better environmental conditions for artwork display. The project, undertaken by Northern Construction Solutions, includes structural reinforcements to the gallery walls, the installation of new secure […]
Ushaw Historic House Announces the Winning Name of Its New Community Woodland
After planting an incredible 20,000+ trees last year, Ushaw invited the public to help shape its legacy by suggesting a name for the woodland via social media. The competition saw fantastic engagement, but one name stood out among the rest: Avery Wood, submitted by Maria Wheeler. Maria’s suggestion was inspired by a deep family connection […]
