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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
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW150 Years of Wedding DressesDaily
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today. ...
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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 7DWForget Me Notes ChoirWeekly
Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle. ...
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. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSinging BunniesWeekly
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. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWDurham Cathedral Young Singers
Join Durham Cathedral Young Singers for a concert of Midsummer Magic! ...
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/ ...
St Cuthbert's Chapel
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWUshaw Chapel Choir: All Seems Beautiful
Join us on Saturday 11 July, as Ushaw Chapel Choir returns to the beautiful St Cuthbert’s Chapel for their annual summer concert. ...
St Cuthbert's Chapel
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSung Vespers (Evening Prayer)Repeating Event
Please join us for Sung Vespers in St. Cuthbert's Chapel. ...
Gardens & Grounds
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWGentle Steps by ThriveWeekly
Joining one of our Gentle Steps to Walking sessions is a great first step to a more active lifestyle. ...
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. ...
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, 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 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. ...
Tales & CraftRepeating Event
Join us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life! ...
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 7DWThe Wedding Walk – 150 Years of Wedding DressesRepeating Event
The wedding dress fashion show is a special, exclusive event to compliment our wedding dress exhibition. ...
St Cuthbert's Chapel
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWNorth East Gospel Choir
The North East Gospel Choir is a non-auditioned community choir of around 60 members. Come along and enjoy Gospel music in the beautiful surroundings of St Cuthbert’s Chapel at 1pm. ...
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, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWWorld Friendship Day at Ushaw
This World Friendship Day, we’re celebrating friendship with fun activities and lots more! ...
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWDinosaur TakeoverDaily
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Ushaw Historic House is taken over by dinosaurs for one unforgettable weekend! ...
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 7DWThe Conversation RoomRepeating Event
Step into Ushaw and join us for The Conversation Room – a new series of inspiring, thought-provoking talks designed to spark curiosity, invite reflection, and ignite meaningful discussion. ...
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. ...
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 7DWAuthor Workshop
Author Lucy Hudson comes to Ushaw for a magical morning of storytelling and creativity. ...
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. ...
Exhibition Theatre
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWAlba Nova
Live music from Spanish guitarist Jonathan Parkin. ...
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWBackpack DecoratingRepeating Event
Join us to decorate your own drawstring backpack (washing machine safe), and let your imagination run wild. ...
Gardens & Grounds
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWRock Choir
On Sunday 16 August, the stunning vocal arrangements of the North East’s biggest choir, Rock Choir take to our Rose Garden. Rock Choir, described as being the UK’s original, and the world’s largest contemporary choir. It holds three Guinness World Records – ‘biggest hit act in the UK’, ‘largest musical act to release an album’ […] ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 […] ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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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. ...
