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Ushaw is a place where wonder, curiosity & 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.
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSummer Holidays at UshawDaily
We’re celebrating a special summer of stories at Ushaw! ...
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWLawn Games & ActivitiesDaily
Enjoy Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities! ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW150 Years of Wedding DressesDaily
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWExtinctionDaily
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSnapshotDaily
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWUshaw Through the Eye of a NeedleDaily
A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWForget Me Notes ChoirWeekly
Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWStop Motion AnimationRepeating Event
Join us for a super fun workshop where you will get to design, create and animate a summer themed story stop motion. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWHouse & Chapels TourRepeating Event
Come and discover Ushaw, enjoy stories of our rich history and heritage in a House & Chapels Tour! ...
St Cuthbert's Chapel
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWFriday MassRepeating Event
At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday. ...
Gardens & Grounds
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWUshaw Historic House parkrunRepeating Event
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Find out more at: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ushawhistorichouse/ ...
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWTreasures of Ushaw: A Library ExperienceRepeating Event
Enjoy special access to the magnificent Big Library, a breathtaking space designed by Joseph Hansom, followed by a curated viewing of up to 20 fascinating books and archival treasures. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSummer Singing BunniesRepeating Event
Enjoy our fun filled music class for all under 5s and their grown ups. Sing, dance, shake, rattle and bang along with talented local musician Rachel Purcell. ...
Open Prayer in St. Cuthbert’s ChapelWeekly
St. Cuthbert’s Chapel is now open for silent prayer every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 10am. ...
Tales & CraftRepeating Event
Join us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life! ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWMosaic MakersRepeating Event
Come and have fun with shapes and colours, using glass pieces to make mosaic shapes which you can take away with you at the end. ...
Gardens & Grounds
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWUshaw Classic Car & Bike Show
Ushaw Classic Car Show returns for the second time of 2025 Sunday 30 August, with a day of vintage vehicles, live music & food. ...
Gardens & Grounds
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWInflatable GolfRepeating Event
Join us for a day filled with fun as we’ll be joined by Beamish Park Golf Club with their Inflatable Golf experience. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWTea Dance at UshawRepeating Event
"Come Dancing" with Dianne Ross Dance Academy this Summer at Ushaw in our beautiful Refectory. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWBoundless BooksRepeating Event
Start your weekend early with the monthly Boundless Books club ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWDiscover Big LibraryRepeating Event
Ushaw’s Big Library contains over 50,000 books including unique early manuscripts and rare first editions. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWHandmade Card Making for AdultsWeekly
Get creative and make a beautiful handmade card in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. ...
Exhibition Theatre
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWWallace & Gromit in Concert
Experience a unique family-friendly event at Ushaw Historic House, where the charm and humour of Wallace & Gromit are combined with the rich sound of live brass music performed by Bearpark and Esh Colliery Brass Band. ...
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWUshaw Flower FestivalRepeating Event
At the Ushaw Flower Festival, flower arrangers, flower clubs and florists, have all come together to create a fantastic array of displays. ...
Gardens & Grounds
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWAutumn Specialist Plant and Garden Fair
On Saturday 12 September, Ushaw hosts its first ever Autumn Specialist Plant & Garden Fair, welcoming a carefully curated group of specialist plant nurseries to the grounds. This is a rare opportunity to meet passionate growers, get expert advice, and discover unusual, hard-to-find plants you won’t see on the high street. The fair takes place […] ...
St Cuthbert's Chapel
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSung Vespers (Evening Prayer)Repeating Event
Please join us for Sung Vespers in St. Cuthbert's Chapel. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWDurham Brick ShowRepeating Event
Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at the Durham Brick Show. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSaturday Young StitchersRepeating Event
Saturday Young Stitchers welcomes all abilities to hone their skills with the support of very experienced and skilled members of the 'Take a Stitch 2 Durham' group. ...
St Cuthbert's Chapel
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWUshaw Proms
Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWVolunteer Taster Days at UshawRepeating Event
A taster day, where you can get a feel for our volunteer and community events programme! ...
St Cuthbert's Chapel
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWRemembrance Concert
Set in St Cuthbert's Chapel, the evening features the voices of Ushaw Chapel Choir alongside the evocative sound of Bearpark & Esh Colliery Brass Band. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWLubaina Himid and Rebecca ChesneyDaily
New work by Lubaina Himid and Rebecca Chesney. Some of the pieces will be preparatory and contextual works relating to the planned outdoor art project. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWThe Tapestry of Voices
The Tapestry of Voices is a whirlwind adventure of international dance theatre, live music and story-telling. ...
