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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
21
August, 2026
Friday
Summer Holidays at UshawDaily
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
22
August, 2026
Saturday
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
30
August, 2026
Sunday
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show
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Event Summary:
Ushaw Classic Car Show returns with a day of vintage vehicles, live music & food.
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Event Summary:
Ushaw Classic Car Show returns with a day of vintage vehicles, live music & food.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
04
September, 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
05
September, 2026
Saturday
Wallace & Gromit in Concert
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Event Summary:
In this family-friendly event, the charm and humour of Wallace & Gromit are combined with the rich sound of live brass music.
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Event Summary:
In this family-friendly event, the charm and humour of Wallace & Gromit are combined with the rich sound of live brass music.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
10
September, 2026
Thursday
Ushaw Flower FestivalRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers at Ushaw's Flower Festival.
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Event Summary:
Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers at Ushaw's Flower Festival.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
12
September, 2026
Saturday
Autumn Specialist Plant and Garden Fair
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Event Summary:
We welcome a carefully curated group of specialist plant nurseries to the grounds.
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Event Summary:
We welcome a carefully curated group of specialist plant nurseries to the grounds.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
19
September, 2026
Saturday
Durham Brick ShowRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
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Event Summary:
Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
03
October, 2026
Saturday
Ushaw Proms
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Event Summary:
Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
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Event Summary:
Experience the tradition and grandeur of The Last Night of the Proms in the breathtaking St Cuthbert’s Chapel.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
26
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
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21st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ongoing
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ongoing
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ongoing
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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?
Ongoing
- 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.
Ongoing
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
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Event Summary:
A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
Ongoing
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
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.
Ongoing
- 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 August
22nd
9:00 am
Ushaw Historic House parkrun
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Event Summary:
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
- Event Summary: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
Gardens & Grounds
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
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Event Summary:
A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
Ushaw Historic House
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Treasures of Ushaw: A Library Experience
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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.
- Event Summary: Experiences take place twice a month, featuring a curated viewing of up to 20 remarkable books and archival treasures.
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
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 August
23rd
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
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Event Summary:
A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
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 August
24th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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 - 11:15 am
Summer 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
Events for August
25th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tales & Craft
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Event Summary:
Join us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life!
- Event Summary: Join us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life!
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Tales & Craft
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Event Summary:
Join us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life!
- Event Summary: Join us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life!
Events for August
26th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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 - 11:30 am
Mosaic Makers
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Event Summary:
Have fun with shapes and colours, using glass pieces to make mosaic shapes.
- Event Summary: Have fun with shapes and colours, using glass pieces to make mosaic shapes.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mosaic Makers
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Event Summary:
Have fun with shapes and colours, using glass pieces to make mosaic shapes.
- Event Summary: Have fun with shapes and colours, using glass pieces to make mosaic shapes.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for August
27th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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 August
28th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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
1:30 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 August
29th
9:00 am
Ushaw Historic House parkrun
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Event Summary:
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
- Event Summary: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
Gardens & Grounds
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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 August
30th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show
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Event Summary:
Ushaw Classic Car Show returns with a day of vintage vehicles, live music & food.
- Event Summary: Ushaw Classic Car Show returns with a day of vintage vehicles, live music & food.
Gardens & Grounds
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inflatable Golf
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Event Summary:
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with exciting inflatable golf challenges.
- Event Summary: Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with exciting inflatable golf challenges.
Gardens & Grounds
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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 August
31st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
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 September
1st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
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 - 10:30 pm
Open Prayer in St. Cuthbert’s Chapel
- 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
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Events for September
2nd
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
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.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tea Dance at Ushaw
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a delightful afternoon of music, dancing and companionship at Ushaw!
Events for September
3rd
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.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Forget Me Notes Choir
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
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.
Events for September
4th
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.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boundless Books
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Boundless Books meet the first Friday of every month to share a love for books.
11:30 am - 2:45 pm
Discover Big Library
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Friday Mass
St Cuthbert's Chapel
- Event Summary: At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Handmade Card Making for Adults
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Get creative and make a beautiful handmade card in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
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.
Events for September
5th
9:00 am
Ushaw Historic House parkrun
Gardens & Grounds
- Event Summary: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
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.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Wallace & Gromit in Concert
Exhibition Theatre
- Event Summary: In this family-friendly event, the charm and humour of Wallace & Gromit are combined with the rich sound of live brass music.
Events for September
6th
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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