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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
Discover Big LibraryRepeating Event
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Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
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Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
Ushaw Proms
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Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
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Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
Treasures of Ushaw: A Library ExperienceRepeating Event
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Experiences take place twice a month, featuring a curated viewing of up to 20 remarkable books and archival treasures.
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Experiences take place twice a month, featuring a curated viewing of up to 20 remarkable books and archival treasures.
Autumn LeavesDaily
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Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
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Join us this October Half Term for two days packed with autumn-inspired creativity, colour and craft.
Remembrance Concert
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Join us for a Remembrance Concert at Ushaw Historic House, where music and reflection come together in a powerful tribute.
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Join us for a Remembrance Concert at Ushaw Historic House, where music and reflection come together in a powerful tribute.
Christmas Craft FairRepeating Event
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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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Discover over 50 of the region’s finest crafters and local artisans, showcasing unique creations and offering plenty of inspiration for Christmas gifts.
Christmas Floristry WorkshopsRepeating Event
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Festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia.
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Festive floristry workshops under the guidance of professional florist Sue McGhee from Botanical House of Gardenia.
Christmas Willow WorkshopsRepeating Event
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Get into the festive spirit with two creative willow workshops led by talented artist Jo Bolton of Abundant Earth.
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Get into the festive spirit with two creative willow workshops led by talented artist Jo Bolton of Abundant Earth.
A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey
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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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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
Christmas Concert SeriesRepeating Event
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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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Enjoy uplifting choirs, powerful brass, beautiful orchestral music and much-loved Christmas favourites, all performed in the magnificent St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
The Snowman with Live OrchestraRepeating Event
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Enjoy a live orchestral performance accompanying the beloved animated film, complete with the enchanting song Walking in the Air.
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Enjoy a live orchestral performance accompanying the beloved animated film, complete with the enchanting song Walking in the Air.
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Extinction
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Snapshot
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Forget Me Notes Choir
- Event Summary: Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
House & Chapels Tour
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Events for October
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Extinction
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Snapshot
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Discover Big Library
- Event Summary: Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
Friday Mass
- Event Summary: At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
Singing Bunnies
- Event Summary: Sing, dance, shake, rattle and bang along with talented local musician Rachel Purcell.
House & Chapels Tour
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Events for October
3rd
Extinction
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Snapshot
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
House & Chapels Tour
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Proms
- Event Summary: Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
Events for October
4th
Extinction
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Snapshot
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
House & Chapels Tour
- 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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