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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 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? ...
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
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWSnapshotDaily
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography. ...
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. ...
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 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. Confirmed plant nurseries are: […] ...
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWHeritage Open Days at UshawRepeating Event
We're thrilled to take part in Heritage Open Days, offering free entry to our Historic House, Chapels, Gardens and Exhibitions on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September 2026,. ...
Ushaw Historic House
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWForget Me Notes ChoirRepeating Event
Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle. ...
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 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 7DWSung Vespers (Evening Prayer)Repeating Event
Please join us for Sung Vespers in St. Cuthbert's Chapel. ...
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
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. ...
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! ...
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, 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 7DWAutumn LeavesDaily
Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft. ...
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. ...
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Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DWThe Tapestry of Voices
The Tapestry of Voices is a whirlwind adventure of international dance theatre, live music and story-telling. ...
