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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.
Featured Events
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October, 2026
Monday
Autumn LeavesDaily
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Event Summary:
Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
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Event Summary:
Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
06
November, 2026
Friday
Discover Big LibraryRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
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Event Summary:
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
11:30 am - 2:45 pm
07
November, 2026
Saturday
Remembrance Concert
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Event Summary:
Join us for a Remembrance Concert at Ushaw Historic House, where music and reflection come together in a powerful tribute.
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Event Summary:
Join us for a Remembrance Concert at Ushaw Historic House, where music and reflection come together in a powerful tribute.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
13
November, 2026
Friday
Treasures of Ushaw: A Library ExperienceRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Experiences take place twice a month, featuring a curated viewing of up to 20 remarkable books and archival treasures.
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Event Summary:
Experiences take place twice a month, featuring a curated viewing of up to 20 remarkable books and archival treasures.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
14
November, 2026
Saturday
Christmas Craft FairRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Discover over 50 of the region’s finest crafters and local artisans, showcasing unique creations and offering plenty of inspiration for Christmas gifts.
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Event Summary:
Discover over 50 of the region’s finest crafters and local artisans, showcasing unique creations and offering plenty of inspiration for Christmas gifts.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
27
November, 2026
Friday
Christmas Floristry WorkshopsRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia.
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Event Summary:
Festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
06
December, 2026
Sunday
Christmas Willow WorkshopsRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Get into the festive spirit with two creative willow workshops led by talented artist Jo Bolton of Abundant Earth.
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Event Summary:
Get into the festive spirit with two creative willow workshops led by talented artist Jo Bolton of Abundant Earth.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
06
December, 2026
Sunday
A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey
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Event Summary:
This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joey performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol
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Event Summary:
This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joey performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
07
December, 2026
Monday
Christmas Concert SeriesRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
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Event Summary:
Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
12
December, 2026
Saturday
The Snowman with Live OrchestraRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Enjoy a live orchestral performance accompanying the beloved animated film, complete with the enchanting song Walking in the Air.
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Event Summary:
Enjoy a live orchestral performance accompanying the beloved animated film, complete with the enchanting song Walking in the Air.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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22nd
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Forget Me Notes Choir
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Event Summary:
Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
- Event Summary: Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for October
23rd
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Friday Mass
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Event Summary:
At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
- Event Summary: At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
St Cuthbert's Chapel
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Singing Bunnies
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Event Summary:
Sing, dance, shake, rattle and bang along with talented local musician Rachel Purcell.
- Event Summary: Sing, dance, shake, rattle and bang along with talented local musician Rachel Purcell.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for October
24th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for October
25th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for October
26th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Autumn Leaves
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Event Summary:
Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
- Event Summary: Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Events for October
27th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Open Prayer in St. Cuthbert’s Chapel
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Event Summary:
St. Cuthbert’s Chapel is now open for silent prayer every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 10am.
- Event Summary: St. Cuthbert’s Chapel is now open for silent prayer every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 10am.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Autumn Leaves
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Event Summary:
Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
- Event Summary: Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Events for October
28th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for October
29th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Forget Me Notes Choir
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Event Summary:
Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
- Event Summary: Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for October
30th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Feast of the Douai Martyrs
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Event Summary:
On Friday 30 October, please join us at Ushaw for a Mass to mark the Feast of the Douai Martyrs.
- Event Summary: On Friday 30 October, please join us at Ushaw for a Mass to mark the Feast of the Douai Martyrs.
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Friday Mass
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Event Summary:
At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
- Event Summary: At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
St Cuthbert's Chapel
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for October
31st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for November
1st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
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